The Raad family’s remarkable resilience comes from faith and perseverance — and maybe miracles
The Raad family saw God at every turn between cancer diagnosis and treatment to conceiving triplets.
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Catholic Appeal of South Carolina
From newcomers to servants, our deacons breathe life into the Church.
St. Joseph School earns Purple Star for supporting military families
“They have chosen our school to attend and we understand the significance of helping them to thrive."
USC Catholic Campus Ministry is growing a parish
St. Thomas More Church and Student Ministry offer a form of respite for students from the changes going on around them.
As Ridgeland grows, so too does JPII Catholic school
John Paul II School in Ridgeland has added to its curriculum and is now one of the most sought-after schools in the area.
Class of 2025
Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune will ordain 20 men to the permanent diaconate on Feb. 1, 2025.
The Migliaccio Family: A heart that knows no bounds
“People always ask me why I did this. The truth is, I don’t know. God just led me this way.”
A place to call home: Renovating St. Patrick
St. Patrick Church will soon helm a new African American Heritage Center and celebrate Mass in an improved house of worship.
Educating the educators at catechist retreat day
Catechists brainstormed the best ways to bring the Lord’s little ones closer to him.
Latin Americans find hope carrying the Guadalupe torch
The Guadalupe Torch Race is a 73-day pilgrimage from Mexico City to New York City.
Adventure filled with grace
From diagnosis to early deacon: Family and faith carries Juan Cantu into a celebratory ordination day.
O'Connor is the newest Oratorian priest
Father Kevin D. O’Connor, CO, was ordained to the priesthood Aug. 17 by Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS.
Summer soup kitchen Genesis gives kids more than a meal
"Hunger never takes a holiday."
Spotlight Books
Spotlight Books opened May 1 and offers vintage, rare and first edition books.
Order of Secular Franciscans celebrate the legacy of their patron
On Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Franciscans will celebrate the 800th anniversary of the stigmata received by the saint.
New guild supports Catholic medical professionals and ethics
“The Dominican motto is veritas, or truth, which is what we are seeking.”
Paving the way for a Catholic education with math award
“I want to help people learn, and I want to help people get a good education. This is just what I want to do.”
Thomas found the fullness of faith in silent prayer
"I answered the subtle feeling about becoming Catholic by actually praying to God all the time."
Upstate crisis pregnancy center supports women and men
The Carolina Pregnancy Center is for guys, too.
The sights and sounds of Italy in Fort Mill
But the highlight of the Italian festival was the food, featuring I...
Six ordained transitional deacons in South Carolina
On May 24, the largest group since 2008 were ordained transitional deacons for the Diocese of Charleston.
Creating an icon is a process of prayer
Seven folks spent a four-day retreat at Heart Ridge Retreat Center in the upstate, praying and creating icons of our mother.
Mosaic creations at St. Clare of Assisi help turn a building into the Lord’s home
It was the people behind the scenes that made the church what it is today.
Legatus chapter in Charleston becomes a charter
The Charleston Legatus group has been solidified with its charter.
Other ‘Schools’ Bring Our Beautifully Diverse Community Together
Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Divine Redeemer Church in Hanahan will be June 17-21, 2024.