Around the Diocese
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Outreach Opportunities
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte is expanding the mentoring program to include focused support for younger refugees in our area, through Student Success Coach volunteers and Youth/Young Adult Mentor volunteers. Training is expected to take place within the next few weeks, with assignments to begin mid-January.
Student Succes Coaches are assigned to Elementary or Middle School aged children and will provide weekly homework help and encouragement to young refugee students. Volunteers guide students through schoolwork and a custom workbook designed by staff to build key academic skills, while offering kindness and support in a new learning environment. Volunteer commitment: One hour, weekly, during the school year.
Youth/Young Adult Mentors work with individuals aged 16-24, alongside CCDOC staff, assisting refugee youth as they navigate high school and young adulthood in the US. Staff will guide volunteers as they create a safe and supportive space where mentees can ask questions about American culture, customs and expectations, helping them adjust and thrive in their new community. Depending on the mentee age, there could also be opportunities to help with education options, skills development, career path exploration – activities designed to help them build greater autonomy within the community. Volunteer commitment: One hour, weekly (or twice monthly), for a minimum of 6 months.
All volunteers in the mentoring program must be at least 18 years of age, compliant with Diocesan Safe Environment standards, and submit to a background check. If interested, please contact Shelly Yaeger at dmyaeger@ccdoc.org or 704-370-3357.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte needs volunteers and contributions to their food pantry toiletry kits and refugee donation kits. To find out how you can help, click here.
Catholic Charities offers Supportive Services for Veterans (SSVF). We are dedicated to helping very low-income veteran families in Mecklenburg County who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Our services include outreach, housing search and placement, eviction prevention, security deposits, rental assistance, child care expenses, transportation assistance, and assistance obtaining Veterans Affairs (VA) and other benefits. Veterans, please call Supportive Services Supervisor Tonya Lawrence at 704-370-3257. Let us work together to end homelessness among veterans.
The mission of the Healed and Restored ministry is to transform female victims of trauma and assault into strong survivors who positively impact the world, believe in their worthiness, and feel God’s love. Our vision is to strengthen women who are suffering after physical and mental traumatic experiences through therapy, workshops and retreats. Our goal is to provide a residential program offering a safe, faith-filled home for women to receive care for mind, body, spirit and soul free of charge. We are growing and so are our needs. We are looking for a space to rent (commercial or residential) in the Lake Norman/Charlotte area with a minimum of 900 square feet, where we can hold group and one-on-one counseling sessions, workshops on life skills, nutrition education, and physical fitness therapy for the women we serve. If you or someone you know owns a property that you think might fulfill our needs, we ask that you reach out to us by emailing info@healedandrestored.org. With your help, we can continue to make a difference in women’s lives. Click here for more information on the Healed and Restored ministry.
The Order of Malta runs a pen pal program for those in prison, and we are looking for volunteers to write inmates. This only takes a few minutes of your time each month and a stamp. The program is anonymous and presents us with a way to be true to our call to visit Christ in prison. If you are interested in volunteering, email Maltapenpalprogram@gmail.com. We provide all of the necessary support and direction.
HOM/Catholic Charities furnishes apartments for refugee families settling in the Charlotte area. HOM needs good-condition used furniture and new and good-condition housewares. Furniture collections are the third Saturday of every month except December. Housewares and smaller household items can be scheduled for a pickup anytime. To schedule a pickup, email homfurniture.donate@gmail.com. Furniture and items currently needed include: dressers, sofas, end tables, nightstands, coffee tables, kitchen tables, lamps, pictures and artwork, throw pillows bathroom rugs, toasters, bathroom hand towels, small kitchen trash cans , cutting boards, napkins, face tissues, toothbrushes, deodorant, new queen and twin bedsheets, new or gently used queen and twin comforters and blankets. Please note that we are unable to accept the following items: bed frames or mattresses, cribs, used bed linens, glass tables, large armoires, TVs and electronics (working flat screens TV’s with a stand are acceptable).
Birthright of Charlotte, a pro-life pregnancy center, is located at 4435 Monroe Road in Charlotte. For more information, click here. Currently, Birthright of Charlotte needs new or gently worn maternity clothes, baby clothes up to three months, and infant gowns and sleepers. They also need disposable diapers up to size three, hypoallergenic lotion, diaper ointment, baby wash, baby wipes and hand-crocheted or knitted baby booties. Office Volunteers serve three hours a week to provide positive assistance and aid to those facing an unplanned or problem pregnancy. They are the Life-Line of Birthright. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. To volunteer, donate and offer financial assistance, contact Executive Director Hank Chardos at hank@birthrightofcharlotte.org or 803-543-8144.
Did you know the Catholic Church supports organ donation as an act of love and self-giving? Joe Buonanno, a long-time member of our parish community, is in urgent need of a kidney transplant. If you feel called to help, please visit http://www.giftforjoe.com/ for more information.
Job Opportunities
The Diocese of Charlotte has job opportunities. Click here for more information on the positions.
St. Peter Catholic Church is seeking a Facilities and Grounds Manager. The Facilities and Grounds Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance, upkeep and repair of the facilities and grounds of all of St. Peter Catholic Church properties. Read the full job description and how to apply.
Events and News
On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the United States bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Mass of consecration will be livestreamed on the USCCB’s YouTube channel on Thursday, June 11. Click here for more information.
