"Still Sowing the Seeds of Faith" The annual diocesan Priests' Retirement & Benefits Collection, this year themed "Sill Sowing the Seeds of Faith," will be taken up in churches Sept. 6-7. At right, Father Edward Sheridan, a retired priest of the diocese, is seen with friends at his property in Hickory. The photograph appears on the campaign poster.
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Bishop Jugis blesses Catholic portion of cemetery Bishop Peter J. Jugis blessed the Garden of St. Matthew, a new exclusive Catholic section designed and developed at Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews Aug. 12.
Growing in faith and tradition Bishop Peter J. Jugis dedicated the renovated and expanded parish hall at St. Joseph Church in Charlotte July 27. The parish hall was dedicated in memory of the 117 Vietnamese martyrs declared as saints by Pope John Paul II in June 1988.
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N.C. bishops launch Catholic Voice NC Bishop Peter J. Jugis of Charlotte and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh have created an organization to give the state’s Catholics a greater voice in the political process. The bishops made the announcement during a press conference in front of the StateLegislativeBuilding in Raleigh July 2.
Pastoral Assignments (July 2008) Bishop Peter J. Jugis announces pastoral assignments for the Diocese of Charlotte. click to read
Faithful Citizenship The U.S. bishops' recent document, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship," outlines for voters in 2008 seven key themes to consider when making responsible political choices. For the document, and a wide range of educational and other resources on "Faithful Citizenship," visit www.faithfulcitizenship.org.
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