As the new editor of the Catholic News Herald, I would like to briefly introduce myself to all of you loyal readers.
I am honored to have been chosen for this position. In fact, when I was maybe 7 or 8 years old, I told my mother during religion class (my brother, sister and I were homeschooled) that, “One day, maybe I could be a reporter or editor of the Catholic News Herald. That way I can write stories and serve God.” My mother laughed lovingly but dismissively at the comment, as all good mothers should, redirecting me from daydreaming back to the schoolwork at hand.
My parents encouraged me to read and write, shaping what would become my career as a fiction writer and poet, and now as editor of the Catholic News Herald.
First and foremost, I am husband to my beautiful wife Amanda and father to our 3-year-old son Leo. I received all of my first sacraments at Good Shepherd Mission in King, where I grew up, and I was confirmed by Bishop Peter Jugis. That parish is still very dear to my heart.
When I was in elementary school, I became pen pals with then Bishop William Curlin. Several times a month I would update the bishop on my schoolwork, drum lessons and altar server training, all the while asking questions about his life and missionary work with Mother Teresa. The bishop wrote back to every letter I sent, and we continued our correspondence until his retirement.
My wife and I were married in 2018 at Our Lady of Grace Church in Greensboro by Father Christian Cook. Before joining the Catholic News Herald, I taught literature and writing at St. Leo the Great School in Winston-Salem.
I attended Ave Maria University in Florida and Salem College in Winston-Salem, and have a degree in literature and creative writing. I have more than 10 years of experience as a journalist, editor and professional author.
The mission of the Catholic News Herald, and now my mission, is: “Serving Christ and connecting Catholics in western North Carolina.” I hope to serve the people of this diverse diocese well, and I promise I will work hard to do just that. Prayer has been at the root of my life and will continue to be at the root of this publication.
I know you are devoted to our Church and to the communities you serve. I hope to serve you well in this new calling of mine, and all of us at the Catholic News Herald ask for your prayers. May Our Lord bless you all and keep you forever in His grace.
If you ever have questions or comments, please feel free to reach out: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 704-808-4528.
— Spencer K. M. Brown