“Do This is Memory of Me: Building a culture of holiness and salvation – with faith, reason, grace and excellence in virtue” – Theme for the Year 2011-2012

“So that in all things God may be glorified.” (1 Peter 4:11) – Scriptural Focus for 2011-2012

Regional Coordinator:

Christopher A. Beal
Office of Faith Formation
1123 South Church Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: 704-370-3247
Fax: 704-370-3291

The Asheville - Central Region includes four Vicariates:

Asheville Vicariate consist of nine parishes and two missions:

• Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Asheville
• Immaculate Conception, Hendersonville
• Sacred Heart, Brevard
  o Sacred Heart, Burnsville
• Saint Andrew the Apostle, Mars Hill
• Saint Barnabas, Arden
• Saint Eugene, Asheville
• Saint Joan of Arc, Candler
• Saint John the Baptist, Tryon
  ◊ Saint Jude, Sapphire Valley
• Saint Margaret Mary, Swannanoa

Boone Vicariate consist of four parishes and four missions:

• Saint Elizabeth of the Hill Country, Boone
  • Church of the Epiphany, Blowing Rock, Mission of Saint Elizabeth
• Saint Francis of Assisi, Jefferson
  • Saint Frances of Rome, Sparta, Mission of Saint Francis of Assisi
• Saint John Baptist de La Salle, North Wilkesboro
  • Saint Stephen, Elkin, Mission of Saint John Baptist de La Salle
• Saint Lucien, Spruce Pine
  • Saint Bernadette, Linville, Mission of Saint Lucien

Gastonia Vicariate consist of six parishes and two missions:

• Holy Spirit, Denver
• Immaculate Conception, Forest City
• Queen of the Apostles, Belmont
• Saint Dorothy, Lincolnton
• Saint Mary, Shelby
  • Christ the King, Kings Mountain, Mission of Saint Mary, Shelby
• Saint Michael the Archangel, Gastonia
  • Saint Helen, Spencer Mountain, Mission of Our Lady of Consolation, Charlotte

Hickory Vicariate consists of four parishes two missions:

• Saint Aloysius, Hickory
• Saint Charles Borromeo, Morganton
  • Our Lady of the Angels, Marion, Mission of Saint Charles Borromeo
• Saint Francis of Assisi, Lenoir
• Saint Joseph, Newton
  • Holy Trinity, Taylorsville, Mission of Saint Phillip the Apostle, Statesville

Catechist Formation Opportunities

The Asheville-Central Region Office of Faith Formation sponsors workshops for catechist certification in the four vicariates. The following dates and links are below: