CHARLOTTE — St. Joseph College Seminary is set to break ground for its new chapel on Wednesday, May 1, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Through gracious donations, the seminary raised the $22 million needed for the project in 2023.
Bishop Peter Jugis will join Father Matthew Kauth, rector, and diocese seminarians for the groundbreaking ceremony. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the groundbreaking at 6:30 p.m. While all are invited to attend the celebration, an RSVP is required. If you would like to attend or want more information, please contact Fredrik Akerblom at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
— Catholic News Herald
CHARLOTTE — Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte will hold its annual Vineyard of Hope fundraiser this year at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Carmel Country Club in Charlotte.
This year’s fundraiser will include distinguished guest speaker Kerry Alys Robinson, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA and the acclaimed author of “Imagining Abundance: Fundraising, Philanthropy, and a Spiritual Call to Service.”
Robinson will speak about her decades of expertise to illuminate the impact of faith as a guiding influence in shaping transformation philanthropy.
This year’s fundraiser goal will go toward Catholic Charities’ mission to strengthen families, build communities, and reduce poverty in western North Carolina.
Two annual awards will be given: the Fruit of the Vine Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a brief program and fellowship until 8:30 p.m.
Registration is free but required.
At the event you will be invited to make a gift to help our neighbors in need. Go online to www.ccdoc.org/voh to get more information and register to attend this year’s event.
— Catholic News Herald