Dear Friends and Benefactors:

Engaging the Faithful: The Role of Carolina Catholic Media

A Journey of Evangelization in Charlotte 2019-Present

Before 2019, there was no local electronic media voice for the Catholic Church in Charlotte. This changed with the establishment of Carolina Catholic Media, which has become instrumental in spreading the Good News within the Diocese of Charlotte and across the Carolinas ever since.

If Jesus Christ were on earth today, how would He spread His message of salvation? Would He use television, radio, newspapers, direct mail, billboards, DVDs, or would Jesus use the internet and digital platforms like YouTube, Podcasts, email, and text messages? We believe Jesus would use as many means as possible, and that is why we diversified to offer a wide variety of electronic media tools to evangelize and promote Gospel values.

Over the years we have constantly discussed the history, vision, and mission of Carolina Catholic Media (Carolina Catholic Radio) and how we can best serve the Charlotte Diocese and Catholics across the Carolinas as a Laity Apostolate.  We have engaged with many members of both clergy and laity to identify areas of need where Carolina Catholic Media can provide solutions and add value as an independent Catholic Media supplier.  We have utilized an official Advisory Board which has included category specialists for the Clergy, Catholic Education, Parish Life, Development, Business, and Technology.

These efforts underscore Carolina Catholic Media’s commitment to leveraging modern communication tools to foster faith, provide spiritual nourishment, and engage the Catholic community in Charlotte. Through innovative media strategies and collaborative endeavors, Carolina Catholic Media has always aimed to spread the Gospel and promote Gospel values effectively.

As we look ahead to new ownership mid-year, we need a new generation of committed Catholics who are ready to step forward to provide compelling, relevant Catholic content.  We’re calling on a new generation of Catholics that embrace new media and digital technology to bring those skills to continue what we have started at Carolina Catholic Media.  

In the weeks ahead I will be sharing many of the program topics and achievements accomplished in the hopes that it will spur an idea or think of someone who fits our needs going forward.  All positions are volunteer.  Please refer candidates to us so we can continue our Carolina Catholic Apostolic Mission for many years to come.  

Charlotte’s

CATHOLIC RADIO RELAUNCH 2025  

PARISH PLEDGE #1:  $1000 per month

PARISH PLEDGE #2:    $750 per month

PARISH PLEDGE #3:    $500 per month

      FAMILY TITHE #1:    $100 per month  

   FAMILY TITHE #2:      $50 per month

     FAMILY TITHE #3:      $25 per month  

As a 501c3 non-profit corporation, please know that your pledge/tithe is 100% tax deductible.  On behalf of everyone at CCM, we look forward to you joining us continue the mission!  May God Bless you and your family abundantly in the year ahead!

In the peace of Christ,

David

David M. Papandrea, OFS

Founder/Chairman

Carolina Catholic Media Network

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YEAR END PLANNING

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Please speak with your financial advisor about the above and please consider a contribution to Carolina Catholic Media which is a non-profit charitable entity.

Thank you and Happy New Year.


Richard G. Hoefling
Attorney at Law/Officer
Carolina Catholic Media

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FEBRUARY—MONTH OF THE HOLY FAMILY

The month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family. The special devotion which proposes the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as the model of virtue of all Christian households began in the 17th century. It started almost simultaneously in Canada and France: the Association of the Holy Family was founded in Montreal in 1663, and by the Daughters of the Holy Family in Paris in 1674. This devotion soon spread and in 1893 Leo XIII expressed his approval of a feast under this title and himself composed part of the Office. On account of the flight into Egypt this feast has been observed by the Copts from early times. The feast was welcomed by succeeding Pontiffs as an efficacious means for bringing home to the Christian people the example of the Holy Family at Nazareth, and by the restoration of the true spirit of family life, stemming, in some measure, the evils of present-day society.

In the words of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII, "Nothing truly can be more salutary or efficacious for Christian families to meditate upon than the example of this Holy Family, which embraces the perfection and completeness of all domestic virtues."

Sources:
(1) Month of the Holy Family—Catholic Culture (Retrieved on January 31, 2022);
(2)  Demetz
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On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Bishop Martin visited the parish and celebrated the parish Mass at 11 a.m. In his homily he challenged everyone to live out their baptismal call and to realize that we are all called to respond to the Lord’s goodness to us. During the distribution of Holy Communion, the Bishop chose not to use the altar rails to distribute, and this was upsetting to a number of parishioners who have been used to our (almost decade-long) practice here; using the kneelers but allowing each person to choose how he or she receives in accordance with individual conscience. Hence, I wanted to address the concern, and, while not speaking for the Bishop in this regard, give some insight into his actions.

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Welcome!

Carolina Traditional Liturgy Society exists to promote the Traditional Liturgy throughout the Carolinas, as well as to help the faithful live out the traditions, customs, and culture of the Church, including feast celebrations through the traditional liturgical calendar; and to support our priests, Traditional Masses, and related events at parishes under the local bishop.

We are committed to providing accurate, reliable, and easily understandable information that is rooted in the teachings of the Church. Whether you are a lifelong Catholic or someone new to the faith, we strive to meet you where you are on your spiritual journey.

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My dear brothers and sisters in Christ

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