Bishop Luis Rafael delivers the homily at the Deacon Convocation Mass on February 24th at Saint Michael The Archangel Parish in Cary. Every year, deacons and their wives gather as a community for Morning Prayer, Mass, fellowship, and lunch with the Bishop.

Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama delivers the homily at the Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate. Two third-year seminarians, Noe Ramirez and David Miller, were ordained as transitional deacons, an important step toward becoming ordained as priests, at this special Mass on April 7 at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral. 

El Obispo Luis Rafael Zarama se dirige a los catecúmenos y a sus familiares y amigos en el primer Rito de Elección en la Catedral Holy Name of Jesus el 19 de febrero de 2018.

Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama speaks to catechumens and their family and friends at the first of two Rite of Election Masses at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral on February 19, 2018.

Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama delivers the homily at the Ash Wednesday Mass on February 14 at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral.

Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama gave the homily at a Mass celebrating Catholic Schools Week at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh.  This was one of many school visits Bishop Zarama made last week to talk to both students and faculty and to share his appreciation.

On January 13th at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama gave the homily at the annual Diocese of Raleigh Mass for Life.  This Mass is intended to gather the faithful of the diocese together to celebrate and promote a pro-life culture.  Then those in attendance are sent out to participate in the local Raleigh March for Life in downtown Raleigh.

Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama delivered the homily at the annual Mass honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 15, 2018 at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh.