Suffragan diocese Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Diocese of Raleigh
Raleighien(sis)
Latin Church
The Diocese of Raleigh is a Latin Rite diocese covering the eastern half of North Carolina. Erected as a diocese in 1924 from the earlier Vicariate Apostolic of North Carolina, it is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and is led by Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama.
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- Established
- 1924
- Catholics
- 510,000
- Priests
- 161
- Territory
- 31,875 km²
Parishes and churches
115 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.
- Saint Peter the FishermanOrientalMass times recorded
- Saint Sophia Ukrainian Greek Catholic MissionGarnerMass times recorded
- Saint StanislausCastle HayneMass times recorded
- Saint Teresa of CalcuttaCaryMass times recorded
- Saint ThereseWilsonMass times recorded
- Saint ThereseWrightsville BeachMass times recorded
- Saint Thomas MoreChapel HillMass times recorded
- Saints Mary and EdwardRoxboroMass times recorded
- Saints Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic ChurchGarnerView parish
- San JuanIngoldMass times recorded
- Santa ClaraMagnoliaMass times recorded
- Santa Teresa del Nino JesusBeulavilleMass times recorded
- Seymour Johnson AFB Catholic CommunityGoldsboroView parish
- St. AndrewApexMass times recorded
- St. AnthonySouthern PinesMass times recorded
- St. BrendanShallotteMass times recorded
- St. FrancisRaleighMass times recorded
- St. LukeRaleighMass times recorded
- St. MaryGarnerMass times recorded
- St. MichaelCaryMass times recorded
- St. RaphaelRaleighMass times recorded
- St. StephenSanfordMass times recorded
- Stella MarisOcracokeView parish
- Syro-Malabar RiteApexMass times recorded
- TransfigurationWallaceMass times recorded
This is our recorded coverage, not an official diocesan parish count. Confirm service times with the parish before travelling.
The bishop
- Bishop
- Luis Rafael Zarama
- Born
- 28 November 1958
- Birthplace
- Pasto
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The cathedral
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral stands in Raleigh, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.
On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.
History
Eastern North Carolina, in the United States, falls under the Diocese of Raleigh (Latin: Dioecesis Raleighiensis), a Catholic diocese that is suffragan to the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Luis Rafael Zarama serves as bishop, and Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh was recently consecrated.
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Diocese of Raleigh to host Respect Life Leader Gathering
The Diocese of Raleigh will host a Respect Life Leader Collaborative Gathering on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The event is designed for parish leaders who assist their pastors with the legal defense of the unborn and efforts to build a culture of life. The gathering begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Catholic Center. Presentations scheduled for 10:30 a.m. include Deacon Josh Klickman discussing the diocese's Human Life and Dignity Ministry, Dr. Bill Pincus, president of North Carolina Right to Life, providing an update on abortion in North Carolina, and Savannah O'Brian, director of Students for Life Carolinas, sharing updates on student activity. The program includes lunch at noon followed by a period for collaboration and fellowship.
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Mass for Deceased Clergy
Bishop Luis Zarama will celebrate Mass for all deceased bishops and priests on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The liturgy is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Newton Grove. The Diocese of Raleigh announced that the bishop will celebrate the Mass alongside the priests of the diocese.
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World Day Against the Death Penalty
Catholics for Abolition in NC will hold a prayer service and peaceful protest in Raleigh on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event, marking the World Day Against the Death Penalty, is scheduled to take place outside Central Prison from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants will gather to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the souls of men executed at Central Prison between 1984 and 2006. During the service, organizers will read 43 names. The Diocese of Raleigh noted that because the annual observance falls on a Saturday this year, the protest time and focus have changed. Attendees can bring homemade signs or use those provided by the group. Parking is available at Dix Park, with access via Hunt Drive, or along the streets in the Boylan Heights neighborhood.
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Diocese of Raleigh to host OCIA Gathering
The Diocese of Raleigh will host an online gathering for the OCIA on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will address the challenges of moving from a school-year formation model to a year-round model. While the OCIA typically envisions a year of formation, the diocese notes that prospective inquirers often arrive at various times of the year. Additionally, individuals with marriage cases may require support while awaiting petition outcomes outside of standard parish sacramental calendars. The gathering will also discuss the personnel and resources needed to maintain continuous formation sessions. Participants will use the Microsoft Teams platform for this meeting rather than Zoom, though the diocese stated that no new software downloads are required to join.
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Diocese of Raleigh hosts Fiesta Patrias
The Diocese of Raleigh will host Fiesta Patrias on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The event features activities at Maria Reina de las Americas, including football, food stands, traditional folk dances, a raffle, and games. The festivities are scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM, with a second session starting at 7:00 PM.
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