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091517 lenior confirmLENOIR — Sixteen young people received the sacrament of confirmation from Bishop Peter Jugis at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Lenoir during Mass Aug. 23. Father Stephen Hoyt, pastor, concelebrated the Mass, and Deacon Stephen Pickett assisted. Confirmed were: Brandon Rivera, Daniela Arroyo, Dara Rodriguez, Diego Aguilar, Flor Contreras, Greta Waitz, Jennifer Soto, Johnathan Reyes, Karim Aguilar, Katie Walker, Lorena Ibarra, Luz-Maria Hernandez, Maria Vazquez, Mia Avila, Nathaly Lopez and Ronaldo Wilson.

— Giuliana Polinari Riley | Catholic News Herald

 

ASHEBORO — Sixty young people from St. Joseph Church received the sacrament of confirmation from Bishop Peter Jugis during Mass Aug. 21.

— Photo provided by St. Joseph Church

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091517 4th degreeASHEBORO — St. Joseph Church’s Knights of Columbus Council 10891’s Fourth Degree Sir Knights participated in the parish’s confirmation Mass Aug. 21 celebrated by Bishop Peter Jugis.

Fourteen Knights completed their Fourth Degree over the past two years and recently purchased their ceremonial regalia. They received their training from Paul Spire, state marshal, in preparation for this duty. Twelve of the 14 were participants for their first Fourth Degree Honor Guard since they became Sir Knights.

Pictured are: (from left, front row) Jason Kroeger, Victor Alvarenga, Filimon Guttierrez, David Martinez, Chuck Lyon (Commander and Grand Knight), Ruben Martinez, Cecil Piansay, Franklin Lara and Gerardo Baron; and (back row) Alejandro Garcia, Domingo Garcia and Roberto Perez.

— Stephen Gage