Oct. 6, 2025

10-03-25 CC EDITION

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National Catholic Register

From the Little Flower to Opus Dei, October’s Saints Call Us Into the Deep

COMMENTARY: October’s feast days remind us that God’s glory shines through daily life and hidden acts of love.

 
 

Catholic News Herald

In honor of the upcoming feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4, we take a closer look at the cross closely associated with this famous saint.  

The San Damiano Cross is the one St. Francis was praying before when he received the commission from the Lord to rebuild His Church. All Franciscans cherish his cross as the symbol of their mission from God.

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Catholic News World

7 Special PRAYERS to Your Guardian ANGELS to Protect You and Your Family in Life! Novena to Guardian Angels + More to Share!

 
 

National Catholic Register

The Little Way of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux Is a Path of Hope

COMMENTARY: What gives Thérèse strength is above all hope.

 
 
 

Manifesting the Future of Carolina Catholic Media

 

 

The next chapter of the Carolina Catholic evangelization mission is underway as we identify and train Catholic Zoomers to take the reins from our Catholic Boomers…

 

We are recruiting:

Catholic School Graduates

Belmont Abbey Students

Catholic Campus Ministry Students

SJCS Seminarians

Catholic High School Students

 

to become part of the

CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA OPERATIONS TEAM

 

 

Send your parish/school candidate’s name/parish/contact info to us today!

Catholic

High School Candidates

Catholic

College Candidates

BAC Student SJ Seminarian Candidates

Catholic School Grad

Candidates

 

CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA

 

Will You help us cover expenses with your year-end donation?

Expenses include Rent, Utilities, Legal, Insurance, Subscriptions, Fees, Digital Platforms

Your financial support will ensure a successful transition to our GEN Z Media Operations Team!

 

Volunteer Opportunities

 

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/Ministry Showcase – Marriage, Parenting, Grandparenting to 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

 

 

Maximizing Technology in Today’s World

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.

 

 

Redefining our Mission & Vision 

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!

 

 

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Catholic News Agency

It’s official: St. Francis’ feast day back to being a national holiday in Italy

OSV News

Pope asks everyone to pray the rosary for peace throughout October

LIFESITE

Pope Leo says Latin Mass question

‘very complicated’

The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo speaks on the Traditional Latin Mass

Aleteia

Pope Leo shows us why 70 is the perfect age to begin again

 

National Catholic Register

Vatican Establishes Feast Days of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati

Both saints, commemorated on the date they passed into eternal life, have become role models of faith and commitment for young people.

 
 

CRUX NOW

On purpose or not, Pope grabs third rail of US, Catholic politics with both hands

National Catholic Register

Pope Leo XIV Wades Into Durbin Debate

The number of bishops who have condemned Cardinal Cupich’s decision to honor Durbin with a 'lifetime achievement award' has risen to 10, including two bishops emeritus.

 

LIFESITE

Netflix value collapses after Elon Musk outrage over transgender content on children’s shows

 

Catholic World Report

U.S. bishops join advocates in backing Supreme Court bid to protect women’s sports

 

Catholic World Report

FBI director: There have been terminations’ related to 2023 anti-Catholic memo

FBI Director Kash Patel said in a U.S. Senate hearing that there have

been “terminations” and “resignations” of employees related to a 2023

anti-Catholic memo produced by Richmond, Virginia’s field office and

the agency has made policy adjustments.

 

LIFESITE

Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika will replace him as CEO, board chair of Turning Point USA

National Catholic Register

Charlie Kirk’s Wife: What We Know About Erika Kirk’s Catholic Faith

Erika’s entire Catholic community came together last night in Scottsdale to pray for the Kirk family.

 

Our Sunday Visitor

Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska and the conversations we need to have

Elizabeth Scalia

National Catholic Register

Charlotte, Minneapolis, Charlie Kirk Killing: Cross of Christ Conquers Icons of Evil

The Catholic Herald

The shooting of Charlie Kirk is a spiritual crisis, not just a political one

Samantha Smith

National Catholic Register

The Catholic Church Should Be Doing What Charlie Kirk Did

COMMENTARY: Of all the diabolical smears in the world, none have the sticking power of false witness, when people want to believe it.

