Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years, in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity. It is an opportunity to pray and seek common ground among people of faith, recognizing the connection between love of God and love of […]
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
In 2021, Pope Francis established the celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly on the fourth Sunday of July, near the liturgical memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus (July 26). It can be celebrated on this date, or in the United States is transferred to coincide with the celebration of […]
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 […]
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, […]
Cycle Prep Class for Moms & Daughters
CYCLE PREP introduces girls to menstrual cycles, periods and body literacy in a positive, adult-supported environment. This class – designed for mothers and their daughters (recommended ages 9-12) – is designed to help mothers in preparing their daughters to navigate puberty positively while building a foundation that will help them continue these conversations as she […]
Mass of Consolation
All are welcome to a special Holy Mass for all those who have miscarried or had a stillborn child. All children are a gift from God and we all mourn the loss of a child in the womb. We also trust that God is merciful and that He is lovingly caring for all precious babies […]
Encuentro Pre-Matrimonial
Se trata de un día de formación y preparación para el Sacramento del Matrimonio en español que analiza temas necesarios para las parejas que desean casarse en una iglesia católica en la Diócesis de Charlotte. This is a Spanish-language day-long formation and preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage that discusses topics required for couples who […]
Sidewalk Advocates for Life training
Are you interested in a peaceful, prayerful method of reaching out to women and men entering the local abortion facility and helping them to choose life? If so, Sidewalk Advocates for Life might be for you! This “sidewalk counseling” program uses a compassionate, woman-oriented method to save lives and help women in unplanned pregnancies by […]