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God's Healing Presence Among Us
On the weekend of October 18-19, there is an exciting event, God's Healing Presence Among Us, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Cary. We will have a visiting Legionaries of Christ priest, Father Jason Brooks, who has a passion for helping people experience the power of the Holy Spirit through healing service. Please join us Friday night (free) in the parish hall for Adoration, praise and worship and healing service. There will be also be a Spanish prayer team. For Saturday, please register at: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=AYCA7P. We look forward to seeing you there.
Flyer (PDF)
Wedding Anniversary Mass
Wedding Anniversary Mass
February 8, 2025, 10:00am
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
715 Nazareth St., Raleigh, NC 27606
The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, with special recognition to couples with 25, 50, or 60 years of marriage. Register to attend the Mass and receive a Commemorative Certificate: https://raldioc.configio.com/pd/924?diid=925#Detail or call 984-900-3184.
Misa de Aniversario de Bodas
8 de febrero de 2025, 10 am
Catedral del Santo Nombre de Jesús
715 Nazareth St., Raleigh, NC 27606
La Misa de aniversario de bodas será el 8 de febrero de este año 2025, a las 10:00 a.m. en la Catedral del Santo Nombre de Jesús, con un reconocimiento especial para las parejas que celebran 25, 50 y 60 años de casados. Puede registrarse para asistir a la misa o para recibir un certificado conmemorativo: https://raldioc.configio.com/pd/924?diid=926#Detail
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Post-abortion healing retreat
Bulletin Editors: Please publish in parish bulletins each weekend in the months of October, November and December of 2024. Participants tell us that they were encouraged to reach out when they saw the announcement published frequently in the bulletin.
Project Rachel Post-Abortion Healing Retreat January 10-12, 2025
If you desire healing from a past abortion, you are invited to experience the love of Jesus Christ at a Project Rachel weekend retreat January 10-12, 2025, in the Raleigh area. The weekend retreat is strictly confidential, for both women and men, and includes discussions, spiritual exercises, the sacrament of reconciliation, a Memorial Service, and a Mass of the Resurrection. Participation offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness, and compassion. For more information or to register for the retreat, contact Project Rachel at: project.rachel@raldioc.org or call (919) 852-1021. The website is: rachelnc.org. Cost is $200 for lodging, meals, and all retreat materials. Discount of $50 for early registration. If there is a financial burden, assistance is available.
Flyer (PDF)
Praise God in his Holy Place - A Concert to Rejoice in Our Centennial
October 25, 2024
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
715 Nazareth St., Raleigh NC 27606
We are excited to be joined by the Choir of the National Shrine in Washington, DC, directed by Dr. Peter Latona. All the faithful are invited to come celebrate our centennial through music in the holy setting of our cathedral. The concert is open to all who RSVP through the link below, as seating is limited. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. At the end of the concert there will be a special centennial surprise. We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP at https://dioceseofraleigh.org/rsvp-centennial-concert
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Come and See
Is God calling you to follow Jesus in the footsteps of St. Francis and St. Clare? Come enjoy the day in fraternity with us! We gather together at The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi in Raleigh. Contact us via our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087276124139) or our website (https://ofscentralnc.org) for more details.
"Come and See" Padre Pio Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order
Oct. 27, 2024, 2:30p at The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi
11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27613
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Young Women's Retreat
Young Women's Silent Retreat | Oct 25-27
Sponsored by Regnum Christi NC
This silent retreat, lead by Fr. Stephen Ellis, LC, is open to women 18-35 and will be held at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, NC. Visit https://www.rcnorthcarolina.org/events/young-womens-spiritual-exercises-retreat-2 to register or contact ashley.olik@gmail.com to learn more.
Flyer (PDF)
Catholic Scouting Mass of Thanksgiving
Join Scouts and Scouters from across eastern NC as we celebrate Mass and give thanks for the gift of Catholic Scouting in our diocese. All Scouts welcome! Celebrant: Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama. Lunch will be provided following Mass. Date: November 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Location: St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 3008 Old Raleigh Rd., Apex NC 27502. RSVP at bit.ly/scouts24.
