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May 31, 2019OLC celebrates International Day on Pentecost Sunday. This year's celebration is on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Wear clothing from your native country and celebrate with us at the 11:00 a.m. Mass. After Mass, come fellowship with parishioners and bring your favorite dish to share that represents your nationality. Please click here to register.Read More
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May 26, 2019Graduation Sunday will take place on Sunday, June 9 at the 11:00 am Mass. We will celebrate the achievements of our young people. 8th Grade through Vocational, College and Terminal degrees will be celebrated. Sign up sheet is located in the vestibule.Read More -
May 26, 2019Read MoreTolton: From Slave to Priest, the powerful live production performed by actor Jim Coleman and directed by Leonardo Defilippis of Saint Luke Productions, will be presented at The Great Aunt Stella Center on Friday, June 7 at 7:30pm and Saturday, June 8 at 3 and 7:30pm.
Meet Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first African American priest, in this one-man multimedia performance. From his dramatic escape from slavery to his courageous struggle in the face of prejudice, Fr. Tolton’s inspiring life centers around his message reconciliation and hope. This riveting drama is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 75 minutes, and is suitable for ages 10 and up.
Admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for ages 18 and under. For additional information, contact African American Affairs Ministry at email [email protected].
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May 22, 2019Fr. Manuel Williams, CR led a spirit-filled revival of Faith, Hope and Love on May 19 - 21 at OLC. Fr. Williams is the Pastor of Resurrection Catholic Church in Montgomery, AL and Director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University, New Orleans, LA. Pictures from the revival can be found on the OLC Website Black Culture Commission page.Read More
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May 9, 2019There will be a "Crowning of Mary" on Sunday, May 12. All are invited to join Faith Formation in this short pilgrimage and prayer. We will be gathering outside the Parish Life Center at 9:30 am with one stop at the prayer station with red benches and proceeding to the rose garden outside the south side entry to the church.Read More
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May 4, 2019Read MoreOn Saturday, May 11, we have the opportunity to reflect on themes offered in the November 2018 Pastoral Letter Against Racism “Open Wide Our Hearts – the Enduring Call to Love” issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. An event will be held, “Responding to the Sin of Racism", with presentations by Donna Toliver Grimes, Assistant Director, Office of African American Affairs, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Deacon Clarke Cochrane (from St. Peter Catholic Church) from 9:30 to 1:00 PM at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Road, Charlotte (in Ministry Center A and B). Please indicate your plan to attend this event by registering at https://www.regonline.com/respondtoracism. Sponsored by Catholic Charities and the Diocesan African American Affairs Ministry. Click here to download flyer.
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