FOREST CITY — Noted speaker and apologist Jesse Romero spoke at Immaculate Conception Church Dec. 9.
Romero is a full-time bilingual Catholic lay evangelist, writer and radio host who speaks on Catholic evangelization, apologetics, marriage and family, male spirituality, spiritual warfare, culture wars, teens and chastity.
His motto is “Love God, save souls, slay error!” In his two talks, Romero emphasized the fact that the Catholic Church is the only true church instituted by Jesus Christ.
The attentive audience showed appreciation for his dynamic presentation with frequent applause, and many people purchased Romero’s books which were available for sale after the presentations.
— Giuliana Polinari Riley
STATESVILLE — The Ladies Guild of St. Philip the Apostle Church recently presented on behalf of the parish $2,500 checks to each of the following: Jonathan Nicastro of Third Creek Elementary School, Michele Knapp of Fifth Street Ministries, Joy Morrison of Iredell Christian Ministries, and Kristine Wiles and Daryl McMillan of Yokefellow of Statesville.
The donations were to be used to provide food for those in need.
— Connie Ries