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St. Mark names Lauren Hamilton to leadGEN-Z Parish/School Initiative withCarolina Catholic Media |
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Lauren HamiltonSt. Mark/Carolina Catholic Media Missionary Hello! My name is Lauren Hamilton. I am originally from south Florida, but my family moved to North Carolina in 2013. I graduated from Christ the King High School and then attended Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC, where I played on the Women’s Volleyball team and completed my degree in Elementary Education. During my college experience, I was introduced to the FOCUS missionaries present on our campus. FOCUS is an apostolate committed to fulfilling Jesus’ Great Commission to make disciples of all nations - and this mission is carried out by missionary teams on college campuses across the country. The FOCUS missionaries at Belmont Abbey greatly impacted me through their steadfast and authentic friendship, deep divine intimacy with Our Lord, and their ability to see and share the Gospel in all things. I was deeply moved by my friendship with my missionary in particular, which led to a calling I felt to apply for FOCUS myself. I wanted the opportunity to walk with college women the same way I was accompanied, to be able to love them where they are at and invite them into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ! I said “yes” to a 2-year commitment with FOCUS and was asked to serve at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. I ended up staying for an extra year, and recently finished 3 total years serving the students, primarily the student athletes, at Nicholls. Mission has changed my outlook on what it means to be not only a Catholic, but a daughter of God, and my experience as a missionary has only further convicted me that the Gospel is meant for everyone and the Father’s love knows no bounds! After three years with FOCUS, I felt the Lord inviting me to a different mission field - back to the classroom. I discerned to move back to Charlotte, NC to be closer to family and friends. I accepted a teaching position at St. Mark Catholic School (my home parish) in Huntersville, NC where I am teaching 7th grade Math! I am excited and humbled to work with middle schoolers and be a witness to the joy of the Gospel. I look forward to connecting more Catholics across North Carolina! God Bless! Lauren Hamilton |
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Catholic Zoomers (age 16-29)… from our High Schools, Colleges, and recent College graduates. We are recruiting GEN Z Volunteer Leaders who are: to becomeCAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIAGEN Z PARISH/SCHOOL LEADERS Who are your top parish & school candidates? |
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| This Carolina Catholic/GEN-Z Media initiative is designed to work through our parishes, ministries, high schools and colleges to identify and place Young Catholics in Media positions of interest like broadcast/podcast announcing, reporting, writing and operational tasks for technology enthusiasts. These are volunteer positions that can be used to fulfill internship and service hour requirements. This Carolina Catholic/GEN-Z Media Initiative will provide a rare hands-on learning opportunity for real world media experience. We look forward to shepherding this generation of young media leaders! |
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE, GET INVOLVED WITH US! Many hands make light work! We need volunteers who believe in our mission to bring Carolina Catholic Media to every ear in the Charlotte Diocese and Upstate SC! What role are you called to play? 12 Teams Under Construction 1. Finance/Fundraising/Grant Writing Committee 2. Network/Affiliate Development – Maximize 7 platforms and new outlets for content distribution 3. Catholic Parish Point Persons from Charlotte, Raleigh and Charleston Dioceses 4. Publicity– Share Your Parish News and upcoming events 5. Creative– Video/Website/Social/Print/eblasts 6. Multi-Platform Tech Integration – Sharing programs across Radio and 6 digital platforms 7. Local Talk Program Development – What topic are you passionate about? Lengths vary. 8. School Forum – Catholic School/Home School education (High School, College Focus) 9. Family Life Ministries – Marriage, Parenting, Grandparenting Vocations & Living the Beatitudes 10. Catholic Teen Formation – Confirmation to College to Career, keeping connected with our Faith 11. Catholic Music Channel – Featuring playlists from Local Kids, Teens, Adults 12. Faith & Sport – Feature Local Catholic School Teams, Athletes / Catholic Athlete of the Week TECHNOLOGY TIMELINE By using today’s technology, we commit to reach every soul across the Diocese of Charlotte, NC and Upstate SC. In addition to Radio, we have expanded our CAROLINA CATHOLIC media platforms to include Video on our website, mobile app, Facebook/Instagram/X social media and YouTube channel. We provide access to all our platforms through our weekly eNewsletters. Our streaming technology allows us to access every computer and smartphone allowing us to significantly reduce projected capital expenditures. This overcame the biggest single broadcast objection of “I can’t hear you.” With 90% population reach by Smartphone the broadcast signal is not an issue. With compelling content the ears and eyes will come. WHERE WE GO FROM HERE… CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA offers a unique opportunity to reach the entire Local Catholic Community both registered Catholics, those in the pews on Sunday AND the vast flock of those who are not. With 5 million people in the Charlotte Diocese and a Charlotte metro workday population increase of 20% (post pandemic) there is much room to grow with our outreach in the Vineyard of the Carolinas (3 dioceses - 15 million souls - 1.5 million Catholics). During these tumultuous times where the world feels upside down, may we be guided by GOD’S love, mercy and grace. May we grow in and be strengthened by our Catholic faith to reinvigorate our hope in and our love for GOD and for one another. May we truly be Instruments of His Peace by our actions and by our words… to feed the hungry, cloth the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the stranger AND the unwanted child, care for the ill and love our enemies. CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA looks forward to continuing providing you with ONE LOCAL CATHOLIC VOICE that truly reflects the MOSAIC OF MINISTRIES created by you for all our Carolina Catholics. From the CRIB TO THE CROSS, may we always remember the REASON FOR EVERY SEASON! PRAISE BE JESUS CHRIST, NOW AND FOREVER! VIVA CRISTO REY! I look forward to hearing from you! In the peace of Christ, David M. Papandrea, OFS Founder/Chairman Carolina Catholic Media Network Federal Tax ID: 81-5061992 PH/TX: 704.880.0260 DONATE HERE |
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National Catholic Register |
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National Catholic Register ‘It was the best year of my life.’ |
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Catholic News Herald Students head back to school with smiles |
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The Diocese of Charlotte Prison Ministry is made up of parish-based volunteers who visit people incarcerated in prisons, jails and detention centers located in the 46 counties of western North Carolina that encompass the Diocese of Charlotte. They enrich their faith – bringing company, hope, love and the mercy of Jesus Christ. Learn more below about how to volunteer or request a visit for a loved one. What We Do FAQs Resources |
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Charlotte Latin Mass CommunityEleventh Sunday after Pentecost Diocese of Charlotte, NC August 24, 2025 Latin Mass attendanceSt. Ann Catholic Church: 390 St. Anthony of Padua SSPX: 270 St. Thomas Aquinas: 305 St. John the Baptist: 230 Our Lady of Grace: 300 |
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