DONATE NOWWe are still in need of $10,000 to meet our immediate financial obligations through June 30.
As a result of this shortfall we must seriously consider turning off Charlotte's 1st Catholic Radio station,
AM1270 WCGC, for the summer or perhaps the rest of the year. In the meantime, we have slashed our operating budget from $15,000 to $5,000 per month to operate within revenue received from donations and program underwriting. This 66% expense reduction severely limits our capabilities to provide you with the vast array of timely Catholic content you have become accustomed to receiving across our 7 media platforms. Please do what you can financially and by spreading the word to help keep true Catholic content available on-air, on-line and on-demand! Thank you and God Bless!
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"Thank you for all your work to put forth Catholic morals and values."
Pat from Davidson
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Carolina Catholic Media Network is delighted to announce that award-winning Catholic Journalist, SueAnn Howell, will serve the network as a Strategic Communications Advisor.
Over the course of her career, SueAnn has covered Church news in the U.S. and abroad. Her stories and photos for the Catholic News Herald have been picked up by all of the major Catholic wire services, appeared in local and diocesan publications around the country, and in Columbia magazine, the official global publication of the Knights of Columbus.
SueAnn is a Secular Discalced Carmelite in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Commmunity in the Diocese of Charlotte.
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CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA
Proclaiming the faith in a digital age
with Local Evangelization built to put the
TRUTH of JESUS CHRIST
back into the secular and contrary messages of our world.
Carolina Catholic 12 Core Initiatives* and Team Leaders
Men’s Ministries – Jason Murphy (The Obligation), Ray Haywood (The ReMENant) Women’s Ministries – Jean Whelan and Kathleen Lewis (Joyful Echo) Family Relationship Ministries – Carolyn Klika (Abounding Joy) and Sara Daigle (Grace & Grit) Senior Mentor Ministry – Brion & Patty Blais, Teresa Sanctis Catholic Schools/Home Schools – Donna Lamparter, Crystal Koury, Tara Hackman, Elizabeth Hadi High School Media Clubs/College Internship & Community Service Programs PRO-LIFE Ministries – Dr. Matt Harrison, Mike FitzGerald (C-PLAN), Elizabeth Harris (Sidewalk Advocates) Human Trafficking Awareness – Kara Griffin (CCDOC), Tammy Harris (The Ursus Institute) Healed and Restored Ministry – Elza Spaedy Charlotte Latin Mass Community – Mike FitzGerald; Sensus Fidelium – Steve Cunningham Parish Community Event Calendar – Pam Cullen, Mabel Harrison The Clergy Corner “Homily of the Day” and Special Event Speakers led by St. Thomas Aquinas Parish * We are also in search for a team to lead our Hispanic Programming initiative As you look at our progress these past 4 and a half years and what we are planning for you in the future, please keep in mind that the vast majority of this work is done by our largely volunteer staff. Despite this cost savings we have come to a fork in the road where we can no longer operate Charlotte’s 1 st Catholic Radio Station without your immediate financial support. We currently need $10,000 to meet our financial obligations through June 30. As a result, we are working on contingency plans which include shutting the radio station off or selling it while continuing to operate our Livestream, Mobile App, Website, YouTube Channel, Podcast Channel and eNewsletter digital platforms. Support CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA today.
The Future of CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA depends on YOU!
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Carolina Catholic Stories & Topics in the News
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2023 priest assignments announced
CHARLOTTE — Bishop Peter J. Jugis announces the following priest assignments, effective July 11, 2023, unless otherwise noted:
- Father Darren Balkey, parochial vicar of St. Leo the Great Parish in Winston-Salem, will become parochial vicar of St. Matthew Parish in Charlotte.
- Father Christian Cook, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Hendersonville, will become pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Swannanoa.
- Father Alfonso Gamez, parochial vicar of Our Lady of Mercy Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Mission in Winston-Salem, will become parochial vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Charlotte.
