Diocesan Offices
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VICAR FOR EDUCATION
Very Reverend Roger K. Arnsparger, VE
Phone: 704-370-3210 Fax: 704-370-3291 / 704-370-3380 |
DIRECTOR FOR FAITH FORMATION
Mr. Christopher A. Beal
Phone: 704-370-3247
Fax: 704-370-3380
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Kay Jordan
Phone: 704-370-3244
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Asheville-Central Region
Regional Coordinator:
Christopher A Beal
Office of Faith Formation
1123 South Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 704-370-3247
Email: cabeal@charlottediocese.org
The Asheville – Central Region includes four Vicariates:
- Asheville
- Boone
- Gastonia
- Hickory
Northern Region
Regional Coordinator:
Sister Betty Paul, SP
The Franciscan Center
233 North Greene Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone/Fax: 336-271-2917
The Northern Region includes two Vicariates:
- Greensboro
- Winston-Salem
2022-2023 NROFF Calendar Updated 11-21-22
Catechist Formation Opportunities:
The Northern Region Office of Faith Formation sponsors workshops for catechist certification. Information will be post for each event when available.
2022-2023 Day-Long Catechist Formation Events
- Lighting the Fires of Faith XXVI: Saturday, October 15, 2022 – St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Greensboro
- Catechist Formation Day 2023: Saturday, February 11, 2023 – St. Leo the Great Parish, Winston-Salem
2022-2023 Evening Catechist Formation Events
- Catechist Formation Workshops: Tuesday evening, November 15, 2022 – Site TBD
- Catechist Formation Workshops: Thursday evening, March 23, 2023 – St. Mary Parish, Greensboro
Services:
The Northern Regional Office has a small resource library of videos/dvds in Spanish and English that are loaned to parishes/missions. The coordinator builds community with the various parish catechetical leaders and youth ministers in the region by holding meetings; strengthening catechetical endeavors by organizing ongoing catechetical training in the region; assessing catechetical needs and educational materials. She advises parishes regarding diocesan catechetical and sacramental policies. She facilitates adult faith formation, sacramental prep catechesis, and confirmation program workshops and retreats in various settings.
Smoky Mountain Region
Regional Coordinator:
Deacon Matthew A. C. Newsome, MTh
WCU Catholic Student Center
PO Box 2766
197 Forest Hills Rd
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone: 828.293.9374
Cell: 828.508.0789
Email: smff@wcucatholic.org
The Region includes the twelve parishes and missions of the Smoky Mountain Vicariate:
Holy Redeemer, Andrews; Prince of Peace Mission, Robbinsville; Saint Francis of Assisi, Franklin; Our Lady of the Mountains Mission, Highlands; Saint John the Evangelist in Waynesville; Immaculate Conception Mission, Canton; Saint Joseph, Bryson City; Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, Cherokee; Saint Margaret of Scotland, Maggie Valley; Saint Mary, Mother of God in Sylva; Saint William, Murphy; Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission, Hayesville.
Southern Region
Regional Coordinator:
Mr. Christopher Beal
Office of Faith Formation
1123 South Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 704-370-3247
Email: cabeal@charlottediocese.org
Fax: 704-370-3380
The Southern Region Includes three vicariates:
- Albemarle
- Charlotte
- Salisbury