CHARLOTTE — Bishop Michael Martin invites everyone to attend the Diocese of Charlotte Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 15 – a special liturgy in which the oils used for sacraments are blessed and the priests of the diocese renew their promises.
This year the annual Mass will be offered at St. Mark Church instead of St. Patrick Cathedral to enable more people to attend – especially students, families and people preparing to enter the Church at Easter.
The holy oils blessed during the Chrism Mass are used in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick and ordination of priests, as well as the consecration of churches and altars. The Mass also brings together hundreds of priests from 93 parishes across western North Carolina to renew their priestly promises to the Church and the bishop in the days leading up to Easter.
The Mass will start at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Church, located at 14740 Stumptown Road in Huntersville.
Watch the livestream of the Mass here.
— Catholic News Herald
CHARLOTTE — An upcoming conference at St. Peter Church in Uptown Charlotte will explore the link between faith and caring for God’s creation while also sharing scientific perspectives on climate change.
“Bridging Faith and Science: Spiritual Insights and Climate Change Conversations” will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. Speakers will include Kathleen Biggins of C-Change Conversations, based in Princeton, New Jersey, and eco-theologian Dr. Catherine Wright, who will share insights on putting spirituality into action through engaging in conversations about our climate.
The event follows initiatives discussed at the Creation Care Conference, “Walking With the Spirit in the World,” which was held Feb. 8 in Belmont. Dr. Wright was also one of the speakers at that event, along with Bishop Michael Martin.
The event is sponsored by St. Peter’s Care for Creation Ministry.
To register, visit forms.gle/WGrkB8t3eQTiocGc6
Parking is free next door at The Green parking garage with a pass attendees can get at the event.
— Christina L. Knauss