From Catholic World News
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| The Cathedral of St. Patrick, Diocese of Charlotte |
The cathedral church of the Diocese of Charlotte is hosting a
continuous Eucharistic vigil for liberty during the Democratic National
Convention, which will take place in Charlotte from September 3-6.
“This time of adoration and prayer will focus on petitions for our
country, our leaders, and ourselves in atonement for our sins and for
the future of our nation,” according to an event announcement. “Among
these petitions are the right to live, unthreatened by government
mandate, from natural conception to natural death, and for the freedom
of conscience and the unhindered worship of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
“We will also ask our Lord for an increase in holy vocations to the
priesthood and the consecrated life within the Diocese of Charlotte and
the wider world.”
In 2004, Bishop Peter Jugis decreed that Catholic politicians who
supported abortion would not be permitted to receive Holy Communion in
the diocese.
“By supporting pro-abortion legislation they participate in manifest
grave sin, a condition which excludes them from admission to Holy
Communion as long as they persist in the pro-abortion stance (cf. Canon
915),” he and two other bishops stated.
“We declare that Catholics serving in public life espousing positions
contrary to the teaching of the Church on the sanctity and inviolability
of human life, especially those running for or elected to public
office, are not to be admitted to Holy Communion in any Catholic church
within our jurisdictions,” they continued.
“Only after reconciliation with the Church has occurred, with the
knowledge and consent of the local bishop, and public disavowal of
former support for procured abortion, will the individual be permitted
to approach the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.”
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