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Catholic News Herald

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From our earliest days of circuit-riding priests to our roots in the Carolina Gold Rush, the Diocese of Charlotte stands on the shoulders of countless missionary priests, consecrated religious, and faithful lay men and women who built up the Church in western North Carolina.

Thanks to their sacrifices, hard work and devotion, our diocese was born and has been blessed by God over these past 50 years.

A brief video summarizing this history has premiered in time for Easter.

Produced as part of the diocese’s 50th anniversary celebration, it is the latest in a series of commemorative materials the diocese is creating this year to inform and inspire the faithful as we celebrate our “Faith More Precious Than Gold.”

 

 

St. Mark Preschool (Photos by Amy Burger)
St. Mark Preschool (Photos by Amy Burger)
St. Mark Preschool (Photos by Amy Burger)
St. Mark Preschool (Photos by Amy Burger)
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Monroe.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Monroe.
St Dorothy Church in Lincolnton. (Photo via Facebook)
St Dorothy Church in Lincolnton. (Photo via Facebook)
St Dorothy Church in Lincolnton. (Photo via Facebook)
St Dorothy Church in Lincolnton. (Photo via Facebook)
St Patrick Cathedral. (Photo by James Sarkis)
St Patrick Cathedral. (Photo by James Sarkis)
St Patrick Cathedral. (Photo by James Sarkis)
St Patrick Cathedral. (Photo by James Sarkis)
St. Leo School in Winston-Salem. (Photo via Facebook)
St. Leo School in Winston-Salem. (Photo via Facebook)
St. Leo School in Winston-Salem. (Photo via Facebook)
St. Leo School in Winston-Salem. (Photo via Facebook)
St. Mark Church in Huntersville (Photos by Amy Burger)
St. Mark Church in Huntersville (Photos by Amy Burger)
St. Mark Church in Huntersville (Photos by Amy Burger)
St. Mark Church in Huntersville (Photos by Amy Burger)
St. Mark Church in Huntersville (Photos by Amy Burger)
St. Mark Church in Huntersville (Photos by Amy Burger)
More than 100 sixth grade students stepped forward to receive the Brown Scapular during the May Crowning at Holy Trinity Middle School. (Provided photo)
More than 100 sixth grade students stepped forward to receive the Brown Scapular during the May Crowning at Holy Trinity Middle School. (Provided photo)
More than 100 sixth grade students stepped forward to receive the Brown Scapular during the May Crowning at Holy Trinity Middle School. (Provided photo)
More than 100 sixth grade students stepped forward to receive the Brown Scapular during the May Crowning at Holy Trinity Middle School. (Provided photo)
Immaculate Heart of Mary students who recently received their first Holy Eucharist crowned the Diocesan 50th Anniversary Blessed Mother statue May 11. (Photo via Facebook)
Immaculate Heart of Mary students who recently received their first Holy Eucharist crowned the Diocesan 50th Anniversary Blessed Mother statue May 11. (Photo via Facebook)
On the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, St. Michael School held its annual May Crowning of Our Blessed Mother. Due to rain, the ceremony was held indoors. (Copy)
On the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, St. Michael School held its annual May Crowning of Our Blessed Mother. Due to rain, the ceremony was held indoors. (Copy)
The entire student body went before Our Lady to place a flower to honor her constant grace in our lives. (Provided photos)
The entire student body went before Our Lady to place a flower to honor her constant grace in our lives. (Provided photos)
Second grade students who recently received their First Communion were able to wear their attire.
Second grade students who recently received their First Communion were able to wear their attire.
Second grade students who recently received their First Communion were able to wear their attire. (Provided photos)
Second grade students who recently received their First Communion were able to wear their attire. (Provided photos)
May Crowning at St. Pius X School (Photos provided by MaryAnn Luedtke Photography)
May Crowning at St. Pius X School (Photos provided by MaryAnn Luedtke Photography)
May Crowning at St. Pius X School (Photos provided by MaryAnn Luedtke Photography)
May Crowning at St. Pius X School (Photos provided by MaryAnn Luedtke Photography)
May Crowning at St. Pius X School (Photos provided by MaryAnn Luedtke Photography)
May Crowning at St. Pius X School (Photos provided by MaryAnn Luedtke Photography)
Our Lady of Grace celebrated its recent First Communicants with a May Crowning May 18. (Photos via Facebook)
Our Lady of Grace celebrated its recent First Communicants with a May Crowning May 18. (Photos via Facebook)
Our Lady of Grace celebrated its recent First Communicants with a May Crowning May 18. (Photos via Facebook)
Our Lady of Grace celebrated its recent First Communicants with a May Crowning May 18. (Photos via Facebook)
Immaculata Catholic School crowned Mary, our mother May 18. (Photos via Facebook)
Immaculata Catholic School crowned Mary, our mother May 18. (Photos via Facebook)
Immaculata Catholic School crowned Mary, our mother May 18. (Photos via Facebook)
Immaculata Catholic School crowned Mary, our mother May 18. (Photos via Facebook)
Immaculata Catholic School crowned Mary, our mother May 18. (Photos via Facebook)
Immaculata Catholic School crowned Mary, our mother May 18. (Photos via Facebook)
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