ROME — Charlotte seminarian Deacon Peter Ascik (front row, fifth from left) was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Cardinal Sean O’Malley at Mass Sept. 29 at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Deacon Ascik is the son of Tom and Karen Ascik and is a parishioner of St. Barnabas Church in Arden.
He is expected to be ordained to the priesthood next June with the diocese’s four other deacons, who are studying at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Ohio.
— Photo courtesy of North American College Facebook Page
CHARLOTTE — Four members of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Charlotte Carmelite Group made their promises at Mass Sept. 17 at St. Ann Church.
Three members made their temporary promise and one member, Rita Drew (third from right) made definitive promise. Pictured are: Aida Tamayo (group spokesperson), Brion Blais, Luis Cortes, Father Timothy Reid, Rita Drew, Celeste Richards (formation director), and Karen Devore.
— SueAnn Howell | Catholic News Herald