Month: May 2003

It is easy to imagine St. John the Baptist in the typical Hollywood way: an angry preacher ranting in the desert. That is the idea many people have of him until what is said about […]

PAWLEYS ISLAND — When the Deacon Philip M. Grant becomes a priest next June, he may be the oldest ever ordained for the Diocese of Charleston. In fact, he was too old to train for […]

TAYLORS – Thirty-three seniors graduated from St. Joseph’s High School May 31 at commencement exercises held at Prince of Peace Church. Father Edmund F. McCaffrey, Ph.D., gave the commencement address. The former pastor of Holy […]

CHARLESTON — Thank goodness for the call of the Lord! Otherwise, Msgr. Robert J. Kelly may have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame rather than celebrating 50 years in the priesthood. The much-loved […]

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Christian Action Council celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding on May 20 by honoring the director whose vision has become the reputation of the organization. “Howard G. McClain was […]

GREENVILLE — Knights of Columbus Council 1668 will add eight names to its “Wall of Honor” during a special Memorial Day weekend salute to council military veterans. The ceremony begins Sunday at 3 p.m. at […]

PAWLEY’S ISLAND — Is your widow mother at the age where a decision must be made on her future with accommodations? Is your spouse’s father angry because he refuses to face the reality of life […]

TAYLORS — For the third year, Vietnamese Catholics in the Diocese of Charleston gathered to celebrate Our Lady of La Vang with the traditions of their culture. “A Tribute to Our Lady of La Vang” […]

CHARLESTON – Bishop Robert J. Baker has announced that the faithful of the Diocese of Charleston will conclude the Year of the Rosary with a rosary rally at 3 p.m. Oct. 12 in Columbia. The […]

CHARLESTON — At 4 foot 11 inches (and three quarters), Carrie Graves stands out in a crowd. She is distinctive because this diminutive cadet is a sophomore at The Citadel and an active Catholic. She […]