HUNTERSVILLE — The Rev. Monsignor Joseph Kerin Knights of Columbus Council 12654 announces the winner of its annual essay contest is Kiera Whittemore, a senior at Christ the King High School.
The subject of this year’s essay was: “How does your family keep its Catholic faith in action?”
Whittemore received an award of $300 from the council. In addition to the prize, another $300 was donated to fund a stained glass window at St. Mark Church in her name.
— Joe Dougherty
BLACK MOUNTAIN — The 42nd annual Diocesan Youth Conference will be held at the Blue Ridge Assembly April 26-28.
The theme is “Darkness Enlighten,” based on John’s Gospel, chapter 1, verse 5: “the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
Registration is open online at https://charlottediocese.org/ev/youth/events/diocesan-youth-conference.
For more information, contact Paul Kotlowski at 828-228-1692 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..