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Posted Wednesday, July 1, 2009 3:07 p.m.
Faith, fitness and fellowship
Church starts ministry for high school athletes; first of its kind in the country
HUNTERSVILLE — What do basketball, ultimate Frisbee and faith have in common?
For members of the Catholic Athletes for Christ at St. Mark Church in Huntersville, they were all part of their summer kick-off meeting June 10.
Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC) is a national organization founded by Ray McKenna, a Washington, D.C. attorney and sports chaplain, in response to Pope John Paul II's call to evangelize the world of sports and the establishment of the Vatican's office of Church and Sport. click to read (PDF)
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LOCAL NEWS
(CN&H, updated July 1)
Sharing hope and respect
College students spend overnight shift in homeless shelter click to read (PDF)
Power of television
Apostolate uses ads to promote sanctity of life click to read (PDF)
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NATIONAL/OVERSEAS NEWS
(CNS, updated July 1)
'Pauline flame'
Saint stands in clearer focus at end of Pauline year click to read
Listening for God's voice
Pope says Gospel needed for new vocations click to read
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RECENT FEATURES
June 19 issue
To serve Christ the shepherd
Father Benjamin Roberts ordained a priest for the diocese
CHARLOTTE — A smile spread across the face of priesthood candidate Benjamin Roberts as he processed down the aisle at the start of his ordination Mass. That smile remained a permanent fixture throughout the ceremony.
"It was a glorious day,"said Father Roberts, who formally dedicated his life to serving the Lord, the church, and the people of God as he was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Peter J. Jugis at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte June 6.
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June 5 issue
Under Christ's watchful care
Charlotte cemetery opens Catholic section
Third of its kind in the Diocese of Charlotte
Charlotte — Another option for Catholics preferring traditional burial is now available in the Diocese of Charlotte.
Bishop Peter J. Jugis consecrated Holy Redeemer Garden at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte June 1. Members of the Knights of Columbus; Deacon Guy Piche, director of diocesan properties; and parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Charlotte gathered for the event.
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May 29 issue
Focusing on the identity of Christ
High school youths gather for diocesan conference
RIDGECREST — Youths from across the Diocese of Charlotte recently gathered to grow in faith and reflect on the challenges of their baptismal promises at the 32nd annual Diocesan Youth Conference at Ridgecrest Conference Center April 24-26.
The theme, “Born Identity: From Him, Through Him, For Him,” reminded the youths that through baptism they are born into the mission of Christ. The retreat also challenged them to seek and spread the truth to all. click to read (PDF)
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