NC Catholics Story Archive

Summer 2024

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
Scars and stories: Father Bill John returns to active priestly ministry after cardiac arrests
A Gaze of Faith
Marriage Matters for Summer 2024

Easter 2024

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

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

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
One gift, decades of success

Ordination 2023

Where is God in our daily interactions?
Delicious French greens
‘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'

Spring 2023

The challenge of Easter joy
'Shine & Satisfaction': What the AOH means in my life
We are each a co-pilot
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

Winter 2023

Sister Maxine honored for 75 years
Honoring a holy woman who suffered greatly
Make faith a way of life in the family
How can families practice the works of mercy? - Visit the sick
As human beings, we rejoice
A family becomes a parish
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