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All Catholic singles from across the Diocese of Charlotte are warmly invited to join us for a special Singles’ Mass on July 26 at 5:30 pm at the main campus church.

Many single Catholics express that they sometimes feel overlooked in parish life, as so much of our programming and conversation naturally centers on marriage and family. Yet single men and women are a vital and valued part of the Church. Your vocation, your gifts, and your witness matter deeply.

By gathering for this beautiful Mass, we hope to create a space of prayer, encouragement, and community specifically for Catholic singles. This Mass is an opportunity to grow closer to Christ, to be strengthened in faith, and to be reminded that you belong.

A light reception will follow, offering time to meet and mingle with other Catholic singles from throughout the diocese.

Following the 9 am Mass on July 4, all are invited to remain in the church for a special time of prayer and song as we offer the Patriotic Rosary for the consecration of our nation. This moving devotion weaves prayers with beloved patriotic hymns, invoking God’s protection, guidance, and mercy upon the United States.

As we lift up each state by name and intercede for our leaders, citizens, and institutions, we respond to Our Lady’s call to be a light among the nations – so that peace may flourish in our land and extend beyond every border. Let us come together in faith and unity, trusting in the power of prayer to transform hearts and our country.

Effective July 1, the Sunday 9:30 am Mass at the Waxhaw Campus will change to 9 am.

Waxhaw Campus Mass Schedule (Beginning July 1)
Saturday Vigil: 4 pm
Sunday: 9 am and 11 am

Mass times at the Main Campus will remain unchanged.

Father Davis has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forest City, North Carolina, beginning July 1, 2026.

He has faithfully served as Parochial Vicar of our parish since 2014. Throughout his time with us, he has been a joyful and uplifting presence. His warm smile, jovial personality, love of sports and deep pride in our parish community have touched the lives of so many. While we will greatly miss seeing him around campus, we are filled with gratitude for his ministry and know he will be a tremendous blessing to his new parish.

Receptions honoring Father Davis are June 21 after the 11 am Mass at the Waxhaw campus and June 28  after the 10:45 am Masses at the main campus. We hope you will join us in thanking him for his years of faithful service and wishing him well in this next chapter of priestly ministry.

** Please note: we will no longer have a reception for Father Davis after the 9 am Mass on June 28 to allow him time to prepare for 10:45 am Mass. **

Dear Parishioners,

As we continue to celebrate the joyful news of the Waxhaw campus becoming an independent parish, we are excited to share that Very Reverend Benjamin Roberts, DMin, V.F., has been appointed to what will become the new Waxhaw parish.

Over the coming months, I will work closely with Father Roberts and the Diocese of Charlotte to help ensure a smooth and seamless transition from our Waxhaw campus to its establishment as a new parish community. While this marks the beginning of a new chapter, we remain united in faith, gratitude and excitement for all that God has in store for both St. Matthew and the Waxhaw parish.

Please take a moment to view a special video message from Father Roberts to the Waxhaw community below.

At the same time, I share some bittersweet news for our parish family. Reverend Binoy Davis has been appointed Parochial Administrator of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forest City, North Carolina, beginning July 1, 2026.

Father Davis has faithfully served as Parochial Vicar of St. Matthew since 2014. Throughout his time at St. Matthew, he has been a joyful and uplifting presence in our parish. His warm smile, jovial personality, love of sports and deep pride in our parish community have touched the lives of so many. While we will greatly miss seeing him around campus, we are filled with gratitude for his ministry and know he will be a tremendous blessing to his new parish.

Receptions honoring Father Davis will be held June 28 after the 9 and 10:45 am Masses at the main campus and June 21 after the 11 am Mass at the Waxhaw campus. We hope you will join us in thanking him for his years of faithful service and wishing him well in this next chapter of priestly ministry.

I am pleased to welcome Very Reverend Herbert Burke, V.F., to St. Matthew as Parochial Vicar. Father Burke joins us after serving as pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for the past 25 years. We look forward to the many gifts and experiences he will bring to our parish and invite you to extend a warm St. Matthew welcome beginning July 1, 2026.

Lastly, I am delighted to welcome Deacon Patrick Martin, who will be ordained in the spring of 2027, to St. Matthew for the summer. Deacon Martin was baptized at St. Matthew in 2001 and is a sports enthusiast. We look forward to welcoming him back this summer.

