CHARLOTTE — St. Peter Church held a Jesuit Alumni and Friends gathering Oct. 22 that drew more than 90 people.
Hosted by 22 U.S. Jesuit parishes and 2 international Jesuit parishes, the Mass and reception afterwards were an opportunity for alumni and friends of Jesuit schools to celebrate their common bond. Schools represented included Georgetown University, Fordham University, Creighton University, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola Marymount Los Angeles, Loyola University New Orleans, Xavier University, Boston College, John Carroll University and the College of the Holy Cross.
— Joan Guthrie
SHELBY — St. Mary Help of Christians Church recently sponsored a North Carolina Right to Life booth at the Cleveland County Fair.
The exhibit featured fetal models at various stages of development, along with educational materials about abortion, infanticide and euthanasia.
Pictured are Natalie and Alan Friedl of Huntersville and their daughter Felicity visiting the booth, staffed by St. Mary’s parishioners Lenita Roland (left) and Zuzana Rybnicek (right).
— Giuliana Polinari Riley