NC Catholics Story Archive

Ordination 2024

USCCB visits eastern NC to learn realities of migrant farm workers
‘Guided’: Two languages, one lesson
How to raise saints: School-aged years
With the kids gone, it’s time to leave this big house and move into something smaller

Summer 2024

Scars and stories: Father Bill John returns to active priestly ministry after cardiac arrests
A Gaze of Faith
Marriage Matters for Summer 2024
She wanted to share: Local teacher is honored with Lewis Award
Encyclicals inspire stewardship: Three local priests discuss care for the environment
To the foot of the cross
A healthy balance of culture and tradition
Developing your prayer muscles
Electing to care: What grew from one course
How to raise saints: Newborn owner’s manual
How to raise saints: Toddler and preschool years

Easter 2024

The risen Jesus is the source of our hope and joy
Live with a resurrected mindset
‘It’s a ministry’: Newell retires from Tribunal after 32 years

Fall 2023

ECU grad completes outdoor project at Newman Center
Encouraged by parishioners, local priest pens book
‘Without silence, we lose our bearings’
‘Sin el silencio, la humanidad pierde su norte’

Summer 2023

One gift, decades of success
Let us be open to ‘true rest’
My Catholic Summer: Snapshots from sunny days
For lifetimes: Retiring principal is recognized for commitment to education, faith and others
Continuing to live the fruits of the Spirit
I thought it would be easy to find a new job!
Staying on the path to holiness
Eucharistic Congress is set to welcome people and a centennial

Ordination 2023

‘To your left and right’: Newly ordained Father Nicolas to serve God’s people
This summer, help your children live the fruits of the Spirit
'We both want to get back to the basics of loving communication'
No job ever seems like my 'dream job'
Where is God in our daily interactions?
Delicious French greens

Spring 2023

Synod enters new phase
Four families: Two stories of faith and friendship in uncertain times
'Embraced' and empowered: Schools office starts program to support new principals
The challenge of Easter joy
'Shine & Satisfaction': What the AOH means in my life
We are each a co-pilot

Winter 2023

Local priests reflect on Pope Benedict XVI
Sister Francis Xavier, who served in New Bern in the 1950s and ‘60s, dies in Pennsylvania
Father Gales: ‘Speak out against injustice, racism, marginalization and silence’
Garden and additional columbarium blessed at St. Francis of Assisi
Sinulog Festival commemorates native Filipinos' acceptance of Catholic faith
Diocese shares annual report
Lewis Award announces three finalists
Sister Maxine honored for 75 years