Year: 2001

  by MSGR. THOMAS DUFFY In a few weeks, many Christians will begin their annual celebration of the feast of Christmas on Dec. 25. To help us prepare for and to celebrate this feast, we […]

by KATHY SCHMUGGE COLUMBIA — For Amy Florian, teaching about rituals and symbols is a way to make God’s presence tangible for children and adults. The liturgy and bereavement consultant recently spoke at “Sign and […]

By JORDAN MCMORROUGH CHARLESTON — Deacon Al Payne, the new assistant to the vicar general for the Diocese of Charleston, is embarking on a different path. However, that’s nothing unusual for the New Jersey native, […]

  The following column was sent by Lou Holtz, head football coach at the University of South Carolina, to Bishop Robert J. Baker in mid-October of 2000. At that time, the USC Gamecocks were finally […]

By SHEILA OJENDYK TAYLORS — Father Vincent does not mince words about Operation Enduring Freedom. The Navy chaplain just finished a two-and-a-half year tour of duty on the USS Enterprise and stopped in Greenville to […]

  by NANCY SCHWERIN HILTON HEAD ISLAND — The stress of the holiday season often overshadows this joyous time for Christianity. One may try shopping early, preparing meals sooner, going daily to church, or taking […]

By KATHY SCHMUGGE COLUMBIA — In Luke’s Gospel, a scholar of the law asked Jesus “Who is my neighbor?” in an attempt to put limits on the command to love thy neighbor as oneself. Through […]

  ROCK HILL — Oratorian Father Adilso Coehlo was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop David B. Thompson at St. Anne Parish last Saturday, Nov. 24. However, the young priest’s journey to religious life started […]

  By FATHER H. GREGORY WEST Cremation has been permitted since 1963 when the Holy Office (now the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith) lifted its ban but allowing its use only under certain […]