SYLVA — Knights of Columbus Council 9722 presented a new processional crucifix to St. Mary’s Mother of God Parish on Jan. 6. The blessing of the crucifix was held before the 9 a.m. Mass.
Pictured are Father Casey Coleman, pastor; Deacon Matthew Newsome; alter servers Nicholas Norgaard and Todd Wenberg; and members of the Knights council and parish.
— Scott Freeman
ARDEN — Are you interested in joining other parishes from western North Carolina to come together, share ideas, encourage one another or just keep up with what is happening with pro-life issues?
Join Jessica Grabowski, Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte’s Respect Life program director, and Mike FitzGerald of C-PLAN to discuss collaborative regional pro-life efforts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. Barnabas Church, located at 109 Crescent Hill Road. For details, email Joanne Gregory, St. Barnabas Parish Respect Life coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..