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African American Affairs Ministry
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte
1123 South Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704)370-3339
Ms. Sandra Murdock
Director
1123 S. Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 568-1573
(704) 641-3108 (cell)
Advisory Board for African American Ministries
Calendar of Events, 2009
MISSION STATEMENT
* Make recommendations to the Bishop regarding the needs, hopes and concerns of African Americans
* Provide a voice and representation at the planning and decision making level within the diocesan structure
* Articulate the needs of the African American community to diocesan agencies, schools and organizations and assist them in the planning, coordination and implementation of programs and activities that involve the African American community
* Enhance parish life in the diocese through implementation of the National Black Catholic Pastoral Plan and other programs and initiatives from the National Black Catholic Congress
* Raise the consciousness of all Catholics, especially African American Catholics, about African history, culture, tradition, spirituality and contributions to the Church
* Identify, develop and promote African American leadership within the Diocese of Charlotte
* Evangelize ourselves and our alienated and unchurched brothers and sisters through training, outreach, resourcing, consciousness raising and networking
* Promote traditional African American family values, actively practice youth inclusion and development, and foster Church vocations
* Represent the Diocese of Charlotte at state and national African American Catholic conferences and other functions
Encourage representatives from all diocesan parishes and missions to be active participants in the ministry and to help proclaim and share the good news of Jesus.
BLACK PARISHES
Our Lady of Consolation
2301 Statesville Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28206
(704) 375-4339
St. Benedict the Moor
1625 East 12th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 725-9200
St. Helen (Mission of Our Lady of Consolation)
341 Dallas-Spencer Mountain Road
Gastonia, NC 28012
(704) 922-0670
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