Our Lady of the Americas (Diocese of Charlotte)

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Our Lady of the Americas
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Dedication: Our Lady of the Americas
Venerated Saints: None specified
Diocese: Diocese of Charlotte
Deanery: Sandhills Deanery
Address: 298 Farmers Market Road, Biscoe, NC 27209
Coordinates: 35.36659, -79.79618
City: Biscoe, NC
Subdivision: North Carolina
Country: United States
County: Montgomery County
Website: http://ourladycandor.org
Founded:
School: Yes
Email: olabiscoe@rcdoc.org

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

It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Americas.

History

Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church in Biscoe, North Carolina, serves a diverse community, reflecting its name by welcoming parishioners from various cultural backgrounds. The parish is part of the Diocese of Charlotte's efforts to provide spiritual care across the state, particularly in rural areas where Catholic churches are less common. The church has been instrumental in fostering a sense of unity among its diverse congregation, offering services in both English and Spanish to cater to the linguistic needs of its members.[1][2]

Special features

  • The church offers bilingual Masses in English and Spanish, accommodating the multicultural nature of its parishioners.
  • Celebrations of Our Lady of Guadalupe are significant, with special Masses and cultural activities that celebrate the Hispanic heritage of many attendees.
  • The parish is known for its community service, including support for local schools and outreach programs for the underprivileged.

Related parishes

  • St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Southern Pines, NC
  • Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Lexington, NC

References

  1. Our Lady of the Americas - Biscoe, NC - Catholic Church Directory. (n.d.). Catholic Church Directory. Retrieved from http://catholicchurch.directory/our-lady-of-the-americas-biscoe-nc/
  2. Our Lady of the Americas - Diocese of Charlotte. (2022, June 21). Diocese of Charlotte. Retrieved from http://charlottediocese.org/parishes/our-lady-of-the-americas/