Edit Parish: Christ the King (Diocese of Charlotte, Kings Mountain)

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Mailing address:	714 Stone Street, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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Free text: '''Christ the King''' is in North Carolina ([[United States]]) and is part of the [[Diocese of Charlotte]]. It is dedicated to Christ the King. == History == Christ the King in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, was established as a mission of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Shelby. The church's land was purchased in 1981, with the church being dedicated on November 29, 1983, coinciding with the Feast of Christ the King. The site was originally blessed with a medal of St. Joseph buried on the property by nuns in the early 1960s, symbolizing the Catholic presence in the area before the church's construction.<ref>{{cite web |title=Christ the King, Kings Mountain |url=https://catholicnewsherald.com/christ-the-king-kings-mountain/ |access-date=January 18, 2025}}</ref>[](https://catholicnewsherald.com/252-missions/9942-christ-the-king-kings-mountain) == Special features == * **Historical Significance**: The church's founding story includes a traditional Catholic ritual of blessing the land with St. Joseph's medal, reflecting the faith and foresight of the community. * **Liturgical Celebrations**: Known for its Saturday evening Mass, which serves as the primary liturgical celebration for the community. == Related parishes == * [[St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Shelby]] == References == <references />

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