Father Stephen Imbarrato Speaks about Personhood at the March for Life Wilmington

Father Stephen Imbarrato has been active in pro-life ministry for many years. While attending Holy Apostles Seminary, Father helped start a crisis pregnancy center across the street from an abortion business. He explains, “…being across from the abortion mill showed me how important it is to have ministries of life directly across from the gates of death.” Ordained in May of 2005 for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Father Stephen learned of a small adoration chapel located directly across from a Planned Parenthood facility in Albuquerque. Using the chapel as a focal point and prompted by the Holy Spirit to rejuvenate Project Life–which was dedicated to prayer vigils and sidewalk counseling in front of Planned Parenthood.

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2022 Golf Tournament a Success!

Chairperson Dave Commyn thanked all for participation in the tournament, whether sponsor collection, volunteering, or by playing. There was 188 golfers (a sellout), the final amount raised was $23,000. Nine hundred dollars has already been given to the Christian Recovery Center (the yield from the putting contest. New chairpersons for the 2023 tournament will be Kirk Kloeppel and John Lawrence,

The Truth about Abortion and Women's Health

The USCCB has promulgated a new, one-page resource, “The Truth About Abortion and Women’s Health”,  dispelling the many myths currently circulating which claim abortion restrictions will limit women’s access to healthcare.  They hope this resource will help you to combat these lies about pro-life legislation during Respect Life Month and a heated election cycle.

Council Awards 2022 Scholarships

Our Council is proud to announce that it has awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to South Brunswick High School seniors, and for the first time, a former SBHS student pursuing graduate studies.. The deserving recipients were Kathleen Callahan, Ford Disbrow, Christian Haagblom, Noah Harrell, Grace Helwig, Lexi Jones, Christina Mahon and Emma Stone. (see photo in slide show). The presentations to the seniors was made by Director Rob Kirwan at the SBHS Awards Night on May 17, 2022.

Assembly Awards 2022 Scholarships

Our Council’s Fourth Degree Assembly is proud to announce that it has awarded two $1,000 scholarships to South Brunswick High School JROTC seniors. The worthy recipients are Cadets Triston Leonard and Tommy Bost.

Cadet Leonard had a class rank of 26, with a GPA of 3.9. JROTC achievements include Cadet Battalion Command Sergeant Major, Captain of the Drill Team, Color Guard Commander and Co-Captain of the Rifle Team. He was awarded the Marine Corps Leadership Award, Superior Cadet Award and First Place honors in the Whiteville Drill Competition. He will be attending East Carolina University, majoring in biology in the pre-med program. Upon graduation, he hopes to attend medical school and is planning on serving in the United States Army as a doctor.

Cadet Bost had a class rank of 9, with a GPA of 4.4. JROTC Achievements include Cadet Battalion Captain, Raider Team Leader, three-year JROTC Scholarship, and has been awarded 19 ribbons, 2 medals, 2 Bronze Lamps, 2 Silver Lamps and Cyber Patriot Team member. He will be attending UNC-Charlotte, aiming for a degree in Business and a ROTC commission in the United States Army.

Southport Knight Ordained as a Permanent Deacon

Our Council is proud to announce that one of our own - Sir Knight Rick Autry - has been ordained as a Permanent Deacon of the Catholic Church.  Congratulations to Rick and his wife Debi.

On June 29, 2020, Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama conferred the sacrament of holy orders to the diaconate for the first time since becoming bishop of Raleigh in 2017. And the class of 2020 is the first permanent diaconate ordination in the new cathedral, Holy Name of Jesus. The Mass was private for family and essential personnel but was streamed live and is available to watch on YouTube.

You can read the full story on the ordination that was published in the Diocese magazine by clicking here.