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Diocese of Charlotte launches ‘sister parish’ program to aid recovery after hurricane
Bishop Michael Martin noted that parishes need to be ready to help each other and the community even if they... Read more
North Carolina bishop visits communities hit by hurricane: ‘People are stunned’
Bishop Michael Martin told CNA that he and diocesan staff recently took a trip to several of the harder-hit areas... Read more
North Carolina chancellor on Hurricane Helene disaster: ‘Extremely difficult’
Hurricane Helene passed through multiple southeastern states during its trek through the U.S. last week. The storm killed more than... Read more
North Carolina Catholics mobilize with relief as state emerges from Helene’s floodwaters
Catholic agencies in western North Carolina are mobilizing to help with relief efforts amid devastating flooding caused by the remnants... Read more
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
