CANDLER — Father Dean Cesa’s retirement and 13 years of service to St. Joan Of Arc Parish in Candler were celebrated during weekend Masses Aug. 8-9 and with a reception in the fellowship hall.
Father Cesa served the parish since 2013 and saw growth in many areas of service to the parish and community. Pictured with Father Cesa are members of the St. Joan of Arc chapter of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, who provided brunch items.
He was presented with a lap quilt made by the Quilting Ministry. An embroidered label thanked him for his unwavering support of the ministry that has served both the parish and the community since 2021.
— Catholic News Herald. Photos provided
Our Lady of Consolation pastor Father Marcel Amadi and Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, Maryland, honor parishioner Sergio Miranda. DENVER, Colorado — Sergio Miranda, a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Charlotte, recently received two awards for outstanding leadership during his tenure as State Deputy of North Carolina at the Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus.
Miranda received a Pinnacle award for driving excellence in membership growth – reaching 132% of his growth goals – and was honored as a past state deputy.
The 144th convention was held at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver.