by Catholic Center | Nov 4, 2023 | News
Timeline and Activities
We are excited for the grand opening of Christ On Main in 2024! Our board members, executive
director, and volunteer committees are working together to finalize the construction plans and
design features that will ensure the storefront is a beautiful, inviting location for exploring
Christianity and discovering the Catholic faith. We are also developing a variety of onsite
activities and merchandise opportunities to help all ages experience the love of Jesus.
Fundraising Updates
A wonderful combination of recurring donations, major gifts, and a matching appeal campaign
brings us closer to meeting our financial goals! Your continued generous support will ensure
the next few months’ renovation and opening of Christ On Main along with the
implementation of activities and events for next year. Thank you for participating in our
mission and encouraging others to join us.
We invite everyone to give a recurring monthly donation of $100 through our Century Club!
We are moving towards one hundred people giving this monthly amount. Contact us today to
sign up!
November Event
Our dynamic event at St. Mary Magdelene Catholic Church is November 8 th . Father John
Riccardo from the Archdiocese of Detroit is an author and frequently heard on media outlets like
EWTN. The title of his talk is “The Most Urgent Task of Our Time”. Join us for this profound
talk on faith and evangelization. Contact us to RSVP! Walk-ins are also welcome.
Website & Marketing
We will soon launch a new website and social media page to showcase our work at Christ On
Main. We are also marketing our presence with visits to Catholic parishes starting in November!
Please visit our table after Masses at Prince of Peace on November 11 th – 12 th and at St. Mary’s
on November 19 th . Clergy and lay leaders at parishes are also becoming aware of us through our
attendance at Upstate deanery meetings this fall season.
Volunteering
We are growing our retail committee, developing new committees, and recruiting storefront
greeters. Contact us today to learn how your skills can help our mission!
Please contact our executive director Brendan Dudley at brendan@christonmain.org or (864)
640-8734.
Note: The Veritas Catholic Information Center is a federally approved 501(c)(3) tax-
exempt non-profit chartered in the state of South Carolina. This means that all donations
are tax-deductible both at the state and federal level.
by Catholic Center | Sep 25, 2023 | News
Shroud Event Success
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Christ On Main co-hosted a fantastic event at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on September 7th. 300 people attended a wonderful presentation on the Shroud of Turin, which is an artifact believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus. Dr. Cheryl White of LSU Shreveport presented historical evidence and scientific discoveries about the shroud along with incredible photographs of the image on it. Our event also involved promoting Christ On Main through flyers and conversation. Attendees were eager to learn the details of our mission and discover how they can support us!
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Fundraising Progress
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Your financial contributions are making a profound impact as we prepare for the grand opening and continue offering local events. Thank you for generously supporting our mission! Please share our mission with others as we continue to seek major gifts and recurring donations. We invite everyone to join our amazing supporters in the Century Club through a recurring monthly donation of $100. We are more than halfway to our goal of 100 people participating in this monthly amount! Donations can be made here.
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Construction and Design
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The construction firm has met with subcontractors to plan the timeline and receive bids for the remodeling of our storefront. We look forward to our grand opening in a few months! Our design committee and board of directors continue finalizing the interior features that will make Christ On Main a beautiful, welcoming environment to develop a relationship with Jesus and explore our Catholic faith.
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November Event
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Register here for our dynamic event at St. Mary Magdelene Catholic Church on November 8th ! Father John Riccardo from the Archdiocese of Detroit is an author and frequently heard on media outlets like EWTN. He will speak on the power of the Gospel to transform people’s lives.
Join us for this profound talk on faith and hope!
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Volunteering
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Contact us today to learn how you can participate in our mission as a volunteer. We have a
variety of roles available on our committees and at our storefront!
Please contact our executive director Brendan Dudley at brendan@christonmain.org or (864)
640-8734.
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Note: The Christ On Main is a federally approved 501(c)(3) tax-
exempt non-profit chartered in the state of South Carolina. This means that all donations
are tax-deductible both at the state and federal level.
by Catholic Center | Sep 19, 2023 | News
Construction and Floor Plan
Christ On Main will soon begin the construction of our interior space for an anticipated grand opening later this year. Our team is designing the features that will make our location a beautiful oasis for prayer and spiritual resources. The floor plan includes a reading lounge, community flex space, retail section, prayer room, and more.
Let us know if you would like a pre-construction tour of the site with a detailed look at the architectural drawings!
Financial Support
Your financial contributions are making a profound impact as we prepare for the grand opening and continue offering local events. We encourage both major gifts and ongoing support.
Join our amazing supporters in the Century Club through a recurring monthly donation of $100. We are seeking this amount from 100 donors. Donations can be made by clicking here.
Shroud Event in September
Our event next month is a dynamic presentation of artifacts & artwork connected with the Shroud of Turin! We invite you to join us at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on September 7th at 7:00p.m. We are thrilled to welcome our presenter Dr. Cheryl White of LSU Shreveport, an expert on the shroud.
Click here to register for this free event. We currently have over 100 people registered!
Activities and Involvement
We are continuing to organize weekly & monthly activities that will happen onsite at Christ On Main. Our goal is to bring people from various backgrounds into an environment where they can explore a friendship with Jesus Christ and develop an understanding of Catholicism.
Your involvement is vital as we prepare to greet visitors, lead activities, organize events, and administer daily operations. We are seeking committee members and storefront volunteers for a variety of roles!
Please contact our executive director Brendan Dudley at brendan@christonmain.org
Note: The Christ On Main is a federally approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit chartered in the state of South Carolina. This means that all donations are tax-deductible both at the state and federal level.
by Catholic Center | Jul 21, 2023 | News
Drop-In Event
Christ On Main hosted an enthusiastic gathering of supporters at our drop-in event on June 8th. We brought together a hundred people, including Mayor White, to meet our leadership while viewing the design plans and goals for the storefront. We are grateful that Fr. Newman from St. Mary’s Catholic Church gave a blessing of our location through prayers and the sprinkling of holy water.
Remodel Updates & Community Notice
We are finalizing our architectural plans for the distinct spaces within Christ on Main. Our goal is to develop a beautiful and prayerful oasis that offers resources, education, and community. The storefront remodeling will start this summer, and we are currently offering tours to highlight the details of our project.
We are also spreading awareness throughout Greenville! We look forward to visiting parishes in the coming months, and we invite you to share what’s happening with Christ On Main at your parish, workplace, and neighborhood.
You can connect with us through our Facebook page, website, and by contacting our executive director Brendan Dudley at brendan@christonmain.org
September Event
Our event this September is a dynamic presentation of artifacts & artwork connected with the Shroud of Turin. We invite you to join us at Prince of Peace Catholic Church on September 7th at 7:00p.m. for a fantastic evening. Click here to register for this event!
Your Support
We are seeking committee members, storefront volunteers, and continued financial contributions. Contact us today to support Christ On Main with your gifts & talents!
Along with major gifts, we encourage you to join our Century Club through a recurring monthly donation of $100. We are seeking this amount from 100 donors. Donations can be made by clicking here.
Note: The Christ On Main is a federally approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit chartered in the state of South Carolina. This means that all donations are tax-deductible both at the state and federal level.
by Catholic Center | Jun 1, 2023 | News
Building & Leadership
We took major steps forward this spring by securing a downtown location and hiring an executive director! Brendan Dudley started as executive director in May and is preparing to lead our downtown storefront called Christ On Main at 14 South Main Street. “Coming Soon” signs are already in place at the location.
We will offer a beautiful and welcoming environment and a variety of activities, events, and resources to proclaim the gospel of Christ and introduce visitors to the fullness of the Catholic faith.
There will be many opportunities to participate in and contribute to Christ On Main. You may e-mail brendan@christonmain.org.
Summer Goals
The major project this summer is the remodeling and furnishing of the storefront interior. Current plans include a front space for retail items, an open area for various activities, a screen to promote events, a dedicated prayer room, and more
As we transform the interior, volunteer committees will help to plan ongoing programs and sponsored events at the downtown location and at local parishes. Let us know if you would like to help shape our future by joining a committee.
Your help as a volunteer will be vital for daily life at the storefront. We need volunteers for numerous roles: greeting visitors, initiating conversations, managing retail, organizing events, and leading activities. Contact us about any of these roles! We anticipate the power of Jesus Christ working through our volunteers to showcase the joy of the Gospel.
Grand Opening
We anticipate a grand opening of Christ On Main later this year! Stay tuned for a monthly newsletter and updates regarding the opening.
Century Club
We encourage you to join our Century Club with a recurring monthly donation of $100. This monthly amount from 100 donors will place us on a sound financial basis as we move forward with confidence to share the Gospel in Greenville. Donations can be made through our web site: www.catholic.center.
Note: The Christ On Main is a federally approved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit chartered in the state of South Carolina. This means that all donations are tax-
deductible both at the state and federal level.
by Catholic Center | Feb 2, 2023 | News
Candlemas Event
On January 27, a large and enthusiastic group of supporters gathered at the Poinsett Club in Greenville to celebrate Candlemas, enjoy dinner, and receive an update on the progress of the Christ On Main of Greenville. Father Jay Scott Newman of St. Mary’s offered the invocation and Father Christopher Smith of Prince of Peace gave an eloquent address on the importance of Catholic evangelization in the upstate. Board of Directors Chairman Jordan Roberts provided an overview of the VCIC’s mission by comparing our work to that of St. Francis of Assisi’s mission to rebuild the San Damiano Chapel. Vice Chairman Robert Poppleton briefed the gathering on the ongoing search for a downtown location. In the last 18 months, the VCIC’s Board has visited over 20 potential locations and submitted 4 offers, none of which were accepted. However, we are currently in negotiations with a landlord for a Main Street location and hope to have good news soon.
]As the VCIC moves closer to securing a physical location and hiring a Director of Operations, the need for spiritual and financial support becomes even more important. Please continue to support the VCIC with your prayers, presence, and finances.
Photos of the event are included in the EVENTS section of the website
Century Club
You can donate to the VCIC through our website at https://catholic.center/donate/. We encourage you to join the Century Club by setting up a recuring $100 monthly donation. This will help cover the Center’s operating costs, including site upfit and a Director’s salary. All donations, of any amount, are welcome and appreciated.
2023 Events
VCIC just announced its 2023 Events Schedule. See on-line brochure
Sign-up to our events is open online. Go the the calendar and click on the event. You will see the brochure for the event and a link to register using Evite
