Feb. 8, the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, has been designated by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the International Union of Superiors General as an annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking.
Go online to www.usccb.org/about/anti-trafficking-program/index.cfm for information and resources to raise awareness and educate yourself and others on human trafficking. On this page there is a link to the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking information page.
— Joseph Purello
CHARLOTTE — The next Vigil of the Two Hearts will be held at St. Patrick Cathedral beginning Friday evening, Jan. 5.
This new devotion honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary and its mission is to spiritually strengthen families, offer penance and pray for our nation’s conversion
Devotion begins with the 8 p.m. First Friday Mass on Jan. 5, is followed by nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration, and concludes with the 8 a.m. First Saturday Mass on Jan. 6.
All families and parishes across Charlotte are invited to adopt an hour in prayer. Go to www.prolifecharlotte.org/two-hearts to sign-up for an hour of Adoration.