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
BELMONT — Ever wondered how rights and freedoms shape our society?
Belmont Abbey College is offering a free online video course, “Rights and Freedoms,” designed to explain these crucial concepts.
This course offers an enriching educational experience tailored to foster informed citizenship. Beginning with the Bill of Rights’ historical significance and the balance between freedom of speech and religion, the course dives into thought-provoking topics such as the philosophical implications of how rights are discussed, the true essence of freedom, and the vital role of congressional committees in preserving liberty.
The videos feature political experts and scholars including: Nina Shea, senior fellow and director of the Center for Religious Freedom at the Hudson Institute and former member of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom; Robert Smith, president of the Thomas More Society of America and deputy chief counsel of the U.S. Senate’s Oversight Committee for Commerce, Science and Transportation; and Dr. Tom Varacalli, assistant professor at Belmont Abbey College.
Register online at www.resources.bac.edu/rights.