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 the Longest Night
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. 21 at St. Peter Catholic Church, offered to provide comfort and encouragement. While a service of this type has been found in Protestant churches, it is […]
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 […]
14th annual Catholic Men’s Conference of the Carolinas
The Catholic Men’s Conference of the Carolinas was formed in 2010 with the objective of bringing Catholic men together throughout the Carolinas for a day of fellowship, faith, and sacraments to challenge each participant to grow their Catholic faith, deepen their relationship with Christ, and live up to their callings as Catholic men, husbands and fathers. […]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience
Your marriage belongs to God – so bring Him into your marriage by taking part in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience. Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. The emphasis of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is on communication between husband and wife, […]
Igbo Language Mass
Mass is offered in the Igbo language every other month at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensboro. Parking is available at the Windsor Center.
New Year’s Day & Feast of Mary, Mother of God
New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, is also the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. This feast honoring Mary closes out the Christmas octave, the eight days following the birth of Christ. It is an occasion to remember Mary as a model of perfect Christian discipleship and ask for her prayers to God on […]
Christmas
The Diocesan Pastoral Center will be closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Dec. 27, to celebrate the Nativity of the Lord. We wish you and your loved ones a very blessed Christmas season!
Thanksgiving Day
Diocese of Charlotte offices will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving Day.