Thank you for praying for the worldwide Catholic Church synod, that faithful to the truth and united in the Holy Spirit, we may discern the path forward as we journey together to eternal life. Read Bishop Martin's letters to our diocese in English and Spanish.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, the needs are significant and urgent - especially in western North Carolina. We are grateful to support the disaster relief efforts provided by the Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Charities. Find details here.
The death of Pope Benedict XVI might come as a surprise to many. After 8 years as Pope (2005-2013), Benedict retired and has lived a quiet life behind-the-scenes in a secluded area at the Vatican. A pope has only retired once before, and then only for a few months due to political necessity. Read more here.
Our gratitude, prayers, and best wishes to Deacon Larry O'Toole and his wife, Judy, as he transfers to St. Luke Catholic Church - closer to home - beginning January 2. Deacon Larry has served so faithfully at St. Gabriel since 2010. after moving here from New York City. Read Deacon Larry's letter to the parish here.
Exciting news! Our parish property now includes 4.4 contiguous acres along Sharon Lane, stretching from the upper part of the church campus to the boundary of the new townhomes development.
As we continue through the pandemic, our parish is once again recommending but not requiring that masks be worn at Masses – beginning this Saturday, August 21. Read more...
It’s been a tough year for everyone. With great hope, we all look forward to life returning to normal. A warm welcome to all who have been away or are new to our parish. It is so good to have you here! At St. Gabriel, we’ve used this time of pause for an incredible amount of prayer, planning, and preparation.
Effective Friday, May 14, masks and social-distancing requirements are now lifted at Masses in our diocese. (Unvaccinated individuals are still urged to follow these practices.). The Sunday Mass obligation is reinstated beginning Pentecost Sunday, May 23, for those who are healthy and not vulnerable to infection.
Beginning Easter, we will now livestream our 9 am Sunday Mass, also available to watch later on video. We have 4 sanctuary cameras, new lighting, and a fantastic new sound system. Thank you, again, to all who contributed to our audio-visual project and made this possible.
del 4 al 6 de junio en el Centro de Conferencia Católico de Hickory Señora…¿Cuándo fue la última vez que usted se regaló algo que le durará toda la vida? Pues el retiro de Emaús para mujeres es ese regalo. Este es el momento para renovar y profundizar su relación con el Señor.