CHARLOTTE — The next Vigil of the Two Hearts will be held at St. Patrick Cathedral beginning Friday evening, Jan. 5.
This new devotion honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary and its mission is to spiritually strengthen families, offer penance and pray for our nation’s conversion
Devotion begins with the 8 p.m. First Friday Mass on Jan. 5, is followed by nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration, and concludes with the 8 a.m. First Saturday Mass on Jan. 6.
All families and parishes across Charlotte are invited to adopt an hour in prayer. Go to www.prolifecharlotte.org/two-hearts to sign-up for an hour of Adoration.
CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating recent collection box thefts from three parishes in the diocese.
At St. Matthew Church and St. John Neumann, both in Charlotte, and St. Mark Church in Huntersville, someone stole the wooden collection boxes off the wall. Video surveillance footage at St. Matthew Church shows a woman prying the box off the wall and stashing it under a pew before putting it in a large box and carrying out. These collection boxes weigh more than 10 pounds and cost about $400 each.
Detectives believe the same person or persons may be involved in these thefts. No arrests had been made as of Dec. 21.
Video and photos of a suspect were released and anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
— Catholic News Herald