HACKENSACK, N.J. — Capuchin Brother Luis Vallhonrat, the son of Flor and the late Manuel Villhonrat, made his first profession of vows July 27 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Hackensack, N.J. Born in Queens, N.Y., he was raised In Charlotte and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church before entering the Capuchins in 2016.
His mother attends St. Gabriel Church in Charlotte. Pictured, he pronounces his vows and is received by the order’s provincial, Father Remo DiSalvatore.
— Capuchin Franciscan Father Martin Schratz
CHARLOTTE — Priests of the Diocese of Charlotte gathered July 29-Aug. 2 for their annual convocation, which serves as a combination retreat and continuing education workshop on topics that are important to their priestly ministry.
The three-day event featured Dr. Edward Sri, a professor at the Augustine Institute and the vice president of formation for the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), who gave a presentation on “Matthew’s Gospel: the Kingdom, Evangelization, and Making Missionary Disciples.”
— Catholic News Herald