Our Lady of Fatima (Diocese of Charlotte)

Our Lady of Fatima is in North Carolina (United States) and is part of the Diocese of Charlotte.

It is dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima.

Our Lady of Fatima
Dedication:	Our Lady of Fatima
Venerated Saints:
Diocese:	Diocese of Charlotte
Deanery:	Piedmont Deanery
Address:	211 W. 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Coordinates:	36.096995, -80.244596
City:	Winston-Salem, NC
Subdivision:	North Carolina
Country:	United States
County:	Forsyth County
Website:	http://ourladyofmercync.org
Founded:	1954
School:	No
Email:	olfwinstonsalem@rcdoc.org

History

Our Lady of Fatima Chapel was established in 1954 to cater to a significant influx of Western Electric employees who moved from New Jersey to Winston-Salem. Originally, the chapel was housed in a small gray brick building, which was once the city's first public library built in the early 1900s. The parish has since seen an increase in diversity, particularly with the growth of the Hispanic community in the 1990s, leading to a multicultural congregation today.

Special features

• The chapel's location in downtown Winston-Salem makes it a central point for Catholic worship in the city.
• Our Lady of Fatima serves a diverse community, offering Mass in English, which has been particularly important for the integration of new parishioners from various backgrounds.
• The building itself retains some architectural features from its days as a public library, adding historical significance to the church.
• The parish is known for its community engagement, particularly through its social justice initiatives and support for the local Hispanic community.

Related parishes

• Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Winston-Salem, NC
• St. Benedict Catholic Church, Greensboro, NC