GREENSBORO — Charismatic Catholics gathered June 14-16 at Our Lady of Grace Church for a “Life in the Spirit” seminar sponsored by BLD Charlotte, with Father Marcel Amadi as retreat master and assisted by Deacon Serge Bernatchez. It was a glorious weekend, a unity of nations in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, organizers said.
BLD stands for “Bukas Loob Sa Diyos” (“Open In Spirit to God”). The BLD Community is a Catholic Covenant charismatic community and a private association of the faithful in the Church. The
BLD Community started in 1985 in Manila, Philippines, the center of its international organization.
— Bert and Lith Golamco
CHARLOTTE — The Diocese of Charlotte’s annual Anniversary Mass for couples celebrating 25 and 50 years of marriage will be offered at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at St. Patrick Cathedral. Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv., will be the celebrant.
A reception will be held after the Mass, sponsored by the diocese’s Family Life Office. Couples who are celebrating their 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries in 2024 will receive a special certificate commemorating their anniversary.
To receive a certificate, please sign up online at www.charlottediocese.org