Our commitment to keep Charlotte’s first Catholic Radio Station on the air these past 5 years has been relentless.  
In late 2021 we sold our tower site land to finance operations in 2022-2023.  Keeping the radio station on the air and Catholic are our top priorities.  If we had to sell we would look for Catholic ownership.  What we did not expect was the inability to work out a long-term land lease with the new owner at the tower site.  Without that long-term land lease we cannot sell the radio station.  So now it's up to you, our Carolina Catholic Community, to help keep us on the air.  

As noted earlier, we have an opportunity to expand our radio signal coverage along the I-85 East corridor including both Cabarrus and Rowan counties.  This would dramatically increase the reach of Catholic Radio in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area from approximately 600,000 to 1,100,000!  The investment required to nearly double our coverage is $6000 per month.
  This represents 6 parishes tithing at $1000 per month.
 
This year’s fundraising totals were dramatically under operating expenses of which 80% are attributable to the radio station.  That being said, it is our hope that after much expense cutting, your year-end donations and monthly pledges will allow us to pay our creditors and continue operating the radio station on a bare bone budget.  The success of this pledge drive between now and December 31 will determine whether we stay on the air or shut down the radio station prior to our fifth anniversary on January 31.  Please pray for the success of this campaign to keep our Digital and Radio Evangelization efforts going and growing in the year ahead.
 
Regardless of what happens with the radio station, we are prepared and committed to move forward with our 6 other media platforms to deliver strong 3-Diocese (3-D) coverage across the Carolinas. These platforms include:

2024 Pledge Goal: $5000 per month 
The Drive to 5


On January 31, 2024 CAROLINA CATHOLIC MEDIA will celebrate 
5 years evangelizing the TRUTH of JESUS CHRIST across the Carolinas! 


WILL YOU JOIN US AS A MONTHLY SPONSOR/UNDERWRITER? 
 Your gift is 100% tax-deductible  


Carolina Catholic Media is committed to share our Catholic Christian faith in this digital age with Local Evangelization that proclaims the TRUTH of JESUS CHRIST counteracting the disordered, agnostic and atheistic messages of our dark secular culture. 


DOWNLOAD us on your smartphone and ENGAGE with us on the Carolina Catholic App.
PRAY * LEARN * WATCH * LISTEN * SHARE

 
For more information contact: 
David M. Papandrea, OFS
Phone/Text:  704.880.0260
David.Papandrea@CarolinaCatholicRadio.org
Carolina Catholic Media is a 501©(3) Tax-Deductible Non-Profit
 

How Our Lady of Guadalupe Miraculously Fulfilled a Prophecy

Indigenous storytelling traditions heralded the mass conversion that followed St. Juan Diego’s encounter with Mary.

Catholic News Register
 

9 interesting facts about Our Lady of Guadalupe that you may not know!

On December 12, Catholics all throughout the Americas celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe — the patroness of the Americas.
This appearance of Our Lady is responsible for more conversions to the Catholic Faith than almost any other apparition to date.

So no doubt you know a thing or two about the story.
However, we’ve compiled these nine interesting facts about Our Lady of Guadalupe that you may not know!

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5 Miraculous Facts About Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas

In 1531, the Blessed Mother appeared four times to Saint Juan Diego
on a hill outside present-day Mexico.

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Pope Marks 800th Anniversary Of Nativity Scene, Asks Prayers For Holy Land

OSV news
 

Bishop Kukah: optimism in ‘complicated’ Nigeria despite fears of increasing Islamization
Catholic Herald

Synod on Synodality next steps:
Pope to choose ‘big questions’ for further study
Catholic News Agency
 

US priest shortage faces new ‘serious crisis’ due to immigration law

Our Sunday Visitor
 

Nebraska Priest Dies After Stabbing in Parish Rectory, Suspect Arrested
National Catholic Register
 

Catholic Parish Fights to Protect Mission from Michigan Government

St. Joseph Parish in Michigan has asked a federal appeals court to protect its ability to hire employees who abide by Catholic moral teachings, contrary to what the state wants to impose. 

CATHOLICVOTE
 

House Committee Releases Report on FBI’s Targeting of Catholics
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Catholic News Herald

St. Mary’s Parish in Greensboro (Photo by César Hurtado)

Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations span three days

Pope awards Father Arnsparger honorific title of ‘Monsignor’

Catholic News Herald

'Little Churches with Big Hearts'

If we’re to learn how to pray, we need a community

By Father Jeffrey F. Kirby
Dec 10, 2023
CRUX NOW - Senior Contributor

‘Without silence, we lose our bearings’

From the Bishop
November 27, 2023
Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama
 

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ – December 2023

Lee este artículo en español (Spanish Language Version)

The Catholic Miscellany
 

Immaculate Heart of Mary School performed a Christmas Musical.

