I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to any new or returning students. Here at CCM, our main weekly event is our Wednesday night dinners at 6:30 pm. These weekly dinners are typically followed by a talk by an amazing speaker, a fun social activity, or spiritual devotions.

But there’s more to CCM than just our Wednesday Night dinners. We have various small groups that meet through the week, including a men’s and women’s group. We host a variety of social and service events. You do not have to be Catholic to join and you’re welcome to bring your friends.

The members of our host parish, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Charlotte and some other parishes around us have been incredibly generous to our organization over the years—through donations, by preparing meals for our Wednesday night dinners, and so much more. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all. If you would like to help, please consider donating to our organization.

What I love about CCM is the sense of community. CCM is a place where you can freely practice your faith, ask questions, and, most importantly, strengthen your relationship with God. I didn’t have this strong of a Catholic community while I was in high school. It was hard to talk about my faith and discuss important matters. CCM is not just a community—it’s a family.

I truly hope and pray that new and returning students at UNCC find in CCM a family to pray, grow, and serve with. For updates on upcoming events, follow us on Instagram @uncc_catholic.

Jessica Mathew, Sophomore Computer Science major