Year: 1999

By PAUL A. BARRA SEABROOK ISLAND — The first annual diocesan retreat for directors of religious education and youth ministers was held at Camp St. Christopher on May 19-21. Called “Renew and Rejoice,” it was […]

By SHEILA OJENDYK GREENVILLE — Rabbi Marc Wilson of Beth Israel Congregation wants Greenville Faith Communities United to be “the primary inclusive religious voice in the community.” Greenville Faith Communities United is a developing alliance […]

By SHEILA OJENDYK GREENVILLE — The stage at the Msgr. Charles J. Baum Parish Recreation Center was decorated with seven gift-wrapped bags representing the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: courage, understanding, wonder and awe, […]

By NANCY SCHWERIN MONCKS CORNERS  With more than 2,000 people covering the grounds at Our Lady of Mepkin Monastery, it was apparent that support for the Cistercian-Trappists is tremendous. Berkeley County residents pitched in […]

By JORDAN MCMORROUGH CHARLESTON  Over 200 of those faithful who took part in the recent Easter Vigil ceremonies across the diocese came to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist last Sunday as Bishop […]

By JOANNE M. COMAR CHARLESTON — In their upcoming Piccolo Spoleto concert, Christ Our King choir members will use built-in and portable prompting devices: their memories. All their musical scores, with full notations on style […]

By FATHER JOSEPH A. WAHL In recent weeks I have shared with you the stories of the many people who stepped forward to assist the Institute for Parish Leadership Development in its first year. The […]

By DEIRDRE C. MAYS AIKEN  A chat with Shelley and Cole Lindell is to hear, see and experience the word family. In the early ’90s, this retired Navy couple had successfully raised five children […]

IRMO — Our Lady of the Hills Parish purchased 10 acres of land immediately to the left and to the back of its present property on Bush River Road near Interstate 20 on May 5. […]

By GENE T. JANIKOWSKI he Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States originated on Columbus Day 1893. It contained no reference to God. On April 22, 1951, in a gathering in New […]