Scenes of the Season
Catholic News Herald

We're always looking for the virtues at St. Mark! One of our 5th grade teachers, Mrs. McKenzie, designed this interactive bulletin board, and it's entertaining and educating students and staff of all ages as they hunt for the virtues in the word search! Can you find any virtues hidden?
#educationinvirtues #stmarklions
 

Christ the King Catholic High School

Saint Michael Catholic School

St. Gabriel Catholic School

St. Ann Catholic School

 

 

St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, NC is a
non-profit, interfaith retreat center. All people, all denominations
are welcome to use our Center for their spiritual formation. 

Find out more about the many events held throughout the year! 
Update just released
 

REGISTER NOW
 

Sidewalk Advocates for Life Counseling Training 
Diocese of Charlotte (charlottediocese.org)
 Sidewalk Advocates for Life
 

Retrouvaille of Western Carolina Weekend Details for Jan 19, 2024
 

🌟Build a New Life Workshop: Catholic Divorce Support & Healing Program🌟
Are you seeking healing and guidance due to separation or divorce?
I wish I had this help during my own tragic divorce.
That's why I created Build a New Life Workshop, your key to healing and a brighter future. Receive guidance to survive and thrive before, during & after divorce... emotionally, spiritually, interpersonally, physically, and as a parent!

🗓️ Starts January 4th! Act Now for the Early Bird Special until December 15th!
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Unleash the potential for profound transformation with our proprietary 12-week Catholic virtual program, designed to offer hope and heart healing in every aspect of your life.

What the BNLW Program Includes:

✨ Digital Access to Expert Insights: 12 videos featuring priests, psychologists, and divorce survivors. 
📘 Comprehensive Workbook: Receive a program workbook in both digital and print formats.
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Embark on a journey of healing, growth, and renewal.
Take control of your next chapter of life with Build a New Life Workshop.

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Carolina Catholic Media is pleased to announce our newest podcast/video...
GRACE & GRIT with Sara Daigle and new special guest host, Jessica Collazo.
Jessica is a Chicago native with a heart that beats for Jesus. Her passion is to challenge women to think differently, gain a new perspective and live confidently.  Because she knows, it’s possible. Jessica is the senior manager of operations at Proverbs 31 Ministries who lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband, Jerry, two sons and dog, Sawyer. 

Why Religion Can't Satisfy Itself in God
What happens when we impose extra Biblical ideas onto ourselves or others in an effort to be "spiritual"? Forcing ourselves into fabricated holiness robs us of abundant life and joy-filled purpose. Let;s talk about the difference between true holiness and a self imposed infliction of religious ideas in an effort to be holy. 

VIDEO #8 - WATCH NOW

Find out more on Sara's website @ www.sara-daigle.org
Click on the contact icon if you'd like a one-on-one conversation with her.
You'll also find Sara on Instagram and Facebook. 
Here's Sara's latest Video post 
 

This Holiday Season…. Shop to Help, Not Harm

Do you ever wonder who works behind your favorite products? Are they suffering? Are they children?

Start early this Christmas season and buy handcrafted, ethically and sustainably-made products that support workers and their community.


Fair and ethically sourced products guarantee that no child labor or forced labor is in the supply chain.

Please shop fair and ethical trade to help support and provide dignity to all workers as well as care for the environment.

We have the power to support greater causes through our purchases.

To learn about purchasing ethical trade and consuming with a conscience, go to the CCDOC Ethical & Fair Trade Webpage:
https://ccdoc.org/fairtrade
 

CatholicVote.org is a lay-led movement of committed Catholics who are passionate about living out the truths proclaimed by Christ and His Church in the modern world. We are joined in this mission by many individuals of other faith traditions (and no faith tradition) because the common good we seek is universal to all men and women of good will.  

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Check out what's happening at the home of The Chosen!

The Chosen 

 Two gifts are better ̶t̶h̶a̶n̶ ̶ as one.
We've woven our two Christmas specials into one seamless story for you this holiday season. Gather some loved ones and celebrate the birth of Jesus now playing in a theatre near you. Find locations and tickets at FathomEvents.com.

Complete listing of upcoming
Fathom Movie Events, Series & Categories