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Best-selling author, convert to speak at St. Leo Church

WINSTON-SALEM — To kick off its fall lecture series, St. Leo the Great Parish will host Roy Schoeman, acclaimed Catholic author of “Salvation is from the Jews: The Role of Judaism in Salvation History” and “Honey from the Rock: Sixteen Jews Find the Sweetness of Christ.”

The free public event starts at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, in the parish activity center. St. Leo the Great is located at 333 Springdale Ave. in Winston-Salem.

Schoeman’s lecture will weave together his witness testimony and the supernatural experiences that led him to the Church with a discussion of the role of Judaism in salvation history, as illumined by Catholic doctrine.

Schoeman was born and raised Jewish by parents who had fled Nazi Germany. Growing up he received a thorough Jewish education, followed by a bachelor’s degree from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he then joined the faculty as a marketing professor. While there, he says he had two supernatural experiences – one of Christ and one of the Blessed Virgin Mary – that resulted in his conversion to Catholicism. Now he writes, speaks and teaches on Catholic theology, focusing on the relationship between Judaism and the Catholic Church. He has written two best-selling books published by Ignatius Press, taught theology at Ave Maria University and Holy Apostles College and Seminary, hosts a weekly Catholic radio show on Radio Maria, has a daily internet livestream, and appears frequently on EWTN.

— Catholic News Herald

St. George Trek applications open

Applications are now being accepted from Scouts interested in participating in the 2024 St. George Trek at Philmont Scout Ranch. St. George is the patron saint of Catholic Scouting and the inspiration for Catholic Scouting’s high adventure program for Scouts aged 15 to 18.

Every two years, approximately 70 Scouts from dioceses across the country are chosen for this 11-day challenge. Led by selected priests, religious and seminarian advisors from around the country, St. George Trek participants experience spirituality, faith, scripture and the sacraments in a spectacular setting.

The Charlotte Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting has traditionally sponsored two scouts to attend the St. George Trek, paying Trek fees assessed by Philmont ($1,575 per scout), which include ground transportation, overnight lodging and food in Albuquerque, and Philmont fees paid to BSA. Participants are responsible for airfare to/from Albuquerque, and all personal gear and incidentals.

An all-female crew is planned pending sufficient female registration. This trek is not co-ed.

For details and to apply, contact Mike Nielsen at mnielsen@carolina.rr.com by Oct. 1.