Several readers have asked about the location of the Sacred Relics at Our lady of Lourdes. Here is a brief pictorial overview.

(above) The relics are housed in internally lighted wooden boxes.

(above) They are displayed with a picture/painting of the saint, the letter of authentication, the relic, and in most cases a brief description of their lives and/or ministries.

They are mounted on the walls upstairs (above) and downstairs (below)

They are listed on our website with more information about their lives and history. https://www.ourladyoflourdescc.org/oll-relics-and-saint-feast-days

and Deacon Byron Champagne was administering the Sacrament of Baptism. Joyful faces abound!

"I am pleased to announce that Mr. Brendon Burns (above) will be joining the faculty as our 8th grade Theology & Social Studies teacher!  Brendon is a Lourdes graduate who holds a bachelor's degree in history from Campbell University and is entering his second year of teaching.  Along with his certification as a NC Wildlife Commission instructor, Brendon has extensive experience both as an Army Officer and as a Sheriff's Deputy.  A rising captain in the North Carolina National Guard, Brendon has significant leadership, communication, and time management skills. Having served as an Orange County (NC) Deputy Sheriff, Capt. Burns is a graduate of the Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy and has considerable security officer training.  As a practicing Catholic and with a demonstrated passion to serve, Capt. Burns brings a high level of commitment to our school.  Please join me in welcoming one of our own!"  

Blessings, Christopher F. Sutton, M.Ed., Principal