Franciscan Sister Stella Mary Breen, a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 70 years, died March 26 at Assisi House in Ashton, Penn.
On Nov. 14, 1846, Bishop Ignatius Reynolds dedicated St. Peter as the first Catholic church in Beaufort. That was 175 years ago with only a dozen parishioners or so.
The Diocese of Charleston is delighted to announce that Pope Francis has bestowed Papal Honors on seven men and women for their work and dedication to the Church in South Carolina.