There are many exciting things ahead for our parish family. During this season of transition and new beginnings, we ask for your continued prayers and well wishes for Father Roberts, Father Davis and Father Burke as they each embark on the next step in God’s plan for their ministry and for our respective parish communities.

May God continue to bless our parish family abundantly.

Yours in Christ,

Father Patrick Cahill
Pastor
St. Matthew Catholic Church

Dear Parishioners,

We are delighted to share exciting news regarding our Waxhaw campus.

The process has officially begun for the Waxhaw campus to become its own parish. Established by Monsignor McSweeney, with the first Mass celebrated at our current location in October 2014, the Waxhaw campus has, over the past 12 years, extended the reach of St. Matthew Catholic Parish into the Waxhaw community.

During this time, we have been blessed to witness tremendous growth. From full Masses on weekends to the development of vibrant ministries and the expansion of faith formation offerings, it has been a joy to see this community flourish. This continued growth is a testament to the strong and engaged Catholic presence in Waxhaw and the surrounding areas.

Because of this, we are excited to begin the journey toward the Waxhaw campus becoming an independent parish. While we do not yet have a timeline for when this transition will be complete, we will continue to share updates as more details become available.

The Catholic News Herald is also sharing this announcement, and we invite you to read their coverage here. We look forward to the next step, as the Catholic News Herald will announce the pastor for the new Waxhaw parish on Friday.

We are grateful for the many ways you have supported the growth of the Waxhaw campus and ask for your continued prayers during this time of transition.

Yours in Christ,

Father Patrick Cahill
Pastor
St. Matthew Catholic Church

Programs Coming this Spring…

Fulfilled, Part Two

Facilitated in Ballantyne by Christine Corbly

Fulfilled explores the biblical roots of Catholicism.  It uncovers God’s consistent design for our worship of him and his relationship with us. Part Two focuses on elements of the outer sanctuary of the tabernacle and how they connect to the Magisterium, the Eucharist, Incense, Mary and more.

April 14 to June 16
Tuesdays, 10 am to noon 
New Life Center Room 202

*If you had registered for part one, you are automatically registered for part two*

Revelation

Facilitated in Ballantyne by Ron Groover and in Waxhaw by Christine Corbly

Discover what the mysterious figures and images of Revelation mean and see how Revelation is more than an apocalyptic vision of the “end times.” Explore the Church’s teaching on the second coming of Christ and the Last Judgment. Understand how God, the Divine Bridegroom, and the Church, his spotless bride, enter into a heavenly, holy, and mystical marriage every time we celebrate Mass.

April 14 to June 23
Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 pm
New Life Center Room 203

April 15 to July 1
Wednesdays, 10 am to noon
Waxhaw Campus

Cost: $28, Cost with Online Access: $35

Gospel of Mark

Facilitated in Ballantyne by Ron Groover

Explore the shortest of all New Testament Gospels, likely the first to have been written, and discover the rich details of Jesus’ ministry here on earth.

Doctors of the Church

Facilitated in Ballantyne by Brian Malarny

Doctors of the Church are 38 canonized saints officially recognized by the Catholic Church for having made a profound, lasting, and universal impact on theology, doctrine, and spiritual life. Discover who they are and what makes them stand out among the Saints.

April 20 to June 1
Mondays, 7 to 8:30 pm
New Life Center Room 234/235

Peculiar Crossroads: An Introduction to Flannery O’Connor’s Life and Her Works

Beginning Tuesday, April 28
Tuesdays, starting April 28 from 7 to 8:30 pm
The remaining sessions are May 5, May 19, May 26, June 2, and June 9
New Life Center Banquet Room

This six-week series is for book lovers or anyone interested in gleaning timeless and timely spiritual insights from one of America’s most celebrated fiction writers, who was also fiercely Catholic. Explore O’Connor’s short stories, essays, and letters with expert guest speakers and discussion with fellow parishioners.

We recommend purchasing O’Connor Collected Works, the textbook for the series. A complete set of O’Connor books is in the parish library, starting April 28. Some of the new donations were written by O’Connor herself, while others were contributed by leading O’Connor scholars. All are listed in a binder titled: Binding Flannery O’Connor. The binder also includes 15 documents to help you start your O’Connor reading journey. 

To learn more or register for programs, please visit www.stmatthewcatholic.org/adultfaithformation.