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'''Immaculate Conception''' is in North Carolina ([[United States]]) and is part of the [[Diocese of Charlotte]].

It is dedicated to [[Immaculate Conception]].{{Parish
|Dedication=Immaculate Conception
|ShortName=Immaculate Conception
|ParishLocation=35.535451, -82.838195
|MailingAddress=42 Newfound Street, Canton, NC 28786
|Diocese=Diocese of Charlotte
|Deanery=Smoky Mountain Deanery
|City=Canton, NC
|County=Haywood County
|AdministrativeSubdivision=North Carolina
|Country=United States
|ParishWebsite=https://stjohnrcc.com/immaculate-conception-mission/
|ParishFounded=
|ParishSchool=No
|ParishEmailAddress=
}}

== History ==
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Canton, North Carolina, serves as a mission of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Waynesville. This mission was established to cater to the Catholic community in Canton, providing a local venue for worship and religious activities without the need to travel to the main parish. It operates under the pastoral care of St. John's, offering Masses and other sacraments within a smaller, more intimate setting.<ref>Immaculate Conception - Diocese of Charlotte. (n.d.). Diocese of Charlotte. Retrieved from http://charlottediocese.org</ref>

== Special features ==
* As a mission church, it provides a more localized spiritual experience for the Catholic faithful in Canton.
* The church hosts Sunday Masses, which are listed on the main parish's website, ensuring that the community has access to regular liturgical services.
* Immaculate Conception is part of a broader network of churches within the Smoky Mountain Deanery, contributing to the regional spiritual life and community outreach.

== Related parishes ==
* St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Waynesville, NC
* St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, Maggie Valley, NC

== References ==
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