Juneteenth
The Diocesan Pastoral Center will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery. This holiday’s name is a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” as it is celebrated on the anniversary of June 19, 1865 – when the Civil War was ending and the U.S. military ordered the final enforcement […]
Memorial Day
The Diocesan Pastoral Center, all parishes and schools will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Easter Vigil
On this holy night – “the mother of all vigils” – the Church keeps watch, celebrating the Resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting His return in glory. It is the turning point of the Triduum, the Passover of the new covenant, which marks Christ’s passage from death to life. The Easter Vigil begins […]
Fourth of July
Independence Day, otherwise known as the Fourth of July, commemorates the Declaration of Independence, ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. The Diocesan Pastoral Center in Charlotte will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the holiday.
Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day – officially Washington’s Birthday at the federal governmental level – is a holiday in the United States celebrated on the third Monday of February. The Diocesan Pastoral Center will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On this day we honor Martin Luther King Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The Diocesan Pastoral Center, parishes and schools will be closed for this federal holiday. Learn more about the life and legacy of Dr. King at the […]
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
One of the biggest and most beloved feast days dedicated to Mary is coming Dec. 12: The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe recalls her appearance on Dec. 12, 1531, to St. Juan Diego on Mount Tepayac in Mexico. Over the centuries, the feast has become one of the largest annual celebrations in Mexico, and […]
Mass of Peace and Solace
For people experiencing grief, a lost job, loneliness or other painful circumstances, it can be difficult to join in the holiday cheer. Join us for this special Mass Dec. 18 at St. Peter Catholic Church, offered to provide comfort and encouragement with hymns, prayers and readings for the liturgy that have been purposely chosen to […]
Simbang Gabi (Night Mass)
All are welcome to attend the Catholic Filipino community of Charlotte’s upcoming Simbang Gabi Mass, an Advent tradition that dates back centuries. During Simbang Gabi, Catholics look forward to the birth of Jesus Christ and prepare spiritually for Christmas. The Mass will be offered at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Charlotte, and afterwards there […]
St. Joseph College Seminary Open House
Everyone is invited to an open house and tour of St. Joseph College Seminary in Mount Holly. Come see their Christmas decorations and new pieces of sacred art, and learn more about how this unique place enables young men to discern a call to the priesthood while pursuing an undergraduate degree at nearby Belmont Abbey […]