MOUNT HOLLY — Queen of Apostles parishioners and visitors traveled to Old St. Joseph Church in Mount Holly to celebrate the feast of St. Joseph on March 19.
Queen of Apostles’ pastor, Father Frank Cancro, offered the annual Mass in the historic church, assisted by Deacon John Panzica.
In his homily, Father Cancro noted St. Joseph’s faithfulness and his trust in following God. He encouraged attendees to model St. Joseph and to embrace God’s plan with trust.
St. Joseph Church is the oldest standing Catholic church in North Carolina and is maintained by Queen of Apostles Parish in Belmont.
— Photos by Mike FitzGerald, correspondent
CHARLOTTE — St. Gabriel Church commemorated the 25th anniversary of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the parish with Mass celebrated March 10 by Bishop Peter Jugis.
All are invited to come anytime and spend time in the loving, merciful presence of our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament at St. Gabriel’s Perpetual Adoration Chapel, located in the main church building at 3016 Providence Road in Charlotte.
The chapel can be accessed through the far left-hand doors of the church courtyard. To become a regular Adorer, contact Estelle Wisneski at 704-364-9568 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
— Father Frank O’Rourke, pastor