CHARLOTTE — Youth across the Diocese of Charlotte are invited to attend this year’s Diocesan Youth Conference April 26-28 at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain.
DYC brings together high school youth from around the diocese for a theme-centered weekend of workshops, led by youth and adults alike, keynote speakers, entertainment, daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and confession – all providing the opportunity to grow in the Catholic faith. This year’s theme is “Remain in Me,” taken from the Gospel of John 15:4.
Parishes and individuals are encouraged to register now. For details and to register, go to www.charlottediocese.org/form-2024-diocesan-youth-conference-registration/ or email Paul Kotlowski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
— Spencer K.M. Brown
CHARLOTTE — More than 70 young people took part in the “Project Acutis Eucharistic Miracle Digital Challenge,” organized by the Diocese of Charlotte Youth Ministry Office in 2023.
Inspired by Bishop Peter Jugis’ pastoral priorities, this diocesan-wide project for all youth in grades 4-12 combined the bishop’s pastoral priority of “learn to proclaim the faith in a digital age, that we may better evangelize a culture” and the life work of teen Blessed Carlo Acutis on Eucharistic miracles.
Winners of the contest were: Irene Piazza, St. Leo the Great Parish in Winston-Salem, first place; Luciana Ferrante of St. Ann Parish in Charlotte, second place; Lucia Reynal of St.
Therese Parish in Mooresville, third place; Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Lexington, Best Group Video; and Holy Spirit Parish in Denver, Best Parish Participation.
— Paul Kotlowski