Serving Christ and Connecting Catholics in Western North Carolina

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  Celebrating our American pope

   

   

   

   

   

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  Peruvian bishop visits Hendersonville, recounts meetings with pope

   

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  Eyewitness to history

  Charlotte seminarians were there when Pope Leo XIV was announced

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  Bishop Martin 'thrilled' about new Pope Leo XIV

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  The art of heaven

  Artist’s hands carve sacred beauty across the diocese

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Bishop Martin's calendar of events

Pope Leo XIV

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  Pope Leo XIV has made a mark in first week
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  Bishop Martin: Seize the moment offered by new pope
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  Pope Leo to inaugurate his papacy May 18
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  New pope calls for Christian witness in world that finds faith 'absurd'
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  Catholic students take in the historic moment
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  First American elected pope

Local News

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  Honoring Mary in May
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  Revival speaker: We belong to God
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  St. Joseph Vietnamese Church launches capital campaign
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  Two friars make solemn professions
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  Pennybyrn dedicates bridge to long-time resident couple
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  Mourning Pope Francis

Pope Francis

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  Remembering Pope Francis
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  Bishop Martin, others reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis
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  Mourning Pope Francis
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  Poor and powerful pray for eternal repose of a pope
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  Pope was a pastor first, which is lasting gift to church

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• Celebrating our American pope

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• Bishop Martin to offer Mass tonight for new pope
• Revival speaker: We belong to God

Introducing our Fifth Bishop

• Bishop Martin tours Charlotte Birthright
• Bishop Martin offers advice on raising faith-filled children
• Bishop Martin visits Mint Hill parish
• Catholic Schools Week Mass with Bishop Martin
• Engaging with God takes work, spiritually and practically, Bishop Martin preaches

Photo Galleries

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  Catholic students take in the historic moment
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  Mass for Pope Francis
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  Good Friday with Bishop Martin
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  Two bishops pray
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  Live Via Crucis
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  Pope Francis funeral
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  Easter
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  Holy Thursday celebrations
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  Palm Sunday celebrations
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  Chrism Mass
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  Palm Sunday with Bishop Martin
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  Gratitude and need remain
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  Families return to Swannanoa homes
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  Donors help ‘rebuild lives’
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  Immersive Stations of the Cross
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  Walking a spiritual journey
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  ‘Never give up!’
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  A model of evangelization
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  Celebrating St. Patrick
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  Ash Wednesday gallery