Bishop Emeritus William George Curlin Passes Away

Bishop Emeritus William George Curlin of the Diocese of Charlotte passed away on December 23, 2018, at Carolinas Medical Center of cancer. He was 90 years old.

Bishop Curlin was the third bishop of the Diocese of Charlotte, serving from 1994 until his retirement in 2002.

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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May all the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Archbishop Kurtz Homily (2014 Eucharistic Congress Charlotte, NC)

The Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville, KY delivered the Holy Hour Homily at the Diocese of Charlotte Eucharistic Congress, September 20, 2014 in Charlotte, NC.

Bishop Jugis Homily - English (2014 Eucharistic Congress Charlotte, NC)

Holy Mass homily of The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis, Bishop of Charlotte, delivered at the 10th Eucharistic Congress, September 20, 2014 in Charlotte, NC 

St. Francis Dedication

The following video is from Catholic News Herald, Diocese of Charlotte

St. Francis of Assisi Church was dedicated by Bishop Peter Jugis of the Diocese of Charlotte on Aug. 16, 2014, in Jefferson, North Carolina.

The Diocesan Support Appeal of the Diocese of Charlotte, NC. English.

The Diocesan Support Appeal of the Diocese of Charlotte, NC. English. Funds collected through this annual appeal to Catholics for financial support is used to fund 31 ministries and offices of the Diocese of Charlotte.

La Apelación Diocesana de Apoyo de la Diócesis de Charlotte, Carolina del Norte. En español

La Apelación Diocesana de Apoyo de la Diócesis de Charlotte, Carolina del Norte. En español. Los fondos recaudados a través de este llamamiento anual a los católicos de apoyo financiero se utiliza para financiar los 31 ministerios y las oficinas de la Diócesis de Charlotte.

Catholic News Herald - Former Lutheran pastor converts to Catholicism - Catholic News from around the country and world

The following excerpts are from the Catholic News Herald of Charlotte, N.C. by reporter SueAnn Howell:

HENDERSONVILLE — Dr. Paul Cates is proof that you are never too old to follow your heart and the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Cates, now in his 70s, is a doctor and former Lutheran pastor who is an avid reader and researcher. He and his son, Dr. Kirk Cates, are in practice together, working with patients who suffer from attention deficit disorder and learning disabilities.

Cates has also been active in homeschooling initiatives for more than 35 years and runs Faith Christian Ministries, where he is known as "homeschool's education doctor."

He will be the first to tell you that he's not one to shrug off the truth when it stares you in the face.

"I have been a pastor for 50-plus years. I have always believed in the Eucharist, that it is the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ," Cates said. "I have always preached that and celebrated it as such."

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Catholic News Herald - Former Lutheran pastor converts to Catholicism - Catholic News from around the country and world

Cardinal Francis Arinze On Three Videos From The 2011 Eucharistic Congress in The Diocese of Charlotte

The following three videos are from Franics Cardinal Arinzes keynote address to Diocese of Charlotte, NC, USA Eucharistic Congress, in September 2011.

I wasn't able to attend, but I enjoyed the good Cardinal's talk, and learned a great deal. I thought you might enjoy them as well.

Part one of three from Cardinal Francis Arnize's talk

Part two of three from Cardinal Francis Arnize's talk

Part three of three from Cardinal Francis Arnize's talk

2013 Ordination Mass Diocese of Charlotte

A promotional video for the Diocese of Charlotte's Mass for the ordination of Jason Christian to the priesthood on June 22, 2013. Watch the ordination Mass live from St. Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte, NC, starting at 10 a.m.: 

http://catholicnewsherald.com/features/local/53-news/roknewspager-local/3598-live-video-experience-the-june-22nd-priesthood-ordination-online

Bishop Jugis discusses Pope Benedict XVI's resignation

Bishop Peter Jugis of the Diocese of Charlotte discusses the resignation of the Holy Father on Feb. 11, 2013

Catholic News Herald - Altar desecrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Charlotte - Catholic news from the Diocese of Charlotte

The following excerpts are from the Catholic News Herald in the Diocese of Charlotte:

• CHARLOTTE — Someone broke into St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 1400 Suther Road Friday evening or Saturday morning, desecrating the altar and causing about $2,600 in damage. No evidence of ritualistic or occult activity was apparent and nothing was stolen from the University City-area church.
• According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report, the person or persons broke a stained glass window on the right side of the church, not visible to the street, sometime after 1:30 a.m. and before 9 a.m. Saturday. They probably cut themselves on the broken glass, and as they walked into the altar area some blood dripped onto the altar cloth, said David Hains, diocesan director of communication.
• Hains said police surmised the person knocked over the crucifix that sat upon the altar, and when it fell it broke the baby Jesus statue in the church's Nativity display. At some point during their break-in, the burglar or burglars triggered the church's alarm, and they left moments later through the narthex.
• Parish staff thought the alarm was triggered accidentally and did not discover the break-in until Saturday morning, Hains said. They immediately called police and Bishop Peter Jugis.
• According to Hains and the church's pastor, Father Patrick Winslow, there appeared to be no signs of satanic activity, but the altar area was desecrated in a "lewd" manner.

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Homily from Bishop Peter Jugis during March for Life

Diocese of Charlotte Bishop Peter J. Jugis was the homilist during the North Carolina Mass in Washington, D.C. during the March for Life 

Voices of the 2013 March for Life

Faithful from the Diocese of Charlotte stand up for life during the 2013 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Mass for Life 2013

Diocese of Charlotte priests, seminarians and Bishop Peter J. Jugis process during the Mass for Life in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 24, 2013.

Eucharistic Congress 2013

The Ninth Eucharistic Congress of the Diocese of Charlotte takes place September 13 & 14, 2013 in Charlotte. The theme of the Congress is, "The Mystery of Faith: Open the Door to Christ."

2012 in the Diocese of Charlotte

Photo highlights of the Diocese of Charlotte. Photos are from the Catholic News Herald, the diocesan newspaper.

Bishop Peter Jugis homily on Religious Liberty

The Homily of Bishop Peter Jugis of the Diocese of Charlotte, September 4, 2012. The homily topics were Religious Liberty, Perpetual Adorartion and the Aniversary of the Cathedral of St. Patrick. The Mass was celebrated during the Democratic National Convention taking place in Charlotte.

Diocese of Charlotte religious freedom banner

Bishop Peter Jugis of the Diocese of Charlotte had a large sign posted on the property of St. Peter Catholic Church During the Democratic National Convention, Sept. 4- 6, 2012

Belmont Abbey College opens home for pregnant students :: EWTN News

The following excerpt is from EWTN News:

North Carolina's Belmont Abbey College has opened a residence to help pregnant, college-age women continue their education before and after they give birth.

The residence is run by Room at the Inn, a Catholic non-profit that serves pregnant mothers and their children.

“Many young women in college facing unexpected pregnancies believe they have to give up everything to keep their babies - but they don't,” Jeanine Wray, Room At The Inn’s executive director, said July 16.

“Room At The Inn can give these young women the opportunity to continue their educations, have their babies, make a positive impact on society and fulfill their hopes and dreams.”

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Belmont Abbey College opens home for pregnant students :: EWTN News

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