NC Catholics Story Archive

Deacons gather in Apex for annual meeting

Summer 2025

Remembering a caring pope
'Swift & Surprising' Diocese reacts to Pope Leo XIV
A small gesture with large meaning
A Catholic Moment
Raleigh priest experiences surprise and history in Rome
Pope Leo XIV: First American Pope
Pope Francis: A brief biography
Requiescat in pace His Holiness Pope Francis
Immersed: A reflection on poverty and homelessness
In action: The writings & teachings of Pope Francis
Local clergy share how Pope Francis impacted their ministry

Spring 2025

Do I need to buy the latest 'thing' for my child?
A New Song for Our Souls
‘We met Jesus today’ Volunteer medical team assists Asheville area
‘Because he believed’
In Memoriam: Sister Dolly Glick and Sister Mary Robert Williams
Bestowed: 16 in diocese receive papal honors
The value of a visit
Catholic Campus Ministry has new home
Catholic Charities campaign highlights neighbors helping neighbors
A Lenten challenge: Be holy in thought and word

Centennial 2024

Centennial Cooking: Recipes that represent the people of the diocese
Light show, sacred music delight concertgoers
Centennial Ball marks new chapter for 'Best Diocese in the World'
Raffle Results! Winners are chosen on diocesan anniversary
Papal honors announced for 16 in diocese
‘We were first’ At least five claims, and maybe no single answer
For the next 100 years, embrace your role as stewards
Cardinal Gibbons hosts two centennial events
Centennial Sunday unites parishes

Fall 2024

‘You are not alone’ Bishops and others offer encouragement, understanding and donations
A ‘visible home’ - Sacred Heart observes anniversary of its church dedication
Turning a page - Pope: Reading cultivates personal growth
Bells are ringing: St. Andrew is home to three new church bells
‘Happy and proud’ - Fayetteville Deanery welcomes centennial monstrance
Diocese of Raleigh hosts professional development day for educators
Community honors its patroness
Cathedral hosts Blue Mass
Catholic Charities mobilizes aid for Hurricane Helene relief and recovery
‘To hear that again’ Student compiles, edits book of priest’s homilies
Our actions do not occur in isolation
Cultivate a spirit of generosity
Celebrate fall with pumpkin pancakes
Our daughter and her husband are having a family crisis
Praying the 24 hours of the day - Part 1
Creating a prayerful parenting partnership - Part 1
Proclaim your core values and then live them

Ordination 2024

‘Thanks be to God’: Two are ordained to priesthood
Postcards from the faithful: Indy Edition