October 7, 2013 Clergy FormationToday’s seminarians come from a wide variety of backgrounds and life experiences. Each is enrolled in the seminary best suited to foster his unique gifts. The formation of our future priests is carefully guided by a spiritual director at the seminary as well as the diocesan vocation director. A daily life […]
September 30, 2013 Recruiting VolunteersA major element of running a successful campaign is not only securing gifts through personal visits and timely follow ups, but also building a team of dedicated volunteers. At the parish level, our volunteers are responsible for helping their pastors share the message and vision of Forward in Faith, Hope, and […]
September 23, 2013 Catholic School EducationThe mission to teach as Jesus did is carried out through a variety of programs, including parish and diocesan schools, college campus ministry, as well as parish religious education programs. This week, we highlight the support that Forward in Faith, Hope, and Love will provide to families who would like […]
September 16, 2013 St. Elizabeth of the Hill Country Over Goal! Congratulations to Fr. Dave Brzoska and the parishioners at St. Elizabeth of the Hill Country in Boone for surpassing their campaign goal this past weekend! To date, St. Elizabeth has raised $518,505 from just 121 gifts. In addition to the 25% share the parish […]
September 9, 2013 Pilot Parishes Exceed Aggregate Goal! Congratulations to the Pilot parishes, whose combined efforts resulted in the group exceeding their aggregate goal of $6,830,750! As of this week, the parishes in the Pilot phase have raised $6,963,001, which represents 102% of the total Pilot goal. Of the seven Pilot parishes, four will conduct […]
September 3, 2013 Campaign Component – Priest RetirementCatholic faithful have always given their loyal support to the priests who have baptized and taught their children, preached the Gospel, presided at their weddings, comforted them in their sufferings and celebrated the Eucharist. The Diocese of Charlotte currently supports 25 retired priests and in the next decade […]