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The freedom to offer our best
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (695+ words) Two hundred and fifty years since the independence of the United States: truly a special reason to celebrate! As we reflect on our country's journey toward independence, we see that our nation was gradually formed within the framework of the…...
Catholic Charities marks 250 years by celebrating works of mercy in action
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (380+ words) Service begins when someone chooses to show up for a neighbor. Across central and eastern North Carolina, Catholic Charities volunteers make that choice every day. They sort food, assist after disasters, offer a welcoming presence to immigrant families, and help…...
Bishops of the Atlanta Province gather for prayer, discussions
3+ day, 43+ min ago (385+ words) ATLANTA'The bishops of the Atlanta Province, which includes Georgia and the Carolinas, convened for prayer, fellowship and their annual meeting June 24-26 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. Archbishop Hartmayer, OFM Conv. , celebrated a midday provincial Mass at…...
Believe, teach, practice" Eleven are ordained to the diaconate
3+ day, 43+ min ago (289+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. " Eleven men were ordained deacons in the Diocese of Raleigh June 27. The bilingual Mass took place at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, which opened its doors that morning to the new deacons, their family members and friends and members…...
Diocesan priest participates in international ecumenical meeting in Rome
6+ day, 43+ min ago (114+ words) ROME " Monsignor Michael Clay recently participated in a weeklong dialogue meeting between members of the Catholic Church and the Disciples of Christ Church." He has been involved in this ecumenical process since his appointment by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian…...
Eucharist transforms believers into Christ's body and counters division, pope says
1+ week, 43+ min ago (471+ words) VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Participation in the Eucharist transforms believers into the Body of Christ and offers a remedy to the divisions affecting families and communities, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience June 24. In his final general audience…...
Room at the Inn hosts banquet to support mothers in need
2+ week, 2+ day ago (314+ words) Diocese of Raleigh Room at the Inn hosts banquet to support mothers in need RALEIGH " Responding to the call of Christ to nurture life, Greensboro-based, Room At The Inn, Inc. continues its mission to serve some of North Carolina's most…...
Local Catholic writes poems for jubilee year
2+ week, 3+ day ago (563+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. " Tom Morse doesn't feel that he's earned the title of poet. But he does write poetry and has felt particularly inspired during this St. Francis jubilee year. It's a craft he's been working at since 1968 when he started high…...
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3+ mon, 1+ week ago (10+ words) New pilgrimage site is blessed near the coast'Diocese of Raleigh...
Rediscovering the Heart of Vatican II
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (151+ words) The Second Vatican Council remains a guiding light for the Church's mission, yet many of its teachings risk being forgotten with the passing of generations. In his new catechesis series, Pope Leo invites Catholics to return to the council's documents…...