Motorcycles blessed at Holy Cross Church in Charlotte

Jeff Witherow / Catholic Courier | 07.12.2021

Father William Coffas presided over an inaugural Blessing of the Bikes at Holy Cross Church in Charlotte July 10. Organizers hope to make the blessing an annual event for motorcycle riders.

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A guardian bell hangs from one of the motorcycles being blessed at Charlotte’s Holy Cross Church July 10.

Motorcycles are lined up to be blessed at Holy Cross Church in Charlotte.

Father William Coffas speaks during the bike blessing.

Joe Amorese stands near his motorcycle during the blessing.

Father William Coffas raises his hand to bless the motorcycles.

Town of Gates police chief James VanBrederode plays the bagpipes at the conclusion of the ceremony.

Father William Coffas sprinkles the motorcycles with holy water.

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