Mike Brodowicz will return as the head coach of the Charlotte Catholic Football program for the Fall 2026 season after retiring three years ago. This announcement came as a shock to the Charlotte Catholic community as the Charlotte Observer Coach of the Decade returns to the Cougars.  After Brodowicz left in 2022, he was replaced by Mathew Reilly who resigned after one year. Keith Emery followed, taking over the program for the next two years. Charlotte Catholic announced Br

After five years as Vicar of Education, Father Timothy Reid stepped down to return to full-time parish ministry. Fr. Reid helped unify the diocese’s Mecklenburg Area. He spread and strengthened the Catholic faith and oversaw a record enrollment in the Diocese of Charlotte’s 20 schools. During Fr. Reid's time as Vicar of Education, enrollment grew by over 20%, and the number of students earning academic scholarships increased. He supported projects such as the construction of

Senior Garrett Nowlan, the starting running back on the Charlotte Catholic varsity football team, has been named December’s Student of the Month. He was chosen for this recognition because of his accomplishments on the field as well as his commitment to academics. Garrett has been playing football for ten years, and the sport has impacted much of his high school experience. This season, he rushed for over 1,000 yards, led the team in touchdowns, and served as running backs c

Charlotte Catholic men’s varsity soccer made history as they secured their eighth NCHSAA state championship against the Middle Creek Mustangs on Saturday, November 23. This win was significant not only because it makes the Cougars the first team to ever win a 6A soccer state championship in North Carolina, but also because the team is now tied for having the second-most high school state championships in the state.  Charlotte Catholic families, students, faculty, and alumni

Only a special group of athletes get the opportunity to play at the college level, but at Charlotte Catholic many athletes get this opportunity every year. They make their commitment official on specific signing days throughout the year when they sign their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to their college.  On November 12th, 19 Charlotte Catholic athletes signed their NLI. The event, which took place at the Fine Arts Center during break, was filled with friends, family and c

In response to an unsanctioned “senior skip day” on November 3rd, some seniors will start exams on Monday, December 15th, and others Tuesday, December 16th. The seniors who skipped that day have had their exams pushed back, shortening their Christmas break by one day. Mr. Telford implemented this policy to underscore the importance of attendance and hold students accountable to the Charlotte Catholic standard. Prior to November 3rd, there was discussion among students about

In the days following the tragic loss of Parker South, the Charlotte community has come together in a powerful show of unity and remembrance. Parker, an admired Myers Park student who was friends with many Charlotte Catholic students, is being honored through a series of thoughtful gestures led by a number of those students. These acts reflect not only grief, but also the respect and admiration felt for him. Some Charlotte Catholic students have taken meaningful steps to cel

Mr. Dorsett has taught at Charlotte Catholic for five years and always manages to keep faith and music as two of his top priorities. Not only does he teach students about God in the classroom, but he also spreads God’s love when he sings at Mass. Mr. Dorsett helps everyone be more connected to the Catholic faith, which is his main goal as a religion teacher. Even before working at Charlotte Catholic, Mr. Dorsett has always loved singing. He sings each Sunday at St. Ann’s Cat

As Christmas approaches, families at Charlotte Catholic begin to set up their decorations for the holiday. This raises the question, “Should Christmas decor be set up before or after Thanksgiving?” Although many families in Charlotte have already decorated their houses prior to Thanksgiving, the majority of students claim that the decorations should be set up after this holiday. Most students believe it is better to set up decorations after Thanksgiving to maintain appreciat

The Charlotte Ballet Academy has staged The Nutcracker at the Belk Theater in Uptown Charlotte all throughout the month of December every year since 2006. The Nutcracker is a widely performed ballet based on a fictional story in which Clara, a young girl, falls asleep on Christmas Eve and dreams of a magical adventure. The Nutcracker is a massive phenomenon in the ballet world. Choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, it originated in 1892 at the St. Mariinsky Theatre

Though many coaches at Charlotte Catholic have strengthened their players’ bodies and sharpened their minds, few have been as successful as Coach Jo Cabana. Though she has established her legacy at Charlotte Catholic through her English teaching, Coach Cabana has also shined through her impressive coaching career. Coach Cabana recently clinched her 900th career win as a coach in the NCHSAA state playoffs. Additionally, her induction into the National High School Tennis Coach

Charlotte Catholic seniors traveled to Camp Thunderbird for the annual senior retreat on November 10. Originally, this retreat was two days, and students would stay overnight bunking together in the camp’s cabins. However, this year the retreat lasted only one day, and the following day was an excused absence. Since COVID-19, the retreat has been only a day long, with the plan of returning to two days this year. For an overnight trip, the school required more volunteer chape