Charlotte, N.C., Sep 6, 2012 / 03:01 am
The Diocese of Charlotte is holding a Vigil for Liberty with Eucharistic adoration at St. Patrick Cathedral just a mile away from the Democratic National Convention.
"The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte is pleased to offer a gift to our nation, and that is over 80 hours of Eucharistic adoration and prayer for our country," Bishop Peter J. Jugis said in his homily for the vigil's Sept. 4 Mass.
"We are keeping our attention and our hearts fixed on Jesus," he said.
The vigil began the morning of Monday, Sept. 3 and will run through 9 p.m. on Sept. 6.