- Father José Enrique Gonzalez Gaytán, parochial vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Charlotte, will become pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Lenoir.
- Father Andres F. Gutierrez, a new priest to the Diocese of Charlotte, will become pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Hendersonville.
- Father Stephen Hoyt, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Lenoir, will become the chaplain to Maryfield at Pennybyrn in High Point.
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Father Aaron Huber, a parochial vicar at St. Mark Parish in Huntersville, will become the full-time chaplain at Christ the King Catholic High School in Huntersville while being in residence at the rectory at St. Mark Church.
- Father Thomas J. Kessler, pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Parish in Statesville, will become parochial vicar of St. Matthew Parish in Charlotte.
- Vincentian Father Bruce J. Krause is appointed parochial vicar of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Charlotte, effective June 29, 2023.
- Father Jacob Mlakar, parochial vicar of Holy Cross Parish and assistant chaplain at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, will be assigned to full-time studies at the Angelicum in Rome to complete his degree in Spiritual Theology.
- Father Juan Miguel Sanchez, parochial vicar of St. Matthew Parish and part-time assistant chaplain at Charlotte Catholic High School in Charlotte, will become parochial vicar of Our Lady of Mercy Parish and Our Lady of Fatima Mission in Winston-Salem.
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Father Jonathan Torres, a parochial vicar at St. Matthew Parish in Charlotte, will become the full-time chaplain at Charlotte Catholic High School while being in residence at the rectory at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Charlotte.
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Father Henry Tutuwan, pastor of St. Benedict the Moor Parish in Winston-Salem and Good Shepherd Mission in King, will return to the Diocese of Buea in Cameroon.
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Father Melchesideck Yumo, a parochial vicar at St. Mark Parish in Huntersville, will become the parochial administrator for St. Benedict the Moor Parish in Winston-Salem and Good Shepherd Mission in King.
— Catholic News Herald
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We are thrilled to have Andrew Mahon on location, beginning his tenure as Magister Capellae at St. Joseph College Seminary. Here Andrew directs seminarian Kolbe Murrey, Deacon Matthew Harrison, and Andrew's brother Christopher Mahon during Holy Mass. Welcome Andrew and family!
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One on One with Fr. Peter AscikIn this episode of Carolina Catholic Showcase, Elizabeth Harris, Pro-Life Correspondent, captures the mission of the Office of Family Life in the Diocese of Charlotte through its Director Fr. Peter Ascik, who also serves as Pastor of St. Mary, Help of Christians and Christ the King Catholic Mission. During the candid conversation, Elizabeth simultaneously elicits the essence of the heart of Fr. Peter and his honorable call from a very young age to affirm all human life from fertilization to natural death. The interview beckons us to approach the pro-life movement through a compassionate lens, drawing the listener closer to the merciful heart of Jesus through his Holy Mother, and how to get engaged in advocacy to authentically live the Gospel of Life. WATCH NOW
I feel inspired, educated, informed and encouraged to go out and do what I can.
Thank you, Fr. Ascik!
Delores King
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Catholic Men's Conference Of The Carolinas - On Demand EpisodesLISTEN NOW
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Clergy Corner / From the Rooftop
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JOYFUL ECHO with Jean and Kathleen
"Chaplet of the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit"
Jean and Kathleen are joined by Father Matthew Buettner of St. Joseph College Seminary and Whitney Hetzel from the Catholic Company. Do you ENJOY your relationship with the Holy Spirit? Is that even possible?
Father Buettner joins Jean and Kathleen on the last show of Season 3 to talk about these answers.
View the entire JOYFUL ECHO Playlist Here!
