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Parish Event Calendar
Publicize your parish events on the diocesan website in our parish event calendar.
News tips and event coverage requests
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Directory
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Announcements
Please also consider sharing these announcements via your parish social media accounts.
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
NFP Awareness Week is July 20-26, 2025.
Bulletin insert in English (PDF)
Bulletin insert in Spanish (PDF)
Abortion Healing
To the person who is responsible for the parish bulletin:
Please include the Project Rachel bulletin announcement below in the parish bulletin each weekend during July, August, September.
NOTE: Many women and men who reach out to Project Rachel tell us they read about this ministry in a bulletin announcement. They often say that they had to see the announcement many times before they could find the courage to call.
If your parish requires more brochures please email us.
Thank you!
Kristen Wenger
Assistant to the Director, Project Rachel (pr.assistant@raldioc.org)
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Project Rachel Support Group Abortion is experienced by millions of women, many of whom are Catholic. The Project Rachel ministry assists women and men who have been wounded by abortion to find healing and peace. There is a support group beginning in the Triangle area in late September. If you have experienced an abortion and would like (confidential) information about the support group, contact Project Rachel at (919) 852-1021 or email: project.rachel@raldioc.org, or go to the website: https://rachelnc.org
Calls and appointments are kept strictly confidential.
Chris Brunelle in Concert
Chris Brunelle in Concert
July 25, 2025 @ 7 PM FREE
St. Ann’s Catholic Church Parish Hall
4057 US Business Hywy 70
Clayton, NC
Free will offering welcome for “Growing With Grace” campaign.
Come hear Chris Brunelle live! Since 2015, his You Tube channel has been a game changer, helping Catholic musicians and cantors with his demonstration of the upcoming weekly psalms, gospel acclamations and popular hymns published by Oregon Catholic Press. (OCP) and used widely throughout parishes across the country.
Chris Brunelle has become a well-known and respected leader in Catholic music ministry both in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, and now throughout the world as the result of his YouTube channel. An accomplished guitarist and vocalist for 30 years, Chris has been the music director at Holy Family Catholic Church in Portland. Since beginning his online ministry in 2015, his YouTube channel has grown to feature over 1,700 videos of Catholic music selections, with 60,000 worldwide subscribers, and views surpassing 600,000 per month, sharing ministry techniques and performing far and wide, Chris has most recently been called to share his music and story in concert.
All interested in Catholic music ministry are encouraged to join us for this celebration of music and faith together! There will be a reception to follow, opening up a Q&A forum. The Free Will Offering collected will help St Ann’s “Growing With Grace” campaign to enlarge the church serving the growing Catholic Community in Johnston County, NC, and beyond. Please join us for this special evening of music! Call Trish Miller at 919-889-2876, or email trishmiller1@mac.com for more information.
Annual African Heritage Mass and Celebration
The African Ancestry communities in the Diocese of Raleigh joyfully celebrate Jubilee 2025 on Aug. 24 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh!
Join Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama as celebrant for the Annual Diocesan African Heritage Mass and Celebration in honor of Jubilee Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. Reverend Marcos Leon-Angulo, pastor of Saint Bernadette in Butner, NC, and diocesan chaplain for the African American community, will serve as homilist.
This vibrant liturgy celebrates the rich faith traditions of the African American, Francophone, Igbo, and Swahili Catholic communities—each an integral part of the Diocesan African Ancestry Ministry & Evangelization Network (AAMEN) and Native American Office programs.
All are joyfully welcome to join us!
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Rooted in Prayer: A Women’s Retreat
Join Lily of the Valley Catholic Ministry Sept. 5-6 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Raleigh for a grace-filled weekend of prayer, reflection, creativity, and connection as we explore our identity in Christ and the healing power of prayer and art at “Rooted in Prayer: A Women’s Retreat.” All women of any age are welcomed. Whether you’re navigating grief, carrying a cross, or simply longing to be renewed, this prayer retreat is for you. You do not have to be a ministry member or have been served by the ministry to participate in the retreat.
The retreat will be facilitated by Lily of the Valley Catholic Ministry with keynote speakers and workshops led by Katie Weiss, founder of Behold Visio, and Nicky Verna, M.Th., a Catholic retreat speaker and SoulCore instructor.