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church ACES Senior Club invite all seniors 45+ young to join them on Thursday, June 11, at 11 am in the Activity Center to celebrate Father’s Day with a BBQ buffet and music by Carolinas Beach Music Hall of Fame Inductee Freddy Tripp. Cost is $14 per person for members and $15 per person for guests. Newcomers are welcome! Reservation and advance payment due by Friday, June 1, to Donna Anderson at 704-607-6880 (call or text) or donna.anderson@compass.com . Checks payable to St. Vincent Senior Club, mail or leave payment at the parish office: 6828 Old Reid Rd. Charlotte, NC 28210-4625. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 9:30 am to1:30 pm.
Registration is now open for the Diocese of Charlotte’s 2026 vocations discernment camps: Quo Vadis Days (men 15 to 19), Duc in Altum (women 16 to 19), and Talitha Koum (young women 12 to 15). Camp dates are in June, and deadlines to register are fast approaching. Click here for more information and to register.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Post-Abortion Healing creates a healing environment of prayer and forgiveness where individuals realize God’s ever-present love. Please contact us for more information or to register for the retreats:
June 12 to 14 | Retreat Jackie Childers: 980-241-0251 | Jackie.childers1@gmail.com (English)
July 31 to Aug. 2 | Lorena Haynes: 828-585-0483 | Lorena_Haynes@yahoo.com (Spanish)
St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville extends an invite to Protecting Our Daughters from Gender Ideology and Abortion on Thursday, June 18, at 7 pm in the Kerin Center. Today girls and young women have their privacy and safety threatened by gender ideology and the abortion pill. Learn how to recognize the dangers and protect our children in a special presentation by Mary Summ, JD wit the North Carolina Values Coalition. The talk is sponsored by Carolina Family Coalition and the St. Mark Respect Life Committee. Click here to learn more about the program.
St. Peter Catholic Church (507 South Tryon Street) invites all to join their community for a Prayer Service for Immigrants on Saturday, June 20, at 6:30 pm in the Mediation Garden. The prayer service is part of the nationwide Season of Faithful Witness, a movement led by Catholic organizations across the country to stand in prayerful solidarity with immigrants and families experiencing fear, separation and uncertainty. The service includes prayer, Scripture, reflection and witness in both English and Spanish. Parking is available in The Green Parking Garage with chaser ticket. In the event of rain, we will hold the service indoors. For more information, email stpetercatholicsocialjustice@gmail.com.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (1400 Suther Road, Charlotte) is hosting a summer pop-up art walk on Saturday, June 20, from 11 am to 4 pm. Join them for food, drink, treats, art classes, music and fun for all. The proceeds benefit the parish. Click here for more information.
Catholic Charities and the Sisters of Mercy invite you to join them for The Death Penalty and Church Teaching, a “Lunch and Learn” event on Friday, June 2,6 from 11:45 to 1 pm on the first floor of the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Room I-89, 1123 South Church Street in Charlotte. Doors open at 11:30 am. Deacon Joshua Klickman, Director of Human Life and Dignity Ministry, Diocese of Raleigh, will present. He will connect the Catholic faith’s belief in the dignity of the person with the Church’s social teaching on the death penalty. There is no cost to attend. RSVP: Please email SCAEducation@ccdoc.org by close of day on Wednesday, June 24, if you plan to attend.
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Fort Mill, South Carolina will offer a Life in the Spirit Seminar (LSS) for adults 18 and older from July 11 to 12. It is a two-day commitment and registration is required. The deadline to register is June 26. Click here to access the registration form. For more information, contact Michel Dosseh at 980-355-1834 or JITS@fastmail.com.
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience helps couples to better communicate in all areas of their relationship. Make a good marriage a great one by attending a North Carolina Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Nov. 6 to 8 in Emerald Isle. Early sign-up is recommended. For more information, click here, or contact us at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or 919-740-7435.
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Fort Mill, South Carolina has a singles group for men and women 45 years old and older. They have monthly meetings as well as social events throughout the year. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, contact Judy at spnsingles45@gmail.com.
Celebrate Mass in the Byzantine Rite on Saturdays at 4 pm at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Fort Mill, South Carolina (292 Munn Road). The Divine Liturgy is held in the Ministry Center, the building across from the main church. All are welcome. Bishop Kurt Burnette granted the Byzantine community a proper name, The Petro Oros Byzantine Catholic Mission. Father Oros was a Ukrainian priest martyred in 1953 and recently beatified by Pope Francis. For more information visit www.carolinabyzantine.com or contact Andrea Kakuk at akakuk1@gmail.com.
Diocese of Charlotte Office of Family Life
25th and 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration: If you were married in 1976 or 2001, you are invited to the annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at The Cathedral of St. Patrick. Mass begins at 2 pm and a reception follows Mass. There is a limit of two guests per couple. Click here to register.
The Diocese of Charlotte Office of Family Life offers a Catholic apostolate for men and women who experience same-sex attractions and for their family members and loved ones. Whether you experience same-sex attractions (Courage) or you have a family member or loved one who identifies as LGBTQ+ (EnCourage), you are not alone. Join the Courage and EnCourage family and discover an apostolate that provides confidential support for living by the Catholic Church’s teachings on chastity and keeping family bonds intact. To learn more, visit https://Couragerc.org. To inquire about our local Courage chapter, email courage@rcdoc.org and local EnCourage chapter at encourage@rcdoc.org.
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