The Office of Child & Youth Protection will host a training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. 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 needing the 5-year renewal.

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8201176302803438169

The Office of Child & Youth Protection will host a training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. 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 needing the 5-year renewal.

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6367410809998610776

The Office of Child & Youth Protection will host a training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. 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 needing the 5-year renewal.

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8616127593079556701

The Office of Child & youth Protection will host a training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. 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 needing the 5-year renewal.

Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1816454117308088414

Start Advent off right on Sunday, December 3, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Ignatius Hall at Saint Raphael Parish in Raleigh. Learn about the liturgical season of Advent, enjoy time with St. Nicholas, sip on some hot cocoa, explore different cultural traditions, meet the saints of this season, decorate your Advent wreath, and enjoy the camaraderie with your family. The per-family registration of $15 covers everything, including an Advent wreath, wreath decorations & candles, one cookie per child, hot cocoa, popcorn, and craft activities!

The Rite of Election will be celebrated for the catechumens of the Diocese of Raleigh on the first Sunday of Lent. The Rite will be centered on the transition of the catechumens, those being prepared for baptism, confirmation and first Eucharist, into the elect. 

El Rito de Elección para los catecúmenos de la diócesis de Raleigh, se celebrará el primer domingo de Cuaresma. Este Rito se centrará en la transición de los catecúmenos a elegidos como paso necesario para recibir los sacramentos del bautismo, la confirmación y la primera comunión.

St. Therese Catholic Church welcomes renowned author and speaker Kevin Wells. Kevin’s talk will introduce us to Venerable Aloysius Schwartz and his work in Mexico. This work includes his founding of Girlstown & Boystown to protect Mexican children from poverty and human trafficking. Questions? Please email jpaparozzi@yahoo.com

Since 1983, retreats and socials for persons with disabilities have been organized in this diocese at various retreat centers and parishes. This particular event is a social (Christmas party) at a location that is accessible. It involves music, sharing, gifts and lunch. Over the years we have had spiritual directors such as Msgr. David Brockman, Msgr. John Wall, Msgr. Jerry Lewis and many priests who are now deceased.

RSVP to Michael Citrini at mcitrini@gmail.com.