Tag: The Catholic News and Herald
Interview with Fr. Neilson, OSB
Father Kieran Neilson, OSB Belmont Abbey Monastery, Belmont Place of Birth & Home Parish – Born in Charlotte, attended St. Peter Church until 1939; St. Patrick Cathedral after that during childhood High School – O’Donoghue High School, Charlotte College/University – Belmont Abbey College, Catholic University Seminary – Belmont Abbey Seminary Date of Ordination – May… Read More ›
Belmont Abbey College hosts Lenten Day of Reflection
Kathy Schmugge, The Catholic News & Herald: BELMONT — Only a few days after Lent began, 120 people enlivened their spiritual journeys at a Lenten Day of Reflection sponsored by the Envoy Institute of Belmont Abbey College Feb. 20. Days of reflection have been a tradition at Belmont Abbey, but recently, the event has attracted… Read More ›
‘Crusaders’ lead the way for Catholic higher education in the Carolinas
Sueann Howell, The Catholic News and Herald BELMONT – Long before there were cars, televisions, cell phones or laptops, there were Benedictine monks here – praying, working and providing a Catholic higher education in the Benedictine tradition. Belmont Abbey College, with more than 1,630 students, is the only Catholic college in the Carolinas, and school… Read More ›
Belmont Abbey College rejects discrimination claims by EEOC
Catholic college stands by church teaching BELMONT — Belmont Abbey College has rejected a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission determination that it discriminated against women and retaliated against faculty members while filed an employment discrimination charge. In a statement released Aug. 10, college officials refuted the claim that the college discriminated based on gender in… Read More ›
Youths, young adults gather for Lenten prayer, reflection at Belmont Abbey
Charlotte, N.C., Apr 9, 2009 (The Catholic News and Herald) “We are all on a pilgrimage during the Lenten season,” said Bishop Peter J. Jugis. This is a “time for interior renewal and turning away from sin, a time to embrace Jesus,” said the bishop to young Catholics from across the Diocese of Charlotte. Bishop… Read More ›
In Search of Truth
Man’s quest for meaning leads to monastic life CHARLOTTE, NC, March 20, 2009 (The Catholic News and Herald) – Rodney Odom’s journey to Catholicism began in the main library of Philadelphia about seven years ago. He was Christian by birth, but had abandoned religion. Then, a general interest in spiritualism ignited his quest. “In my… Read More ›