WATCH NOW
THE OBLIGATION with Jason Murphy
Once again Jason is joined by his good friend Rick Barrett "The Armed Catholic." Rick is the host of "The Daily Mag Dump" program which airs daily on Spiritus TV and also on Saturday afternoons on The Carolina Catholic Media Network. He is also certified firearms instructor and host of Sensus Fidelium's own "News from the Pew". Rick and Jason cover some important topics including the attack on the 2nd Amendment's right to bear and keep arms, the importance and duty of a man to provide defense of his family, church, and society. Jason and Rick also discuss the crisis within our Church regarding the large statistic of Catholic's who do not believe in the Real Presence of the Blessed Sacrament and the Church's failed attempts at renewal efforts through initiatives and words only...a change in behavior is needed to help the faithful understand the Source and Summit of their Faith. Finally, they cover "The Martyrs' Walk" Catholic Bootcamp in which Rick was one of the original graduates in early May of this immersive martyrdom exercise designed to put men to the test physically, spiritually, and mentally by combining rigorous exercises and lessons of St. Ignatius of Loyola's Retreat Exercises.
http://www.thearmedcatholic.com
http://www.themartyrswalk.com
Sensus Fidelium Hour (Episode #27):
Gifts of the Holy Ghost
(from a Fr. Ripperger lecture)View the entire Playlist Here!WATCH NOW
FAITH AND SPORT with Dr. John Acquaviva Faith & Sport:
Our goal is to bring an everyday sports-talk show to Catholics and Catholic-radio listeners, but with character, morality, and ethics regularly weaved into the conversation.
Why our Faith is important in Sport:
In 2004, Pope John Paul II instituted the Office of Church and Sport to fully recognize the significance of athletics in our culture. The pope intended that athletes, fans, parents, coaches, and sport administrators call upon their Catholic faith to guide actions and words in athletic competition, regardless of our method of participation.All Episodes available Here!WATCH NOW
PRESCRIPTION: LIFE with Dr. Matthew Harrison
In this latest episode of "Prescription Life" with Dr. Matthew Harrison, Dr. Harrison speaks with Tracy Winsor, the co-founder and Administrative Coordinator of "Be Not Afraid," a beautiful ministry headquartered right here in North Carolina that provides tangible and loving support to parents whose unborn children receive difficult diagnoses and who still commit to carrying their children to term. After starting in western North Carolina, "Be Not Afraid" is now a national ministry serving families in all 50 states.
All Episodes available here!LISTEN NOW
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Transmitting faith: AM1270 Catholic Radio Charlotte
celebrates four years on the airwaves
CNH feature article spreads the word of the good works being done by this media apostolate
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CAROLINA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CALENDAR
with Pam Cullen
UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS
Our Lady of Grace in Lancaster, SC will have Fr Gerald Murray talk on June 30th
on “Calming the Storm: The Crisis Facing the Catholic Church and Society.” His book by the same title is free. A reception follows.
St Ann’s is seeking volunteers for their November 4th “Carnival” committees. It is a main fundraiser for the year. Join in with your talents for another successful event fulfilling their mission “Little Parish with a Big Heart.” Contact DrJoe620@gmail.com
Young Adult Ministry at St Gabriel will meet at Whitewater Center on June 29.
Enjoy a summer evening at River Jam with free live music. Drinks and food available. Carpool options – contact st gabrielchurch.org/YAM
“Roots of Our Faith” pilgrimage with Queen of the Apostles is going to Italy from October 1-11! The cost for the trip is $5,750 which includes air fare, hotel, breakfasts, 7 dinners, sightseeing entrance fees, taxes, surcharges, and gratuities. Only 30 slots available on a first come basis. Email Chrissy at parishops@queenoftheapostles.org for a registration form.
Called to serve moms in need? The Pro-Life Ministry Fair is coming again to St Mark’s Sunday, July 9th. Find ways to get involved with one of the many organizations. Visit respect.life@stmarknc.org
St Mark is once again having Totus Tuus, Monday, July 17 to July 21, 8:30 to 2 PM. This is a fun experience for children to explore their faith through Mass, music, games, and skits. Rising first to 6th graders is $20. 7th to 12th grade students have no fee but RSVP is required.
