CHARLOTTE — The following priest assignments have been recently announced by Bishop Peter Jugis:
- Father Bernard Oleru, of the Missionaries of St. Paul of Nigeria, has been assigned as parochial vicar at St. Therese Church in Mooresville,
Olerueffective Feb. 26. The Nigerian native comes from a family of nine and was ordained a Catholic priest for the missions in 2007.
- Conventual Franciscan Father Daniel Pal has been assigned as parochial vicar at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Winston-Salem, effective Feb. 8. Father Pal is a native of Romania who professed solemn vows as a Franciscan in 1999 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2000. He served at parishes in Romania and Spain before moving to the United States to serve in parishes in Massachusetts and Florida. Prior to coming to Our Lady of Mercy Parish, he served at Holy Cross Parish in Durham.
- Father Sabastian Umouyo, of the Missionaries of St. Paul of Nigeria, has been assigned as pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Lexington, effective March 1. He succeeds Father Ambrose Akinwande, MSP.Pal
— Catholic News Herald
CHARLOTTE — A pro-life group based out of the Diocese of Biloxi, Miss., has contracted to place a pro-life billboard on Interstate 77 North near Exit 7.
The billboard is located on the right side of the highway, half a mile before the exit.
The billboard is also being displayed in strategic locations near abortion clinics in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Texas, South Carolina and Georgia.
“At this time, we have raised 23 billboards resulting in 7,813,644 total weekly impressions (views),” said Karen Rhodes, president of Diocese of Biloxi Pro Life. “Our mission is to change the minds of women on their way to abortion clinics and with the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, we pray to help them choose life.”
To learn more or donate funds, go to their Facebook page, St. James Pro Life Billboard, or email Rhodes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
— SueAnn Howell, senior reporter