CHARLOTTE — More than 50 healthcare workers and their spouses attended the Catholic Health Professionals of Charlotte winter dinner presentation at St. Patrick Cathedral Feb. 7, where they heard a presentation by Dr. David Williams, Belmont Abbey College professor and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, who spoke about applying the Church’s social teachings to healthcare ethics.
The presentation was designed as a lead-in for the “Converging Roads” healthcare conference coming up May 9.
Catholic Health Professionals is open to all Catholic healthcare workers in the region.
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— Mike FitzGerald, correspondent
CHARLOTTE — Young adults attended a talk hosted by Juventutem Charlotte at St. Ann Parish Feb. 5 on the topic of the Eastern Catholic Churches and Divine Liturgy.
Father Joseph Matlak, from St. Basil Byzantine Catholic Church in Charlotte, gave a presentation on the history and distinctions of the Eastern Churches, the Byzantine Divine Liturgy and its connection to the Latin Rite Masses, particularly the Extraordinary Form (Latin) Mass.
Juventutem Charlotte is open to all Catholics aged 18-35 and is centered around the traditions and charism of the Extraordinary Form Mass. To learn more, email Angela Kessler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
— Mike FitzGerald, correspondent