CHARLOTTE — Parishes and retreat centers across the Diocese of Charlotte are offering a myriad of retreats this Lent.
One-day, evening and weekend-long retreats, some free and some with associated fees are available.
Here is a sampling of Lenten retreats across the diocese:
March 3-5
Lenten Retreat, St. Pius X Church, Greensboro
Come be inspired by Karlo Broussard, a native of Southern Louisiana, who is a gifted speaker and apologist for Catholic Answers.
For full schedule of Broussard’s talks each day, check the parish website at www.stpiusxnc.com.
March 5-7
“Prayer” Parish Mission, 6 p.m. nightly, St. Leo Church, Winston-Salem
Father Matthew Kauth, a priest of the Diocese of Charlotte who holds a licentiate and doctorate in moral theology, is an author and serves as rector of St. Joseph College Seminary in Mount Holly. He will also offer the 8 a.m. Mass on March 5 and 6, followed by a talk.
March 11
“Love Letters to God” Journaling Retreat, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. James Church, Concord
This retreat on Saturday, March 11, is an opportunity where participants can bring their own journal and enjoy a morning of learning, writing, reflecting and sharing. Linda Beauregard, OSF, will serve as retreat director. To register, call the church office at 704-720-0600.
March 14
True Presence Night, 7 p.m., St. Therese Church, Mooresville
Featuring The Vigil Project, this will be a night of live music, dynamic Lent themed reflections, and a time of Eucharistic Adoration creating the opportunity to pray more deeply into this season and prepare for Christ’s Resurrection at Easter. Information on The Vigil Project is online at www.thevigilproject.com. See event details at www.sainttherese.net. Questions? Contact Peter O’Donnell at 704.609.3881 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
March 17-19
Lenten Women’s Retreat, Living Waters Catho;ic Reflection Center, Maggie Valley
For retreat details, go online to www.catholicretreat.org. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
March 18
A Night of Praise & Worship, Holy Cross Church, Kernersville
The parish will host singer-songwriter Dana Catherine from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Salesian Hall. Catherine will talk about her personal faith journey while sharing a variety of contemporary Christian songs. Questions? Call the parish's Office at Sacred Music at 336-515-3379.
March 19-21
Family Mission, St. Mark Church, Huntersville
6:30 p.m., Sunday, March 19, Father Kevin Barrett from the Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC).
The AFC supports and challenges Catholic families to grow in holiness, grow in truth, and grow together so that they can become fully alive in Christ. He will speak on the family and on the Domestic Church.
7 p.m., Monday, March 20, Feast of St. Joseph Mass and Consecration, a bilingual. service. A St. Joseph Table and Celebration will follow in the parish hall.
6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, Talk by Deacon Peter Tonon, of St. Ann Parish in Charlotte, on the Domestic Church in a hostile world and provide resources for combating the pressures of this age.
March 25
Day of Reflection, Saturday, March 25, “The Cup of Our Life” with artist Peter Strafaci, Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, Maggie Valley.
For more information, go online to the Living Waters Reflection Center website at www.catholicretreat.org or email Deacon Bill Shaw at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
March 31-April 2
Miles Christi Women’s Silent Retreat, March 31-April 2, Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, Maggie Valley.
Contact Miles Christi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 248-596-9677.
— SueAnn Howell