Diocese of Charlotte
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Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Charlotte, North Carolina
The Charlotte Diocese has witnessed “unprecedented growth” over the last few decades. Read more
These parishioners have sent 3 million meals to Haiti. Here’s how they do it
Everything about St. Matthew, a mega-parish in Charlotte, North Carolina, is super-sized, including its charitable outreach. Read more
Lawsuit alleges Jesuit priest committed sex abuse in North Carolina in the 1990s
A new lawsuit alleges that a long-serving Jesuit priest sexually abused a boy at a Catholic school in Charlotte, North... Read more
Charlotte diocese objects: Federal judge can't set employment standards for Catholic schools
The Diocese of Charlotte has said the law and religious freedom precedent are on its side, despite a federal judge’s... Read more
Statue outside NC parish restored after vandalism
A statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in front of an Asheville, North Carolina Catholic church was vandalized and... Read more
Dioceses begin easing masking, social distancing restrictions
Some Catholic dioceses have begun updating their COVID protocols for public Masses, as federal public health officials have introduced new... Read more
Charlotte Diocese opens new seminary to serve growing Catholic population
As the number of Catholics in the Diocese of Charlotte continues to rise, Bishop Peter Jugis opened a new seminary... Read more
Earthquake hits North Carolina during Mass reading about earthquake
As North Carolina experienced a moderate earthquake Sunday, local pastors encourage Catholics to relinquish control to God. Read more
Fire torches Catholic parish offices, chapel in North Carolina
A fire tore through the parish offices of a historic Catholic church in Monroe, North Carolina early Monday morning, and... Read more
Gay marriage lawsuit against Catholic school not expected to succeed
A lawsuit against a Catholic high school claims that it was illegal discrimination to fire a teacher for contracting a... Read more
