Year: 2004

SULLIVAN’S ISLAND —  Members of the Stella Maris Servants of Jesus prayer group were delighted to have the opportunity of meeting Sister Philip Marie Burle during their annual seminar in late January. “We recently completed […]

NORTH AUGUSTA — Our Lady of Peace Church was transformed Feb. 22 with its rededication by Bishop Rob-ert J. Baker and the unveiling of its completed renovations. During the rite, Bishop Baker blessed the church […]

CHARLESTON — The Diocese of Charleston announced its statistics from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Study of child sexual abuse by clergy in a press conference Feb. 27. The survey was commissioned by […]

TAYLORS — More than 250 couples from around the state celebrated the renewal of their marriage vows Feb. 8 at the fourth annual Wedding Celebration, sponsored by the Diocese of Charleston, at Prince of Peace […]

GREENVILLE — Almost 4.5 million American children are being raised by their grandparents, according to the U. S. Census Bureau. Since the percentage of grandparents raising grandchildren is even higher in South Carolina (4.6 percent […]

COLUMBIA — “Creating Positive Relationships” is essential for a productive and happy life, according to Dr. George Holmes, professor of Neuropsychiatry at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and Chief of Child and […]

At 94, Margaret Epper is a remarkable example of the giving spirit that Christians are charged to possess. Epper is a regular volunteer at St. Joseph Church in Charleston, and has been since 1996, but […]

Bishop Robert J. Baker took these thoughts with him when he viewed “The Passion of The Christ” on Ash Wednesday. He invites our readers who plan to see the movie to consider these questions: 1. […]

JOHN’S ISLAND  — For the parishioners of Holy Spirit Church, the dedication of their new building on Feb. 16 was truly a momentous occasion. The $6 million edifice with a capacity of 1,000 is a […]

HANAHAN — “It was the most difficult thing I have ever done in my life by far,” said Father Edward Fitzgerald. The pastor of Divine Redeemer Church wasn’t recalling his days as a seminarian, but […]