Month: September 1999

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS Preparing for his future administration of the Diocese of Charleston has Bishop Robert J. Baker reflecting on his past. His 13-year tenure at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Augustine (1984 to 1997) […]

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS The fruits of good works multiply and throughout his priesthood, Father Robert J. Baker’s compassion and hard work to the homeless has harvested countless blessings. One of those gifts was the […]

By JORDAN MCMORROUGH The new bishop of the Diocese of Charleston, Robert J. Baker, has been at the forefront of the capital punishment issue in several areas in Florida for years. He has ministered to […]

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS A sharing of faith, values, and hope is a trademark characteristic of Bishop Robert J. Baker’s priesthood. He has used those gifts to lay foundations for the Catholic Church of tomorrow […]

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS Bishop John England 1820-1842 John England was born in Cork, Ireland, on Sept. 23, 1786. As a young man of 22, he was ordained by special dispensation. He was a great […]

By NANCY SCHWERIN Robert Baker grew up surrounded by religion. The basis for his strong Catholic upbringing started before he was born. His mother grew up in a rural town where church was central in […]

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS Warmth is a signature characteristic in the Baker family. With exceptional consistency, the trait exudes from the five siblings and its source is apparent in their mother. It is little wonder […]

By TIM BULLARD Genesis 6:17 — “And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every […]

By JORDAN MCMORROUGH JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — While prefacing his remarks by saying that he “hates farewells,” Bishop Robert J. Baker said goodbye to his parishioners at Christ the King Church last Sunday during the noon […]

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS CHARLESTON — The people of St. Patrick Parish gathered Sept. 11 for the dedication of a parish center and what will be a continuing tribute to a former pastor. The Father […]