NC Catholics Story Archive

Deacons gather in Apex for annual meeting

Summer 2026

Local professor, theologian is part of commission for Vatican document
Two ordained to transitional diaconate
Critical tourists or thoughtful pilgrims: As we visit churches this summer, which are we?
Special Jubilee Year of St. Francis
Leading across generations
Play your role in the building of the kingdom
Build your support group
Rich Reece, first NC Catholics editor, dies at 77

Spring 2026

Is my child ready to receive the sacraments?
Experience something new
Walking the Way: Insights from the Stations
Marriage Matters: Resolving small differences is a big deal
‘Belonged to something eternal’: For decades, priest and family share faith and friendship
The crisis of loneliness: How can our faith and the Gospel make a difference?
‘Spoon’ helps to mix joy and excellence at Cathedral School
‘Deep reverence’ for the Way of the Cross: Throughout the diocese, prayer is a pillar of Lent

Advent 2025

An ancient hymn proclaiming Christ’s birth
The St. Elizabeth roadmap for holiness
Journeying through Advent with John the Baptist
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
‘Become another Bethlehem’: May our hearts hold love this season
Former Swiss Guard visits diocese
A caring collaboration: Local parishes share ideas to help support new moms in need
Works of grace: Diocese is beacon of Catholic conversion

Jubilee 2025

Founding students persevered: Cristo Rey Research Triangle High School graduates its first class
‘Not made to stand still’ Jubilee year invites all to journey, contemplate
A Jubilee Year pilgrimage: Preparation, Anticipation and Fellowship
A pilgrim’s fare
Cultivate holy leisure
Jubilee 2025 joyfully celebrates hope
El Jubileo 2025 celebra la esperanza con alegría
The twisting, turning journey of parenting
To ‘thrive and flourish’ A CCHD intern writes about her summer
Counselor to four Raleigh bishops posthumously receives papal honor

Summer 2025

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
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

Spring 2025

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