Diocese of Raleigh and Catholic Schools

St. Bernadette Catholic Church is parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh whose current Shepherd is Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama.

To learn more about the Diocese, click here.

Safe Environment

The Safe Environment Program of the Diocese of Raleigh strives to empower parishes, schools, families, and individuals to create and foster safe and healthy environments for children and youth in all aspects of their lives. To learn more read the Safe Environment Vision and Code of Conduct.


Published on Mar 6, 2018

Bishop Homilies and Highlights from interviews

Judi Paparozzi, host of Carolina Catholic on Wilmington Catholic Radio, sits down with Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama and talks about his motto “Deus Caritas Set”

Catholic Schools

Saint Bernadette joyfully provides Faith Formation instruction to all our parishioners, from kindergarten through adulthood. While we do not have our own parish school, we are happy to recommend the nearest Catholic schools to our parish boundaries:


Saint Mary Magdalene, Apex


Saint Andrew, Apex (Early Childhood Center only)


Saint Michael, Cary


Cardinal Gibbons High School


Saint Thomas More Academy, Raleigh (high school)