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Bishop Zarama letter on Pope Leo XIV
Letter from Bishop Zarama to the faithful on Pope Leo XIV
Marriage Encounter in Spanish
¿Sienten que su relación se ha vuelto rutinaria?
El día a día puede enfriar hasta las mejores historias de amor. Pero ¡ese no tiene que ser el fin de su historia!
Si están casados por la iglesia, por lo civil, o conviviendo juntos, los invitamos a vivir un Encuentro Matrimonial.
En esta experiencia podrán redescubrir cómo comunicarse, reconectar y revivir el romance. No hay dinámicas grupales—Solo ustedes dos, aprendiendo nuevas herramientas para priorizarse mutuamente y renovar su amor.
Próxima Experiencia: Del 20 al 22 de junio de 2025
Lugar: Iglesia St. Raphael the Archangel en Raleigh
Aplica aquí: vivelavidaenamorado.org
O llámanos al 919-335-6070
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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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“God Chose You for Me,” a Catholic Marital Retreat
The “God Chose You for Me” retreat is being offered for the first time ever in the southeast United States. It will be held on June 14, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time at Saint Paul Parish, 3005 Country Club Road, New Bern, NC 28562. The cost is $100 per couple until May 14, 2025, and $125 thereafter. The retreat is designed to help married couples deepen their spiritual connection and develop a personalized couple prayer by exploring the divine aspects of their union. For more information and to apply for the “God Chose You for Me” event, please visit https://ncmarriagediscovery.org/enrichment.php.
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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.
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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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Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome, Assisi, Padre Pio & Shrines
Take advantage of this opportunity to visit the major basilicas in Rome, to enter through the DOORS OF MERCY in this Jubilee Year of Our Lord 2025! Join Fr. Sparrow and parishioners from Saint Patrick Catholic Parish in Fayetteville on this pilgrimage to Italy from July 26 to August 5 (11 days). We are hoping to get 30 passengers maximum, and we are already over halfway there; first come, first serve! Please see this link for full information: https://www.proximotravel.com/trip-store/?action=view_trip&triptemplateid=1133
Saint Patrick Catholic Parish
Phone: 910-323-2410
Email: churchoffice@stpatnc.org
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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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Parish family festival
St. Eugene Church in Wendell is having its 1st Annual Family Festival in honor of our patron saint's feast day, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We welcome all families to join in on the fun and make our first family festival a memorable one. Don't miss the games, music, food, and community. Also, we will have a raffle with a grand prize pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece. Tickets are only $10 each, and all funds go toward our efforts of bringing a second priest and our new Parish Family Life Center. Tickets can be purchased by visiting or calling our parish office 919-365-7114.
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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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Free Catholic materials for the blind/visually impaired
Xavier Society for the Blind provides free braille, audio, and large print materials to Catholics who are blind/visually impaired. The society also serves people unable to read standard print and others living with recent vision loss due to macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, etc. Applications available at clientservices@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org.
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Project Rachel Retreat
To the person who is responsible for the parish bulletin: Please include (Project Rachel bulletin announcement) in the parish bulletin each weekend during March, April and May. Please make available the registration form.
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 call or email us: project.rachel@raldioc.org
Thank you!
Jackie Bonk
Director, Project Rachel (919-852-1021)
Project Rachel Post Abortion Healing Retreat (June 6-8, 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 June 6-8, 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 if you register before May 9, Spanish and English speakers are welcome. If there is a financial burden, assistance is always available.
Proyecto Rachel Post Aborto Retiro de Sanación (del 6 al 8 de junio de 2025)
Si deseas sanar los efectos de un aborto, estás invitada/o a experimentar el amor de Jesucristo en un retiro de fin de semana del 6 al 8 de junio, en el área de Raleigh. El retiro es estrictamente confidencial, tanto para mujeres como para hombres, e incluye discusiones, ejercicios espirituales, el sacramento de la reconciliación, un servicio conmemorativo y una misa de resurrección. Este retiro ofrece una hermosa oportunidad para experimentar el amor, el perdón y la compasión de Dios. Para información o inscripción, comunícate a: project.rachel@raldioc.org o al número telefónico (919) 264-5892. El sitio web es: rachelnc.org. El costo del retiro es de $200 por persona incluye alojamiento, comidas y todos los materiales del retiro. Ofrecemos un descuento de $50 si te registras antes del 09 de mayo. Los participantes que hablan español e inglés son bienvenidos. Si tienes problemas económicos, ofrecemos asistencia financiera.
Jubilee 2025
Jubilee 2025 - Jubilee news, events & calendar, prayer & music, info & resources for celebrating the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope
Bishop Zarama's Jubilee letter to the faithful:
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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Summer Schola: Great Books, Great Adventure
Dive into classic philosophy and literature with Honors College faculty, enjoy the great outdoors, and experience the culture and recreation of Charlotte, North Carolina. For sophomores and older, embark on a week-long journey filled with discovery, friendship, and joy. Schola 2025 will be held July 6-12 at Belmont Abbey College. Learn more at www.bac.edu/schola.
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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.
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Charitable bequest flyer (PDF)
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