Forming chains for life
Life Chain began its peaceful and public witness against abortion on Oct. 2 when participants across the state and nation united in silent protest, holding signs and praying for the nation to end abortion. It is the 29th anniversary of the national event. Above, a Life Chains participant holds a sign in front of Corpus […]
A new beginning: RENEW program offers former inmates help starting over
A man named David showed up at the Catholic Charities offices in downtown Columbia a few months ago in a desperate situation. He had just been released from prison after serving 30 years, and had no money, identification or job prospects. He was illiterate and living on the streets. David had lost touch with his […]
Superintendents tackle issues relevant to schools
CHARLESTON — Catholic schools in the Diocese of Charleston have had some weighty discussions on whether they should convert to a 10-point grading scale in order to remain competitive with, and provide the same scholarship opportunities as, public schools. Before the start of school, South Carolina’s State Board of Education approved the adoption of a […]
19 men receive the ministry of lector
COLUMBIA—Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone conferred the ministry of lector on 19 men studying to become permanent deacons during the Rite of Admission Mass held Sept. 17 at Our Lady of the Hills Church. Two members of the group also received the ministries of candidacy and acolyte. The ministry of lector allows the men to proclaim […]
Life Chains set for Oct. 2 in South Carolina
Editor’s note: The Sept. 22 paper edition of The Catholic Miscellany contains an incorrect date for the upcoming Life Chain event listings. The events will be held around the state on Oct. 2, not Oct. 29 as is stated in the paper. Life Chain is celebrating its 29th anniversary this year. The peaceful and public […]
Mother Teresa: ‘A generous dispenser of divine mercy’
VATICAN CITY – With a large tapestry bearing the portrait of the woman known as the “Saint of the Gutters” suspended above him, Pope Francis proclaimed the sainthood of Mother Teresa of Kolkata, hailing her courage and love for the poor. Despite the formality of the occasion though, “her sanctity is so close to us, […]
Sister Alma Marie Learner enters Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia
NASHVILLE – Nine young women professed the simple vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation, on July 28. Among those who made their first profession was Sister Alma Marie Learner, a former parishioner of St. Peter Church in Columbia, S.C. Sister Alma Marie is the daughter of Max and […]
On Fire with Faith, Hispanic ministry promote evangelization
COLUMBIA—As the heat index in the Midlands climbed into the triple digits, hundreds of people sought to ignite a fire of a different kind inside the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Aug. 13. The On Fire with Faith and Hispanic Ministry conferences were held there at the same time, and more than 800 people turned […]
Tribunal’s new judicial vicar seeks justice with mercy
CHARLESTON—Ever since his days as a seminarian, Father C. Thomas Miles has had a love and respect for canon law. He has studied it and helped many people understand it through his work with the diocesan tribunal, or the Church’s court. As of July 18, his knowledge of the law opened a new door as […]
Baby bottle collection garners over $27,000 from 17 churches
COLUMBIA – Birthright of Columbia reported that more than $27,000 was collected during the Birthright Baby Bottle Campaign. The bottles were distributed in 17 area churches extending as far as Camden. The funds will be used to assist pregnant girls and women who contact Birthright for help.
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