MOUNT HOLLY — Queen of Apostles parishioners and visitors traveled to Old St. Joseph Church in Mount Holly to celebrate the feast of St. Joseph on March 19.
Queen of Apostles’ pastor, Father Frank Cancro, offered the annual Mass in the historic church, assisted by Deacon John Panzica.
In his homily, Father Cancro noted St. Joseph’s faithfulness and his trust in following God. He encouraged attendees to model St. Joseph and to embrace God’s plan with trust.
St. Joseph Church is the oldest standing Catholic church in North Carolina and is maintained by Queen of Apostles Parish in Belmont.
— Photos by Mike FitzGerald, correspondent
