CHARLOTTE — The 51th Conference of IACAC (International Association of Civil Aviation Chaplains) will take place at the Omni Hotel in Charlotte, NC Sept. 4-8.
This important annual meeting brings together chaplains of different faiths from all over the world. It is centered on the sharing of experiences and the strengthening of inter-religious relationships.
Chaplains from five of the 10 largest airports in the United States and chaplains from nine other countries will attend.
The conference is being organized by the chaplains of Charlotte Douglas International Airport with the support of sponsors including: Challenge for Living Ministries, American Airlines and the Diocese of Charlotte.
The theme for the conference is ”Caring for the Airport Chaplain.”
During the four-day gathering the chaplains will attend conferences, roundtable discussions workshops, and visit places of prayer such as the Billy Graham Library and St. Peter Catholic Church.
The chaplains will also tour the rapidly growing facilities of the Charlotte airport – the fifth busiest airport in the nation – where they will learn about the social outreach efforts of the 24 chaplains who serve in ministry at the airport.
Airport chaplains “loiter with intent” as they provide spiritual and emotional support to the traveling public and to the thousands of people who work in airports around the world.
For details about attending the conference or learning more about the airport chaplaincy program, contact Deacon George Szalony, airport chaplaincy director, at 704-816-9554.
— Catholic News Herald
BELMONT — Mercy Sister Paulette Williams (left) and Sister Brigid McCarthy recently celebrated their 50th anniversary of profession.
They renewed their vows at St. Gabriel Church in Charlotte, where Father Frank Cancro, pastor of Queen of the Apostles Church in Belmont, gave the homily, and the Queen of the Apostles Parish choir sang.
A luncheon followed in the school cafeteria.
— Beth Rogers Thompson