Year: 2003

COLUMBIA — For 30 consecutive years, ever since the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision of the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion across the nation, South Carolinians have protested the ruling with song and prayer. This […]

ST. HELENA ISLAND – Lowcountry Catholics had double cause for faith-filled celebration at Holy Cross Mission Nov. 22. Bishop Robert J. Baker blessed and rededi-cated the church and accepted Robert Higgins into candidacy for the […]

CHARLESTON — The Office of Stewardship and Mission Advancement of the Diocese of Charleston received recognition for its creative approach to giving time, talent and treasure at the parish level. The International Catholic Stewardship Council […]

CHARLESTON — In preparation for the Advent season, many area Catholics did their part to renew their hearts and minds by attending the annual mission for the parishes of the Cathedral of St. John the […]

SUMMERVILLE — St. John the Beloved Parish hosted a forum to explore the similarities and differences between the Islamic and Christian faiths and to examine the complexities involved when the two faith traditions interact. Father […]

On the night before Christmas when children are nestled all snug in their beds, Stacy Dalton-Hamburger and her loyal squad of Christmas Commandos are as busy as Santa’s helpers, mapping out the route they will […]

CLEMSON — Several thousand Upstate residents took a holiday stroll together last weekend, but there wasn’t any caroling — and none of the typical warmth and cheer found this time of year. Instead, they received […]

SENECA — Hundreds of Upstate volunteers, including dozens of parishioners from St. Paul the Apostle Church in Seneca and St. Mary Magdalene Church in Simpsonville, prepared and delivered thousands of meals on Thanksgiving Day to […]

AIKEN — Marriage preparation classes in Catholic parishes vary in intensity and scope. Some involve sessions only with the resident pastor or other minister; others bring in members of the RCIA team. The classes may […]

CHARLESTON — These teaching sisters are not the ruler-wielding nuns of lore. Their heartfelt love of teaching and sharing the Lord’s goodness with young people comes across in wide smiles and gentle hands. Sisters Margaret […]