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Catholic News Herald

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CHARLOTTE — Repairs and improvements to the lighting system at St. Patrick Cathedral are under way this month.

The cathedral will be closed on weekdays, and daily Masses have been moved to the Family Life Center.

Weekday confessions, Eucharistic Adoration and all other daily activities have also been moved to the Family Life Center.

Weekend Masses will not be affected. The lighting project is being funded by the “Forward in Faith, Hope, and Love” campaign.

0315129 St Marys celebrates black historyGREENSBORO — St. Mary’s Parish celebrated Black History Month Feb. 24 with Mass offered by Vincentian Father Thomas Sendlein and a special program featuring Sister Roberta Fulton (pictured), professed with the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur for more than 50 years.

Past president of the National Black Sisters Conference, she has devoted her ministry to evangelism and education. Her powerful message to parishioners focused on preserving black history.

The celebration also featured the parish’s Igbo Choir and a traditional potluck meal arranged by parishioners.
— Ann Graves