St Mark Youth Ministry – middle and high school youth will have an Annual Summer Bash on Wednesday, July 26 from 6:30 Mass to 8:45 PM. Cookout, fun, outdoor field games.
St Philip Neri in Fort Mill, SC is offering “Summer Series of Spiritualities” in their Young Adult Ministry. The schedule: 6/27 Ignatian, 7/11 Thomistic, 7/25 Augustinian, 8/8 Franciscan. 7 PM begins in the Cafe Room with snacks, followed by discussion on the spirituality of the night. All young adults are welcome (18 to 35).
St Terese invites you to a “Scriptures and Spirits” evening on July 11 at 7PM at Boondoggler’s Brewery at 239 Singleton’s Rd, Mooresville. Bring your bible and listen to Father Huver, the featured speaker.
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Catholic Conference CenterWe are thrilled to be the 2023 host for the Cursillo - Catholic Diocese of Charlotte men's and women's weekends. Cursillo has been a life-changer for so many people. Please pray for the Spirit to descend upon the Center this week and next. 
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The Charlotte Latin Mass Community
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Latin Masses This Week
1. Wednesday June 28, 6pm – St. Ann (Vigil of Ss. Peter & Paul)
2. Thursday June 29, 7pm – St. Thomas Aquinas (Solemn feast of Ss. Peter & Paul)
3. Friday June 30, 7am – St. Ann (Commemoration of Ss. Peter & Paul)
4. Saturday July 1, 9am (Low) – St. Ann & 10am (High) St. Thomas Aquinas (Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ/First Saturday)
Vigil and Feast of Ss. Peter & Paul – June 28/29
The feast of Ss. Peter & Paul, this Thursday June 29, is an important feast in the Church’s liturgical calendar, and is preceded the day prior by the Vigil of Ss. Peter & Paul on Wednesday June 28. Traditionally, the vigil ahead of a solemn feast is a separate liturgical day of preparation and penance (now voluntary) for the solemn feast the next day. To learn more about the Mass of the Vigil of Ss. Peter & Paul, please see this article by Greg DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement: https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2022/06/the-vigil-of-ss-peter-and-paul.html#.YrvcY4TMKHs
Feast of the Precious Blood – Saturday July 1
As mentioned above, this Saturday July 1 is the feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and St. Ann will be offering a special Low Mass at 9am to honor this feast. Additionally, St. Thomas Aquinas will be offering its regular 1st Saturday 10am High Mass, followed by a blessing of religious objects in the traditional rite.
The feast of the Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ is a feast that is distinct to the Traditional Latin Mass. You can pray the litany to the Precious Blood here: https://www.fisheaters.com/litanypreciousblood.html
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Human Trafficking Awareness
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 We pray for the families who have to sell their children to be able to eat, and for those who are tricked into sending their children with traffickers with the promise of an education and better life. Look at this newscast to learn how a drought can force families into desperation: bit.ly/43NNRCY #WisdomWednesday #EndHumanTrafficking #EndWorldHunger Choose Fair or Ethical Trade, not Child Labor Global estimates from the International Labor Organization (ILO) indicate that 160 million children between 5-17 years old were engaged in child labor in 2021… we must take action to stop this. Choosing to buy ‘Ethically’ means taking better care of the most vulnerable in the world, our brothers and sisters, and the environment. When consumers choose ‘fair trade’ or ‘ethically sourced products’, they create demand for products that do not involve child labor, harsh conditions and unfair wages that contribute to poverty, and instead support the workers while providing safe, humane and sustainable employment. Read labels, ask questions, find out how your favorite goods and products are made and demand justice and dignity for all those that work behind the label. Learn more about labor trafficking in this module provided by the US Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking: https://www.sistersagainsttrafficking.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/USCSAHT-HT-and-Children-module.pdfAlso in Spanish: También en español: https://www.sistersagainsttrafficking.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/USCSAHT-HT-and-Children-module.pdf
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