CHARLOTTE — With the country awaiting the U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming decision reexamining the constitutionality of abortion, people attended the Vigil of the Two Hearts pro-life devotion May 6 at St. Patrick Cathedral to pray for an end to abortion.
Father Ernest Nebangongnjoh, parochial vicar, offered the monthly Mass for the end of abortion and after Mass exposed the Blessed Sacrament for Nocturnal Adoration.
Additionally, Deacon John Kopfle from St. Vincent de Paul Church in Charlotte offered a Holy Hour of Reparation for the end of abortion.
The Vigil of the Two Hearts is offered each first Friday evening, continuing in Nocturnal Adoration through first Saturday morning at the cathedral to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary devotions, all while praying for the end of abortion, strength for families, and for the country’s conversion back to God.
The event is organized by the Carolina Pro-Life Action Network of Charlotte (C-PLAN). For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go online to www.prolifecharlotte.org/two-hearts.
— Mike FitzGerald, correspondent
MCFARLAND — Caleb Michael Laney, a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Monroe, earned his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony May 1 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
His pastor, Father Benjamin Roberts (left), attended the ceremony. Also in attendance was Laney's uncle, Father Shawn O'Neal (right), pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Brevard.
Laney is the son of Mike and Laura Laney.
He has also been selected to represent the Diocese of Charlotte at the St. George Trek Philmont Scout Adventure this summer at the Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
Laney also received the St. Timothy Award from the diocesan Office of Youth Ministry last year.
— Photo provided by Father Benjamin Roberts