Each week parish and diocesan updates will be linked here from our parish electronic communication. Check back each Friday to view updates.
Prayer for Our Military
Please pray for the following parishionersand loved ones who actively serve in the military:
Major Josh Burris, U.S. Airforce
Jonathan D. Campbell MM1(SS), U.S. Navy
Major Nicholas Corby, U.S. Army
Captain Brendan Echausse, U.S. Army
MIDN Maria Celeste Kistler. U.S. Navy
Samantha R. Little, U.S. Airforce
Dane Mescall, U.S. Navy
2nd Lt. James Pirinelli
Captain John Ruiz, U.S. Army
2nd Lt. Rebecca Wicklin, U.S. Army
Sgt. Olivia Wood, U.S. Army
Formation Updates
Information about all of our Formation programs for all ages can be found under the “FORMATION” tab above.
Diocesan Updates
First Saturday at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral
These Saturdays honor Our Lady of Fatima’s request for 1st Saturdays, a Rosary and the Divine Chaplet will be prayer each month.
Parish Athletics News
Registration is open for the Fall season of Parish Athletics. Ages 3yrs- 8th grade are invited to sign up for soccer or baseball at the Apex, Cary, or North Raleigh locations. More information and registration links can be found HERE.
Parish Athletics Shopping Weekend at Dick's Sporting Goods is July 24th- July 27th: Save 20% throughout the store! Be sure to grab all the things you will need for the upcoming Fall season! Coupon valid at ALL Raleigh area DICK’S & DICK’S House of Sport Store Locations. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR IN-STORE COUPON!
Expanding our mission: New Catholic high school opening 2028 In collaboration with Cardinal Gibbons High School, the Diocese of Raleigh will open a new high school in the fall of 2028.
This initiative advances the diocese's broader plan to expand its high school presence in the Triangle. Learn more here.
NeighborUp (Dorcas Ministry) Volunteering
Join our team of over 600 volunteers in helping to change lives in our community daily. Our volunteers work in the Thrift Shop, Food Pantry, Crisis Center, Client Advocacy, Career Coaching, and more!
Make a good marriage a great one by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on May 1 - 3, 2026, in RALEIGH, NC, May 29-31, 2026 in HICKORY, NC, or Nov. 6 - 8, 2026 in EMERALD ISLE, NC. Early sign-up is recommended. For more information, visit our website at https://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at [email protected] or 919-740-7435.
Students for Life of America(SFLA) West Cary Chapter invites you to join us! West Cary SFLA is open to all pro-life 8th-12th graders who are pro-life and want to make an impact in the Pro-Life movement! We meet multiple times a month for business meetings, social events, volunteer projects, protests, and much more!
If you are interested in joining us or learning more about our club you can visit our website. If you would like to join us please fill out the 2023-2024 Interest Form or email Charlotte Swannack, President of the West Cary Chapter, at [email protected].
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School: Middle School Substitute Teachers Needed St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School in Apex is seeking dependable, faith-filled individuals to serve as daily and on-call substitute teachers for Grades 6–8 for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates should enjoy working with middle school students, demonstrate professionalism and flexibility, and support the mission of Catholic education. All applicants must complete Diocese of Raleigh background screening and Safe Environment requirements. To apply, please submit a resume and letter of interest to Nancy McElroy, Assistant Principal ([email protected]).
NC Right to Life
Calling All High School Students! North Carolina Right to Life invites you to Camp Joshua 2026—a dynamic two-day-camp focused on pro-life education, leadership, and fellowship with other teens on July 24 & 25 at Cornerstone Fellowship in Apex. Enjoy engaging speakers, interactive sessions, fun games, food, and meaningful conversations. Be part of the pro-life generation! Details & Registration ($30): www.ncrtl.org/campjoshuanc
Family Honor Raleigh Discover the deeper beauty of Catholic teachings about sexuality, love, marriage, parenting and family and learn how to express them to others at the Diocese of Raleigh Catholic Center on Stonehenge Drive on July 31 and August 1, 2026. Half price discounts are available for DRE's, NFP Coordinators, Youth Ministers, Family and Marriage Coordinators. Other discounts available for couples and those who register before July 1. Learn about the roots of the sexual revolution, child development as it relates to brain activity, the importance of family, the dignity of the human person, male-female complementarity, fertility appreciation, the Theology of the Body, gender identity and gender confusion, and more.
Dinner on Friday night and lunch on Saturday are included in the course fee of $150, along with books, materials, and presentations by experts in their field. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in activities with other students. You will leave empowered to be a faithful catholic witness in our secular culture. Register at https://familyhonor.org/uhp-raleigh. Contact [email protected] for more information.
NC Catholics Volunteer
Join NC Catholics Volunteer, a program of Catholic Charities, this year as we repair homes damaged by Hurricane Florence in the Cape Fear Region! Volunteers from all areas and of all experience levels are encouraged to participate!
Meals On Wheels is in need of volunteers for route positions along with substitute positions. If interested please contact Collette, Wake MOW Cary Site Coordinator, at 9 1 9 . 8 3 0 . 1 5 6 6 from 9:30am – 12:30pm M-F or email: [email protected].
Project Rachel Support Group
Abortion is one of the most common procedures in the U.S., experienced by millions of women, many of whom are Catholic. Abortion creates a wound in post-abortive women (and men), resulting in spiritual and emotional problems. The Project Rachel ministry assists women and men who have been wounded by abortion to find truth and healing. There is a confidential support group beginning in the Triangle area in late September. If you have experienced an abortion and would like more information about the support group, contact Project Rachel at (919) 852-1021 or [email protected]. For more information, go to https://rachelnc.org/ (website). Calls and appointments are kept strictly confidential.
Spanish Retrouvaille
(pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you too. For confidential information about or to register for the Summer program in Spanish beginning with a weekend on July 19-21 call 305-915-4607 (Spanish and English) or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at www.HelpOurMarriage.com
Divine Mercy Radio
NCs largest Catholic radio station, Catholic 540-AM Divine Mercy Radio has added a new radio show from EWTN to our local Catholic radio station’s weekday line-up. The SonRise Morning Show – with co-hosts Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell – will air weekdays from 6-8 a.m. Listen on-air OR on the FREE Divine Mercy Radio App.
Catholic School Information
Mary Magdalene School Information
Are you interested in a Catholic Education for your child next school year?
STMA is located at 3109 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC. Please call 919-576-7064 or email [email protected] with questions or to schedule a visit. For more information visit: www.stmacademy.org
St. Michael School Information
Applications are also being accepted for all grade levels, PreK – Grade 8. Come tour with us and learn about our focus on developing the whole person through excellent academics, and our core values of reverence, service, and leadership! Contact us at [email protected] or 919-468-6150.
Click here to request information about St. Michael School.
Cristo Rey Research Triangle is a college and career preparatory high school in the Catholic tradition for students who might not otherwise have access to a high-quality secondary education at an affordable cost. We are unique! Our students integrate a rigorous academic curriculum with four years of professional work experience and support to and through college. WE ARE CRISTO REY!