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Jubileo de las Parejas: El Amor que no defrauda
Este Año Jubilar nos recuerda que somos Peregrinos de la Esperanza, y queremos invitar a todas las parejas a celebrar el Jubileo con la experiencia: "El amor que no defrauda". Será un alto para redescubrir el amor
matrimonial como camino de unidad, para reencontrarse y mirarse como al principio. Durante esta jornada se explorará cómo sanar las heridas con ternura y perdón y cómo vivir un amor que se abre al cónyuge y da fruto en la familia y en la sociedad, cuando se vuelven a elegir el uno al otro cada día.
Será el 1 de noviembre de 8 am a 5 pm en la iglesia St. Michael Catholic Church en Cary: 804 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27513
Más información:
Randy y Mary Arias
919-335-6070
randy.maryelis.arias@wwme.org
Tarifa de aplicación: $50 por pareja.
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10 Years After Laudato Si'
Join the Newman Catholic Community at UNC-Chapel Hill in welcoming Vatican guest Dr. Tebaldo Vinciguerra for a special reflection titled “10 Years After Laudato Si’.” The event will take place on Thursday, October 30, at the UNC Newman Activity Center, located at 214 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC. Free parking is available behind the building. The evening will begin with a presentation and Q&A from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m., followed by a reception at 8:15 p.m.
Dr. Tebaldo Vinciguerra has served the Holy See since 2011, working on environmental issues through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. His focus includes mining, energy, agriculture, water, and oceans. He holds degrees in political sciences and international affairs and recently completed a doctorate in economics, concentrating on access to drinking water. He and his wife, Diane, are parents to four children.
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Catholic Charities 12th Annual Gala of Hope
Make a difference by joining Catholic Charities for the 12th Annual Gala of Hope on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Market Hall in Raleigh. Enjoy dinner, dancing, and the chance to unite in serving our neighbors in need. Together, we’ll be providing help and creating hope for families across our Central and Eastern North Carolina.
The excitement starts now! Enter our raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes, including a 28” Blackstone Griddle. You don’t have to attend the gala to participate.
Purchase your event and raffle tickets online now at www.CatholicCharitiesRaleigh.org/Gala-2025
Questions? Please contact Katey Fithian, Chief Development Officer, at Katey.Fithian@ccharitiesdor.org.
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Cristo Rey High School Seeking Volunteers!
Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School is a 4-year, college preparatory Catholic high school located in downtown Durham who exclusively serves students of limited economic means. Our school is currently looking for volunteers to serve as guest speakers, college application mentors, and study pod volunteers (tutors). For more information, please visit our website at www.cristoreyrt.org, contact Jaclyn Volpe (Newman parishioner!) at jaclyn.volpe@cristoreyrt.org, or scan the QR code below.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration to serve our wonderful and deserving students.
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World Day Against the Death Penalty
World Day Against the Death Penalty | Catholics for Abolition in NC Event | Oct 10th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Join us as we observe the 23rd World Day Against the Death Penalty, on Oct. 10th. As last year, we will start at the HNoJ Cathedral's CHAPEL to pray the Rosary, followed by a mile march down Western Blvd to Central Prison at 1300 Western Blvd, Raleigh. We will stand in peaceful protest along the sidewalk outside of the prison till 5:30, as we hold a sign of your own or one of ours. Please stand with us in accordance with Catholic Social Teaching and in solidarity with the 122 men and women on death row in NC. Email catholicsforabolitionnc@gmail.com for more information or go to https://catholicsforabolitionnc.org/ and click on Events.
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Croatia, Rome, and Malta
Visit Medjugorje for the 45th Anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady! Join Fr. Larry Searles, SJ from Saint Raphael Parish June 21 through July 4, 2026 to experience the beauty and peace of the simple village of Medjugorje followed by visits to holy and historic sites in Croatia, Rome, and Malta. Visit https://bit.ly/2medjugorje to see the complete itinerary and reserve your spot. Please reference trip #1247 when registering.
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2025 Catholic Scouting Mass of Thanksgiving
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at10:30 a.m.
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
3008 Old Raleigh Rd., Apex, NC 27502
RSVP at https://forms.gle/4TKNcEJ1gr1gJBes5
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New Marquette Method NFP Instructor in the Raleigh Diocese
NFP With Marquette Fertility Education
Theresa Nelson, MSOT, OTR/L, Marquette Method Instructor, Creator of NFP With Marquette Fertility Education.
Email: nfpwithmarquette@gmail.com
Website: www.nfpwithmarquette.com
Theresa is a trained Marquette Method Instructor based in Raleigh, NC. She works with couples in all reproductive stages including regular cycles, breastfeeding, and perimenopause. Instruction is offered virtually both locally and worldwide. Free phone consultations available.
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Respect Life Month Mass
The Respect Life Month Mass is on October 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral with a bilingual Rosary beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Encuentro Juvenil
El Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos de San Francisco de Sales (Lumberton, Carolina del Norte) ha programado un Encuentro Juvenil para el sábado 25 de octubre de 2025 (¡Reserve la fecha!). Habrá más información disponible en unas semanas.
Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation
Announcement 1: Group pilgrimage
Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation offered to the Diocese of Raleigh: As Catholics, we are celebrating a Jubilee year and the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures. This is a sacred opportunity to pray for the grace to encounter Christ in Creation and renew our relationships with God, the Earth, and one another. Join fellow Catholics for a 'Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation – with optional Jubilee plenary indulgence' on the grounds and interior of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral. We meet Oct. 11 for prayers, reflection and action from 3:45 p.m. until 4:55 p.m., in time to attend 5 p.m. Mass. Hosted by NC Catholics Caring for our Common Home. For more details, email Monica at: mitzkleimeyer@nccommonhome.org.
Announcement 2: On your own or with a group
Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation offered to the Diocese of Raleigh: As Catholics, we are celebrating a Jubilee year and the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's Canticle of the Creatures. This is a sacred opportunity to pray for the grace to encounter Christ in Creation and renew our relationships with God, the Earth, and one another. Join fellow Catholics for a 'Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation – with optional Jubilee plenary indulgence.' Perform this pilgrimage on your own with the materials on the diocesan website: https://dioceseofraleigh.org/event/pilgrimage-hope-creation. Or attend the in-person pilgrimage on the grounds and interior of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral on Oct. 11. We meet for prayers, reflection and action from 3:45 p.m. until 4:55 p.m., in time to attend 5 p.m. Mass. Hosted by NC Catholics Caring for our Common Home. For more details about the in-person pilgrimage, email Monica at: mitzkleimeyer@nccommonhome.org.
Pilgrimage materials:
Diocesan instructions for Jubilee plenary indulgence (PDF)
Pilgrimage format and actions (PDF)
Pilgrimage prayers (PDF)
Activity: make your own canticle (PDF)
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2025 Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Los invitamos a la Misa de la Herencia Hispana, presidida por nuestro señor obispo Luis Rafael Zarama, el sábado 11 de octubre del 2025. Misa es a las 11:00 a.m. en la Catedral Santo Nombre de Jesús, 715 Nazareth St, Raleigh, NC 27606. Después de la misa continuaremos la celebración con comida y bailes culturales en el centro parroquial de la Catedral. Si tienes un talento en el baile, canto, o manualidades y deseas compartirlo, comunícate a evangelizationanddiscipleship@raldioc.org o al telefono (984) 900-3185. ¡Los esperamos!
We invite you to attend Hispanic Heritage Mass held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 am at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, 715 Nazareth St, Raleigh, NC 27606. The Mass will be presided by Bishop Luis Zarama followed by food and cultural dances at the parish center of the Cathedral. This Mass and celebration will be conducted in Spanish.
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Catholic in Recovery
Sharing the Good News of God’s Mercy: Catholic in Recovery meets every Wednesday at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Cary, North Carolina.
Catholic in Recovery provides healing from addictions including alcohol dependency, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. Family members impacted by a loved one’s addiction or alcohol problem are also encouraged to attend. 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.
Please contact Karen D. for more information or meeting location at CIR@stmcary.org, or text 919-480-2044.
Hope and healing for those impacted by addiction.
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Spiritual Direction Ministry Retreat
Are you discerning an important decision? Do you need quiet time for spiritual renewal?
If so, come pray, reflect and meditate with us. Register for a three-day/four night silent retreat from Wed., Nov. 5 to Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 led by spiritual directors from the St. Thomas More/UNC Newman Spiritual Direction Ministry.
The retreat will be held at the St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, NC (north of Greensboro, NC). The center is a peaceful state of the art facility situated on wooded rolling hills. The $590 cost covers four nights lodging, meals, twice daily centering prayer and daily spiritual direction. A deposit of $295 is due in June. Registration will be based on first come, first served for those who make the deposit.
For more information, you may contact the Spiritual Direction Coordinator at St. Thomas More, Pat Grebe at patgrebe26@gmail.com.
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.
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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.
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Jubilee 2025
Jubilee 2025 - Jubilee news, events & calendar, prayer & music, info & resources for celebrating the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Secure Your Legacy, Strengthen Your Faith
For the faithful of the Diocese of Raleigh, estate planning offers an opportunity to ensure your loved ones are cared for while leaving a lasting legacy that reflects your values and faith.
Why Estate Planning Matters
Estate planning is not only for the wealthy—it’s for everyone!
By creating a thoughtful plan, you ensure that your wishes are honored and that your family is protected. But more importantly, it provides an opportunity to consider the long-term impact of your giving. Many of our parishioners choose to include their parish, school, or diocesan ministries in their plans, allowing them to support the Church even after they’ve gone home to God.
How The Foundation Can Help
We are here to guide you through this process, offering expertise and support as you navigate the intricacies of estate planning. We can help answer any questions you may have, from:
- How to include a charitable gift in your will.
- Understanding tax benefits available to you.
- How best to structure your giving to reflect your values and faith.
In-Person Seminars at Your Parish
This year, we are proud to continue to offer in-person estate planning seminars at parishes throughout the diocese. These seminars will provide valuable insights on the legal and financial steps you can take to ensure your wishes are met. The seminars are designed to demystify estate planning and empower you to make decisions that benefit both your family and your faith community.
We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity during Estate Planning Awareness Week to start—or continue—planning for your future. Contact The Foundation of the Diocese of Raleigh for more information or to schedule a seminar at your parish.
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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
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-foundation-of-the-roman-catholic-diocese-of-raleigh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foundationdor
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 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