Month: October 2002

BY PAUL A. BARRA COLUMBIA — At a special Mass attended by 28 brother deacons, 18 priests and a full-house congregation, two Hispanic men were ordained to the permanent diaconate on Oct. 12. It was […]

In quiet prayer, Life Chain participants made their mark by dotting the state showing their respect for life Oct. 6. “We’re here because we believe in what we’re doing,” said Ricardo Corona, a parishioner of […]

BY PAUL A. BARRA AIKEN – Scientists now tell us, assuming the recent study isn’t superceded next week, that chocolate is good for us. Eating it increases endorphins and makes one healthy and happy. If […]

By Kathy Schmugge COLUMBIA — On Oct. 1, Bishop Robert J. Baker blessed and dedicated a milestone in the history of Providence Heart Institute, the opening of its new addition. It features a ground-level entrance, […]

SUMMERVILLE — On Sept. 21, 26 men were ordained to the diaconate at St. Theresa the Little Flower Church. The new deacons include Ronald J. Anderson, Reginald Armstrong, Mark Arnold, Thomas Baranoski, Michael Beeler, William […]

Basic questions and answers: questions 10 and 11 By Bishop Robert J. Baker In this diocesan “Year of Evangelization” we continue our presentation of sections of the 2001 document on the Holy Eucharist produced by […]

COLUMBIA — South Carolinians will have the opportunity to view a rare exhibit of art by Frederick Hart, one of America’s greatest figurative sculptors, at the University of South Carolina. “Frederick Hart: A Celebration of […]

  BY PAUL A. BARRA COLUMBIA – Ten community leaders from Southern Mexico are visiting South Carolina for two weeks to learn how to better the lot of their constituents back home. They began their […]