Sunday, May 19, 2013

rss-feed-usepinterest-button twitter

 

Viewpoints

Knights of the Holy Sepulchre Order honors two during 'Scroll Mass'

Print Email

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 March 2012 10:25 02 September 2011

Share on Thumblr

090211-scroll-massCHARLOTTE — The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem invested a new lady and promoted in rank another lady during a special Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte Aug. 21.

Alice Cella was promoted to the grade of lady commander with star, the third grade for women in the order. Gail Buckley, founder of Catholic Scripture Study International, was invested as a lady, the first grade for women in the order.

During what's informally called the "Scroll Mass," Bishop Peter J. Jugis, on behalf of the Holy See, presented scrolls to each.

Founded during the Crusades to protect the sacred places of Jerusalem, the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre fraternal order has about 18,000 men and women members worldwide and is under papal protection. Its modern mission is to sustain the religious and humanitarian efforts of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land; and to propagate the faith in the Holy Land and the rights of the Catholic Church there.

Pictured above: Gail Buckley (left) and Alice Cella leave Mass at St. Patrick Cathedral Aug. 21.

— Patricia L. Guilfoyle

  • Father Shawn O'Neal: In this debate, remember Church teaching on human rights Father Shawn O'Neal: In this debate, remember Church teaching on human rights
    As a means to develop a comprehensive plan to reform our nation's current immigration system, a group of senators has introduced legislation formally called the "Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013."...
  • Father Matthew Buettner: Radical Christianity Father Matthew Buettner: Radical Christianity
    Recently, the Boston Marathon came to an abrupt end when two bombs exploded near the finish line. Three young people died in the explosion, including an 8-year-old boy who received his first Holy Communion just 11 months ago. Along with these...
  • The Poor Clares: Joy and sacrifice The Poor Clares: Joy and sacrifice
    St. Paul was a man passionate with zeal and consumed by love for God and desire for the salvation of souls. His actions and words were geared toward one purpose: the claiming of souls from the dominion of the devil, and the deceit used by him...
  • Brian Williams:The honest 411 on Vatican II Brian Williams:The honest 411 on Vatican II
    I recently had the opportunity to take a class about the Second Vatican Council offered through a diocesan adult education program. While much was covered within a relatively short span of four classes, one subject occupied much of our time...
  • William L. Esser IV: Love and 'gay marriage' William L. Esser IV: Love and 'gay marriage'
    It's always best to get your disclaimer on the table early, so here is mine: I'm a lawyer, I love my Catholic faith, and I love my country. So it should come as no surprise that I have been following the recent "gay marriage" cases before the...
  • Peggy Bowes: Be the stranger Peggy Bowes: Be the stranger
    "I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." — Blanche DeBois, "A Streetcar Named Desire" I was quietly praying the rosary, holding a "Pray to Stop Abortion" sign outside Planned Parenthood in Winston-Salem, when a delivery truck...
  • Deacon James Toner: On Christian Realism Deacon James Toner: On Christian Realism
    We Catholics often find ourselves trying to chart a wise and balanced course between justice and mercy, between solemnity and a touch of appropriate humor, between the classical and the contemporary. So it is with the law of love and the fact...
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20

LETTERS FROM OUR READERS

  • Warrior saints are found throughout history
    Regarding the April 26 letter criticizing St. Nicholas of Flue, I am disgusted that an American would insinuate that a soldier who distinguishes himself or herself in combat is not following...
  • Who would be worthy?
    In a letter in the April 26 Catholic News Herald, St. Nicholas of Flue was referred to as someone who "did not follow those teachings" of Christ because he defended the faith with his sword and...
  • St. Peregrine is a model to follow
    I greatly admire the saints. The stories of youthful saints speak powerfully to me and never fail to captivate me; since I am 15, I can relate particularly to them. When I read the article about...
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12

FROM THE PASTORS

Read and listen to homilies posted regularly by pastors at  parishes within the Diocese of Charlotte: