“Nations will be reminded by the annual celebration of this feast that not only private individuals but also rulers and princes are bound to give public honor and obedience to Christ…” Pope Pius XI, Quas Primas, 11 December 1925.

Nearly 350 people attended a High Mass and Eucharistic procession in Charlotte on Sunday to celebrate the Feast of Christ the King. The feast, universally instituted by Pope Pius XI in 1925, is held on the final Sunday in October according to the traditional liturgical calendar. Faithful from as far away as Greensboro, North Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina made the nearly two hour drive to St. Ann Catholic Church, home of the Charlotte Latin Mass Community.

The Holy Sacrifice was offered by Father Jason Barone, a priest of the Diocese of Charlotte. Mass was immediately followed by a Eucharistic procession and Benediction. Fr. Barone also led the gathered in reciting the Act of Consecration of the Human Race to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here are a few pictures from this beautiful liturgy and procession.

Photo Credit:  John Cosmas