Our series on religious orders found in the Diocese of Charleston continues with those that represent the centuries-old and the very, very recent.

“I have often thought it is easier to collect money than it is to build a community, but I think we here at St. Peter’s, we have done both."

Charisms are not just personal skills or talents, which can be used for selfish purposes.

Father Tim Gahan’s approach to evangelization is simple: Be yourself, be comfortable in your own skin, live God’s will and pray.

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The Raad family saw God at every turn between cancer diagnosis and treatment to conceiving triplets.

Gowns of Grace allows Catholic parishes and communities to sponsor a pop-up shop for a weekend.

From newcomers to servants, our deacons breathe life into the Church.

John Paul II School in Ridgeland has added to its curriculum and is now one of the most sought-after schools in the area.

“They have chosen our school to attend and we understand the significance of helping them to thrive."

St. Thomas More Church and Student Ministry offer a form of respite for students from the changes going on around them.

Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune will ordain 20 men to the permanent diaconate on Feb. 1, 2025.

The Guadalupe Torch Race is a 73-day pilgrimage from Mexico City to New York City.

“People always ask me why I did this. The truth is, I don’t know. God just led me this way.”

St. Patrick Church will soon helm a new African American Heritage Center and celebrate Mass in an improved house of worship.

Catechists brainstormed the best ways to bring the Lord’s little ones closer to him.

Father Kevin D. O’Connor, CO, was ordained to the priesthood Aug. 17 by Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS.

From diagnosis to early deacon: Family and faith carries Juan Cantu into a celebratory ordination day.

On Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscans will celebrate the 800th anniversary of the stigmata received by the saint.

“The Dominican motto is veritas, or truth, which is what we are seeking.”

"Hunger never takes a holiday."

Spotlight Books opened May 1 and offers vintage, rare and first edition books.

"I answered the subtle feeling about becoming Catholic by actually praying to God all the time."

“I want to help people learn, and I want to help people get a good education. This is just what I want to do.”

It was the people behind the scenes that made the church what it is today.