Flyer with QR code (PDF)
Laudato Si' Encyclical in a Year
Pope Francis’ encyclical letter Laudato Si’ was released in June 2015. He invites all Catholics and people of good will to celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2025 by protecting families and future generations through action to care for our common home. Join us as we explore this letter's themes, principles and values and develop action steps. We meet by Zoom the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7-8 p.m., through to and including May 2025. Each meeting is a stand-alone topic, so join anytime. Please contact Monica for Zoom link or more information at: socialconcern@hnojnc.org.
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Kateri Circle Meetings
Our Kateri Circle meetings are a great opportunity to join in prayer and fellowship with Native Catholics and provide a space to learn about Native American spirituality and the culture of our indigenous tribes. These monthly meetings are open to everyone and held on behalf of Catholic Native Americans and friends. Please share freely! Email your name to our staff at nac@aamendor.org, OR
fill out this form: forms.office.com/r/HZYGYQcRZy to sign up and receive a Zoom link.
Catholic in Recovery
Join Catholic in Recovery at St. Michael the Archangel Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Catholic in Recovery provides healing from addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. Meetings combine the spiritual principles of 12-step recovery and the sacraments of the Catholic Church. Join others in recovery as we overlap scripture from Sunday's Mass readings, liturgical themes, and recovery topics with honest discussion and prayer. Confidentiality is protected. We welcome those recovering from any addiction, compulsion, or unhealthy attachment:
- Alcoholism
- Drug addiction
- Compulsive overeating
- Restricted eating
- Lust/pornography addiction
- Gambling addiction
- Technology addiction
- Compulsive spending/debting
- Codependency
- Control, fear, resentment, & grief
Anonymous & confidential
Age Requirement: 18 years or older
For more information and/or room location, text or call (919) 480-2044, or email CIR@stmcary.org.
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NC Catholics Caring for Our Common Home
You are invited to join the new diocesan NC Catholics Caring for Our Common Home. Pope Francis reminds us that: “The environment is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all…. We must regain the conviction that we need one another, that we have a shared responsibility for others and the world.” Raleigh Diocese parishioners have heard the pope’s message and responded to his call by forming North Carolina Catholics Caring for our Common Home (NCCCCH). Our mission is to inspire and mobilize the Catholic community to care for our common home and achieve climate and ecological justice with the urgency the times require. Our members work within their parishes, deaneries, and with other groups throughout the Raleigh diocese to promote and engage in an integral ecological approach that recognizes everything is connected. We are looking to expand our coalition with new members and exciting diocese-wide programs. The excitement is building a new way of living. To join, please contact Deacon Joshua Klickman at: Deacon.Joshua.Klickman@DeaconsDOR.org.
Courage / Encourage
Courage is a Roman Catholic apostolate which ministers to persons, both men and women, who experience same-sex attractions and desire support to live the Catholic Church’s teaching on chastity. The local chapter of Courage in the Diocese of Raleigh can be reached confidentially at courage@couragenc.org, or 984-900-3212.
EnCourage is a related program for the loved ones – parents, siblings, spouses, or children – of persons who experience and act on same-sex attractions. These chapters meet separately from Courage chapters, but with similar aims to devote their whole lives to Christ and the life of grace, and so to be a good example to their loved ones and to the world. The local chapter of EnCourage meets monthly and can be reached at encourage@couragenc.org, or 984-900-3212.
The Foundation of the Diocese of Raleigh on Social Media
Follow The Foundation of the Diocese of Raleigh on all of our social media accounts and stay up to date on our Estate Planning in-person seminars or online webinars! We also serve as a Planned Giving resource, providing guidance on ways to experience the joy of giving today while building a lasting faith-based legacy of stewardship and generosity.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationdor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoundationdor Twitter: https://twitter.com/@FoundationDORnc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-foundation-of-the-roman-catholic-diocese-of-raleigh
Follow the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Education on Social Media
For the latest on Catholic education in the Diocese of Raleigh, follow and like the diocesan Office of Education on our new social media accounts!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catholicschoolsnc or @catholicschoolsnc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholicschoolsnc or @catholicschoolsnc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dorofficeofed @DOROfficeofEd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/diocese-of-raleigh-office-of-education or #catholicschoolsnc
Employment Opportunities
Visit the Diocese of Raleigh Employment Opportunities page for current job listings at diocesan offices, parishes and schools, as well as some regional positions: dioceseofraleigh.org/employment.