1997

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS A quiet air of confidence is apparent when listening to Diego Hernan Vinasco-Rivera talk about his life leading to the priesthood. That security comes from the assurance of a loving family, a consistent Catholic upbringing, an active participation in his parishes, working with people and the resulting devotion to his religion. […]

By MARY HOOD HART Recently, I read a local news story about a grandmother who was distraught because her 15-year-old granddaughter, while staying at the grandmother’s home, ran up a phone bill of over $300 in calls to an international phone-sex line. Apparently unaware that her grandmother was being charged for the calls in less […]

By PAUL A. BARRA Jeffrey A. Kendall went from fallen-away Methodist to Catholic and from construction project manager to priest, all inside of 10 years. Along the way, he earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Wake Forest, one in civil engineering from North Carolina A&T and two master’s degrees from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. […]

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS CHARLESTON The stained glass window portraying the Last Supper high above the altar at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist provided an historical reminder for the ceremony taking place beneath it July 12. Four priests were ordained in front of the picture of Jesus Christ sharing the ultimate sacrifice with […]

By JORDAN MCMORROUGH James Dubrouillet’s trek to the priesthood has followed a circuitous route, from Missouri to Texas to South Carolina and seminary training in Washington and Maryland, but following his ordination to the priesthood by Bishop David Thompson at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston on July 12, he will be […]

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS ORANGEBURG – Brother Jeremiah O’Leary enjoys giving gifts but they do not come wrapped in colored paper and tied with curling ribbons. The new executive director of the Cooperative Church Ministries of Orangeburg gives gifts of the heart in the form of time, care and effort helping others make it through […]

By PAUL A. BARRA Scott James-Allen Buchanan did not attend Catholic grammar school, high school or college, and when his pastor wanted him to become an altar boy as a youth, he didn’t want to do it. But his mother insisted, and the experience changed his life forever. On July 12, Deacon Scott Buchanan will […]

By JORDAN MCMORROUGH CHARLESTON – A review of curriculum recommendations, possible faculty members, resource centers, and course length and frequency of classes were among items discussed at the recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Parish Leadership Development. Ten members of the group gathered in Charleston July 11 to discuss policies […]

By TIM BULLARD MYRTLE BEACH As Bishop David B. Thompson anointed the altar of St. Andrew’s Church newly renovated sanctuary June 22, Msgr. Joseph Roth and his parish celebrated the conclusion of a challenging quest. “I am delighted to be here today to rededicate your church and bless again your altar,” said Bishop Thompson in […]

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS Like most people, Father Rick LaBrecque wonders what life will be like in Hong Kong after returning to Chinese sovereignity, but his curiosity is made more intense, having seen the island recently in its before state. The pastor of St. James Church in Conway traveled to the island for a 10-day […]