To register or get additional information, visit: https://lotvministry.org/get-involved/retreat-2025/, or contact Whitney Whitmore, info@LOTVministry.org.
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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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Retrouvaille Raleigh - Marriage Spanish Weekend and Post Weekend sessions
Dear Parish Bulletin Coordinator,
We hope this message finds you well.
With the support of our diocese and the Office of Marriage and Family, we are promoting a marriage retreat in Spanish. The organization of one annual Retrouvaille weekend in Spanish was suggested by our Bishop Luis Raphael Zarama and started in 2023.
The 2025 weekend will happen in Raleigh on July 18-20. Would you please help us with the promotion of this Spanish weekend by publishing the following in the parish bulletins every other week if possible?
Thank you very much in advance for your time and support.Please let us know about questions.
Blessings,
Sev & JP Boutrand
Retrouvaille coordinators
317-450-8741
Marriage Help – Retrouvaille has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. Retrouvaille is hosting a weekend in Spanish for married couples in Raleigh July 18-20, 2025. Please visit www.helpourmarriage.org, call 248-789-0276 for more information (Spanish spoken), or email retrouvailleraleigh@gmail.com in English or in Spanish.
Ayuda Matrimonial - Retrouvaille ha ayudado a decenas de miles de parejas en todas las etapas de desilusión o miseria en su matrimonio. Este programa también puede ayudarte a ti. Para obtener información confidencial o inscribirse en el programa de verano en español que comienza con un fin de semana del 18-20 de julio, llame al 248-789-0276 (español e inglés) o envíe un correo electrónico a: retrouvailleraleigh@gmail.com o visite el sitio web en HelpOurMarriage.com.
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Single/Single Again Beach Retreat
Please join us for the 30th annual Single/Single Again beach retreat for those widowed, divorced, never married. August 8-10, 2025 at Trinity Retreat Center in Salter Path, NC. Come enjoy a weekend of spiritual enrichment, friendship and relaxation. More information and registration form available from gingerslabelle@gmail.com.
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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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Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing
Save the Date! On Monday, August 4, 2025, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is hosting the 8th Annual “Drive Out Hunger” Golf Outing at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary.
Your participation in this premier golf event will help support our five food pantries, which distribute over 5 million pounds of food annually to families across Central and Eastern North Carolina.
With your support, we can continue combating food insecurity in rural and underserved communities, ensuring that thousands of individuals have access to nutritious meals. Whether you're a golfer, sponsor, or donor, your contribution makes a lasting impact.
Join us on the course and help us Drive Out Hunger!
Event Details:
Prestonwood Country Club, Cary, NC
8:30 AM – Check-In & Light Breakfast
10:00 AM – Shotgun Start (Captain’s Choice)
Boxed Lunches on the Course
Reception to Follow
Thank you for your interest in the Drive Out Hunger Golf Outing. Please contact Tyffanie Paganello at Tyffanie.Paganello@ccharitiesdor.org with any questions regarding sponsorship opportunities or individual and foursome registrations. Event website: https://www.catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/events/golf-2025/
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Jubilee 2025
Jubilee 2025 - Jubilee news, events & calendar, prayer & music, info & resources for celebrating the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
September 25 – October 3, 2025
$3,499 per person from Raleigh Durham (RDU). All pricing based on double occupancy.
Pricing available from any airport: www.206tours.com/airports
Spiritual Leader: Fr. Lourduraj Alapaty | Group Leader: Bob Rzeszutek (bobrzeszutek@gmail.com | 919.637.4649)
Book Now: www.206tours.com/fralapaty | Booking Code: BR092525
Your pilgrimage includes:
- Round-trip airfare
- Airport taxes and fuel surcharges
- 7 nights accommodation at centrally located first-class hotels (or similar):
- Villa Grace, Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Whisper headsets where needed
- Assistance of a professional local Catholic Guide
- Visits to Siroki Brieg, Tihaljina, and Surmanci
- Meeting with visionaries (pending availability)
- Visit to Community Cenacolo
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Mass daily & Spiritual activities
- Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Flight bag & PDF digital confirmation of all travel documents
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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.
Estate planning flyer (PDF)
Charitable bequest flyer (PDF)
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 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