Annie Ferguson

MOCKSVILLE — True devotion to St. Francis of Assisi is a powerful thing. Bearer of the marks of Christ, example of purity, abounding in grace, reformer of the erring, pillar of the Church, defender of thy children, confounder of the …

From forests to battlefields, outdoor worship amid crisis has a storied past that includes Greensboro.

MOCKSVILLE — Sisters of Mercy aren’t ones to shy away from an epidemic. Ever since the Civil War, members of the order have cared for North Carolinians suffering from serious widespread diseases – yellow fever in the 1860s, AIDS in …

KERNERSVILLE — On a fitting feast day – that of St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests – Father Noah Carter was installed by Bishop Peter Jugis as pastor of his first parish, Holy Cross Church. Hundreds attended the Aug. …

KERNERSVILLE — The past few months at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School have been joyful ones as faculty and staff reminisce about the past while looking forward to a bright future as they planned activities surrounding the school’s 60th anniversary.

There’s something extraordinary happening in Greensboro’s Historic Aycock Neighborhood, where Queen Annes, Tudor Revivals, Dutch Colonials, and Arts-and-Crafts–style bungalows stately sit along tree-lined drives. On Park Avenue in particular, you’ll find a lot of activity, both visible and invisible, at …

The story of Laura Ashley is something of a fairytale, even when looking beyond its enchanting, enduring floral designs. Inspired by a handiworks exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Laura and Bernard Ashley started the global fashion …

Wherever two or more Sisters of Mercy are gathered in His name, impressive and wondrous things tend to happen. Hospitals and schools open. Think Mercy Hospital and its former nursing school in Charlotte, Sacred Heart College in Belmont and parochial …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A week ago, Marianne Donadio had no idea she’d be visiting the White House Rose Garden during the 45th Annual March for Life, much less be honored on national TV by the president himself. “It’s something you …

My children think frozen blueberries are dessert. They "sneak" them from the freezer only to be betrayed moments later by indigo-hued lips so deeply tinged you'd think they'd been swimming in the Arctic.

GREENSBORO — The Quest and PACE programs at Our Lady of Grace School in Greensboro have been a godsend, quite literally, for Triad families with children who have learning differences. The Oakleys are one such family. Danny Oakley and Stacy …

True beauty stirs the heart. Just ask Bill McCutcheon about the first time he beheld the restoration of his beloved St. Benedict Church. Upon entering the quaint yet ethereal 19th-century church in downtown Greensboro, he could hardly believe his eyes.

“After the Vietnam War, the Montagnard people lost everything — their land, way of life, country, and their dignity through mistreatment. In Vietnam, I was forced to acclimate to the Vietnamese culture. I was required to learn their language and …

It’s hard to deny the magical aura of carousels. Their sheer beauty and craftsmanship harken back to times long gone, bestowing upon them an other-worldly aspect. And who doesn’t remember the Disney film version of Mary Poppins, where Mary’s, Bert’s …

The second coming of Dunkin’ Donuts to the South was well-timed in my little corner of Greensboro. The year was 2008, and less than a mile from my office — where I was working on United Airlines’ inflight magazine with …

Smiles beamed on the faces of everyone gathered at Our Lady of Grace Church Sept. 2 when Bishop Peter Jugis installed Father Paul Buchanan as the Greensboro parish’s 14th pastor. Already loved by parishioners for his service as their parochial …

A quiltist and master gardener custom-create their ideal home in the lively woods of Summerfield.

Sandy Brim's store has a way of wowing its customers. Literally. Brim gets a kick out of seeing customers walk in, mouths agape. Handmade stone and silver jewelry, an antique parlor table, vintage dresses, local pottery and photography, playbills from …

One might say hotels are in Bradshaw Orrell’s blood. You see, the “outgoing and witty” Greensboro native has spent a lifetime romancing them in one way or another, and it all started when his grandparents met at a Greensboro club …

With faith, hope, love and hundreds of Out of the Garden Project volunteers all in a (proverbial) row, Don and Kristy Milholin feed the hungry.