The Diocese of Charlotte announced the transfer, moving St. Helen from under the care of Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Charlotte, which has overseen the mission since 2000, effective July 1, 2026.
Parishioners at Our Lady of Consolation Church broke into applause Sunday at the joyful news that the parish and the Diocese of Charlotte have established a special partnership to invest more than $6.7 million to renovate and expand their church on Statesville Avenue.