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Catholic News Herald

Serving Christ and Connecting Catholics in Western North Carolina

100920 AnniversaryJEFFERSON — St. Francis of Assisi parishioners Rick and Diane LaBonte celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 9. Father Cory Catron, pastor, blessed their marriage at the end of Mass.

— Patrick J. Hession, correspondent

GREENSBORO — St. Pius X Parish will host a drive-through food drive and pet blessing from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 3, to benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry’s food pantry. Volunteers will accept donations of food from cars, while maintaining safe distancing measures.

The traffic pattern will go through the church parking lot and cloister, at the corner of Elm Street and Cornwallis Drive.

Bring your pet friend with you in the car and receive a special blessing from Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor.

Most needed food donations include: peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned fruits and vegetables and canned meats.

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