2019
He is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Each year we come to celebrate this great feast of our Christian faith — The Resurrection of the Lord. It is so important that without belief in the […]
South Carolina
2019
Chrism Mass celebrates renewal in Christ
CHARLESTON—Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone celebrated the annual chrism Mass before a packed congregation at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Traditionally held on the Tuesday of Holy Week, it is the time when diocesan […]
2019
Gloverville outreach serving more with less
GLOVERVILLE—Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Center was a hive of activity on a recent Wednesday morning, as it is on most mornings. People stood in line for the food pantry, which runs three days […]
Aiken Deanery
Young adult ministry blooms in Aiken
AIKEN—A typical, ever-transitioning young adult can easily lose their footing on the path of faith, but St. Mary Help of Christians is helping them find solid ground. Deacon Bob Pierce and his wife Donna recently […]
2019
Deacon at St. Clare of Assisi undergoes trial by fire
DANIEL ISLAND—When Deacon Karl Eimers of St. Clare of Assisi Parish was ordained recently, he had no idea just how soon he would be putting all of his new responsibilities to good use. On Saturday, […]
2019
Weiskircher accompanies Father Ted Kalaw on mission trip to Africa
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is slowly recovering from a conflict known as Africa’s first world war, which led to the loss of some 5 million lives between 1994 and 2003. Many eastern areas […]
2019
Historic bell tolls again for Georgetown parish
GEORGETOWN—The old bell at St. Mary Our Lady of Ransom Church in Georgetown has its voice back after being silent for 15 years. The bell is ringing again thanks to an effort spearheaded by Father […]
2019
Knights celebrate anniversary with special Mass
GOOSE CREEK—Members of the Knights of Columbus Assembly 3697 celebrated the 119th anniversary of their founding in February. The Fourth Degree Knights provided clergy support for the celebration of Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Sir Knights participating […]
2019
Mitigating climate change starts with faith
CLEMSON—A group of people learned of the Church’s long-standing efforts to mitigate climate change and offered their own thoughts on the growing threat during a day-long gathering at St. Andrew Church recently. Jose Aguto, associate […]
2019
Youth at conference tap into true meaning of power
WINNSBORO—Joseph Long has experienced the power of the Diocesan High School Youth Conference from both sides of the stage. For two years, Long was an active participant in the annual rally at White Oak Conference […]