Did you know? Since the time of Galileo, there have been about 286 priests and clerics who have been instrumental in science and mathematical fields. Georges Lemaitre, a Belgian diocesan priest with a Ph.D. in physics from MIT, is acknowledged as the founder of contemporary cosmology after discovering the Big Bang theory in 1927. Did you know the Vatican has its own astronomer? Come meet Vatican astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno and learn more about the intersection of science and the Catholic Faith on October 20th at 9:30 a.m. and October 21st at 9:30 a.m.

En la Parroquia de Saint James, Henderson, se realizará una capacitación para “Reconocer y reportar el abuso y la negligencia infantil”. Este programa, acerca de un ambiente seguro, es requerido para todo el clero, los empleados y aquellos en cargos de liderazgo que trabajan con ninos y jóvenes. Esta sesión es para la formación inicial en un ambiente seguro o para aquellos que prefieren la renovación a través de una sesión en directo en vivo. Para registrarse llame a Diacono Ramon Ferrer 984-900-3113 .

Join us for a vibrant weekend at the Taste of Lebanon Festival in Raleigh! Indulge in authentic Lebanese cuisine, enjoy a fun-filled kids zone with games and crafts, and explore cultural performances. This year, we’re excited to offer cooking classes, so you can immerse yourself even more in our traditions! Rain or shine, the fun continues under large tents, so you can celebrate no matter the weather. Visit our information booth to learn more about our multicultural community and the blend of American-Lebanese multigenerational families.

We celebrate the Feast of Mary, Our Lady of the Seas the Sunday closest to September 11, in commemoration of the fallen, their families, survivors and first responders. The Mass is a special liturgy, and we ask for Mary's protection over our parish and our world. We have a Coffee Sunday afterwards and enjoy good food and fellowship.

This is the safe environment training that is required for all clergy, employees and those in leadership positions with children and youth. This session is for either initial safe environment training or for those who prefer renewal via a live session. The session will be 2 1/2 hours long with one short break. Once you complete this session you will receive a certificate which you must give to your ministry site as part of your Level C certification.

St. Thomas More Catholic School will hold its annual Christmas Holiday Shoppe Craft Show in the Friends and Family Hall of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill. Enjoy one-stop shopping with 65 talented artisans and crafters from throughout North Carolina and find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Christmas music, a raffle, bake sale and food truck add festive flair. Free admission.

All those serving in music ministry in the Diocese of Raleigh are invited to this special Mass of thanksgiving for your ministry on the feast of St. Cecilia, patroness of musicians, celebrated by Bishop Luis Zarama. The bishop will also recommission us for our ministry.

For this Mass, the assembly is the choir, and much of the music will be written by diocesan musicians or for our communities! So arrive early at 6:15 p.m. to get your music and for rehearsal, and Mass will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a reception.

Saint Paul Catholic Church in New Bern will be hosting the Vatican International Exhibition “Eucharistic Miracles of the World” on Saturday, September 14 from 2p.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, September 15 from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Come to learn about over 150 of these extraordinary Eucharistic miracles that are continuing right through to our present time! Did you know there was a Eucharistic Miracle in Buenos Aires in 1996 under the leadership of Cardinal Bergoglio (our current Pope Francis) and in Tixtla, Mexico, in October 2006?

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