ECCLESIASTICAL DATA

96

Parishes

20

Missions

97,640

Registered Households (up by 5,506)

242,448 

Registered Catholics (up by 36,501)

113

Diocesan Priests (active, retired, military chaplains, sabbaticals)

46

Religious Priests

22

Extern/Missionary Priests

30

Seminarians

234

Permanent deacons

38

In Formation

73

Women Religious

23

Religious Communities

SACRAMENTS

3,318

Baptisms (up by 224)

3, 360

First Communions (up by 190)

2,926

Confirmations (up by 414)

552

RCIA (up by 112)

824

Received into Full Communion (up by 293)

833

Marriages (up by 100)

1,396

Deaths (down by 99)

11,351

Religious Education Elementary Students (down by 323)

2,556

Religious Education High School Students (up by 855)

2

Catholic Hospitals

SCHOOLS

34

Catholic Schools and High Schools-diocesan and independent

2

Early Childhood Development Centers

7,473

Students - preschool to high school

784

Professional Staff - lay, clergy and religious

2

Schools Offer Federal Nutrition Programs

468

Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Priced Lunch

1,144

Students with Any Diagnosed Disability - Physical, Mental, Learning

17

International Students with Visas

32

Schools with a Board, Commission or Council

Chesterton Academy of St. Finbar, Charleston, launched in the 2025–2026 school year, expanding classical Catholic education. Cristo Rey Charleston High School is slated to launch in the 2026–2027 school year, strengthening college and career pathways.

CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

6,791

Background screenings - New and Rescreening

The Office of Child and Youth Protection provides a pastoral response to, and competent processing of, allegations of abuse of minors. With the approval and consent of the bishop, it establishes, implements, supervises and maintains Safe Environment programs in all parishes, missions and schools within the diocese. Visit charlestondiocese.org/child-and-youth-protection.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA

15

Ministries and Programs

8

Locations in S.C.

64,645

Our Lady’s Pantry Total Served (up by 19,661)

57

Save A Smile Dental Program Total Served

2,453 

Clean of Heart Laundry & Shower Program Total Served

1,220

Loads of Laundry

1,333

Showers Provided

36

Disaster Services Total Served

• $205,934

  • Spent on Home Repairs / Natural Disasters (up by $196,934)

1,068

Immigration Services Total Served

901

Restorative Justice Total Served

61,026

Total Impacted - Includes Emergency Assistance, Next Level Services, Clothing Closet and Above List (up by 4,765)