National Catholic Register

Father Mike Schmitz on Charlie Kirk’s Death: Don’t Let Anger Harden Your Heart

“Is it a fool’s errand to try and make sense of something like this?” Megyn Kelly asked the Catholic priest.

 
 
 

National Catholic Register

Charlotte Bishop Restricts Traditional Latin Mass to 1 Chapel

The bishop said the chapel is 'not a parish, nor is it a parish-like community being formed for those who desire to celebrate the TLM.'

Catholic News Herald

Chapel of the Little Flower to open for Traditional Latin Masses Oct. 5

 

Catholic News Herald

Healed and Restored Gala raises $60,000 to help victims of trauma

 

Catholic News Herald

Bishop Martin: Fed up with the news lately? Ask yourself: What will I do?

 

Catholic News Herald

Priest assigned to Statesville parish

 

Chris Stefanick’s live seminars, TV, radio and video ministry have reached millions, and his educational initiatives are revitalizing the Church. Here is his full talk from the 2025 Eucharistic Congress Sept. 6 from the Charlotte Convention Center.

 

Catholic News Herald

Belmont Abbey College announces Visual and Performing Arts Center site and conceptual design plans

 

St. Joseph College Seminary

 

Father Kauth asked that some dirt that was moved to make room for the new chapel be added to the small hill located behind the construction site.  By raising this hill, Father created a great vantage point from which to survey progress.  Our general contractor, Edifice, is doing great, and the project is on time and on budget. You can follow along from the comfort of your home or office by visiting the construction cam HERE

The columns and beams have now been joined for 2/3 of the chapel, and studs are being added in addition to the inner roof.

Please pray for the safety of our construction workers.

 

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Catholic News Herald

Mass celebrates opening of new seminary year

Catholic News Herald

Local seminary’s impact reflected in

new clergy

 

We are blessed to have the Daughters of the Virgin Mother here at the seminary and in our diocese. The other day, Whitney Hetzel brought two members of the Sisters of Mary (https://worldvillages.org/), one of whom works in Tanzania and the other in Mexico, to meet with Mother Mary Raphael and the other sisters. It is always extra joyful when sisters visit with sisters. From left to right: Sr. Mary Agatha Rose, Sr. Mary Jacinta, Sr. Marilyn, Mother Mary Raphael, Sr. Margie Cheong, Whitney Hetzel, Christy George, and Sr. Mary Philomena. Please pray for all of our sisters and consider supporting their missions.

 

Charlotte Latin Mass Community

The Charlotte Latin Mass Community, (CLMC) is a private association of the faithful as defined by Canon Law (Can. 299 §1 and Can. 215).  We are Catholic faithful in the Charlotte area who strive in a common endeavor to pass down the traditional Catholic Faith to our children and to worship through the traditional Latin Rite liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church. We subject ourselves in full docility to the authentic authority of our Bishop, His Excellency Michael Martin, and the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV; which is to protect and defend the Catholic faith and the sacred deposit of tradition. MORE

 
 

These are tough times to navigate. The Charlotte Latin Mass Community would like to make our position clear:

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Charlotte Latin Mass Community Poll

This poll is ONLY for those in the Charlotte, NC diocese

If you go to Latin Mass at one of the four parishes in the Diocese of Charlotte, please consider taking our poll.  For the Latin Mass faithful in the Diocese of Charlotte: what are you currently planning to do after October 2nd when the TLM is no longer available at your parish?

TAKE SURVEY HERE

 

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CRUX

Traditionalists rejoice that top US cardinal allowed to celebrate old Latin Mass at St. Peter’s

 
 
 

Catholic News & Events in Raleigh

 

Diocese of Raleigh FACEBOOK Page

 
 
 
 

"What a powerful moment to be with my shepherd and share the joy of the gospel."

Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS

Bishop Fabre met with Pope Leo XIV on June 26…

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Catholic News & Events in South Carolina

 

Diocese of Charleston FACEBOOK Page

 

Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston

Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, has outlined a vision for the next five years called Via Fidelis. This journey of faith aims to teach Catholics of South Carolina so that we help spread the Gospel and win hearts for God’s goodness, mercy, love, justice and peace.  Learn more about this exciting journey for our diocese here: charlestondiocese.org/via-fidelis