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Catholic News Herald

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111524 Catholic Heritage Society 2CHARLOTTE — Bishop Michael Martin celebrated Mass and joined members of the Catholic Heritage Society for dinner at St. Patrick Cathedral on Oct. 20.

The Catholic Heritage Society is the Diocese of Charlotte’s way of recognizing parishioners who have alerted the diocese of their intent to leave a bequest to their parish, Catholic school, Catholic agency, the diocese or the diocesan foundation. Membership also includes those who have established an endowment with the foundation. The society now has more than 1,700 members.

For more information about the Catholic Heritage Society, bequests or endowments, contact Gina Rhodes, director of Planned Giving, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 704-370-3364.

— Photo provided by Stephen Dey Signature Portraits

110124 Deacon RetreatHICKORY — Bishop Michael Martin celebrated Mass Oct. 12 for the Diocese of Charlotte’s permanent deacons during their annual retreat at the Catholic Conference Center.

Deacons are ordained ministers who are called to a life of service.

— Travis Burton

 

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