September 3, 2004
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Established Jan. 12, 1972 by Pope Paul VI SEPTEMBER 3, 2004
American nurse sees other side of Abu Ghraib prison Time in Iraq shows hope, compassion on both sides of war
Serving Catholics in Western North Carolina in the Diocese of Charlotte
Divino Redentor provides spiritual, cultural homecoming for Mexican immigrants by
KAREN A. EVANS staff writer
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — While world headlines have blared the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. guards at the Abu Ghraib See NURSE, page 17
See DEDICATION, page 12
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of war wounds.
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Home away from home BOONVILLE — A late afternoon rain shower soaked the new church just minutes before its dedication, but the rain clouds soon parted, revealing a rainbow in the distant sky. Following two decades of Masses celebrated in a former hardware store and a former restaurant, and 18 months after the church’s completion, Divino Redentor Church was
by MONTE MACE catholic news service
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Santore’s shoes
Photo by Karen A. Evans
Bishop Peter J. Jugis celebrates the dedication Mass for Divino Redentor Church, the only Catholic church in Yadkin County, Aug. 28.
Back to School
Students return to new, expanded Catholic schools by
KEVIN E. MURRAY editor
Courtesy photo by Debbie Santore
Kelly Santore and a young parishioner of Our Lady of the Americas Church show off a new pair of athletic shoes July 29. Santore collected 142 pairs of new shoes for the members of the Biscoe church. For story see page 7
CHARLOTTE — For students across the Diocese of Charlotte, it’s that time of year again. More than 7,000 students donned uniforms and backpacks for the start of an-
other year at the 18 diocesan Catholic schools by Aug. 16. “As I visit the schools, I realize more and more the importance of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Charlotte,” said Linda Cherry, superinSee SCHOOLS, page 8
Courtesy Photo
Students retur n to Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in Kernersville.
Setting faith ablaze
Summer’s over
Labors of faith
Catholics explore faith at conferences
More back-to-school coverage from around the diocese
Scout earns award for work at bishop emeritus’ house
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