Light A Candle

The Franciscan Friars invite you to Light a Candle in honor of Blessed Mary. As you light your virtual candle, may her grace and compassion shine through the darkness, bringing hope, healing, and peace to the children, women, and men whose lives have been forever changed.

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Iryna Zarutska

In memory of Iryna Zarutska: MAY 22, 2002 - AUG 22, 2025 Iryna Zarutska, 23, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on 22 May 2002, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Iryna was the beloved daughter of Anna Zarutska and Stanislav Zarutska. May her tragic death be remembered.

From:

Patrick Dreyer

September 13, 2025