RUTHERFORDTON — The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Peace held the clothing ceremony for their postulant, Jennifer Walker, Sept. 29.
She received the habit of the community and a new name: Sister M. Regina. She is pictured (center) with Sister Gertrude Gillette (right) and Sister Scholastica Auguste (left).
The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Peace, based in Rutherfordton, strive to live a communal life guided by the Rule of St. Benedict with an apostolic outreach.
— Giuliana Polinari Riley, correspondent
MOORESVILLE — Archbishop George Antonysamy of the Archdiocese of Madras and Mylapore, India, visited St. Therese Church in Mooresville Sept. 29-30 for a mission appeal.
Archbishop Antonysamy, a Doctor of Canon Law, served for many years in the Diplomatic Services of the Holy See.
He was appointed as the chargé d’affaires of the Vatican embassy in Jordan by Pope John Paul II in 2002.
He also served as the apostolic nuncio to Gambia, Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. He is pictured with Father Mark Lawlor, pastor, and Deacon Joe Santen.