Month: September 2005

ASTON, Pa. — Franciscan Sister Ann Marguerite Gildea died Jan. 24 at the age of 85. She was a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Phil-adelphia for 66 years. Sister Gildea was […]

CHARLESTON — Two important shrines were dedicated recently at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in North Charleston and Holy Spirit Church on Johns Island. Bishop Robert J. Baker was the celebrant for the two Masses […]

CHARLESTON — Two groups within the Diocese of Charleston are reaching out to assist persons with same-sex attraction. It is a difficult attraction to talk about. Many people in the church, both clergy and laity, […]

BY KATHY SCHMUGGE COLUMBIA — The Diocese of Charleston’s teacher in-service meeting on Sept. 9 was like a huge pep rally where teachers, staff, and administrators left feeling proud to be part of Catholic education. […]

MYRTLE BEACH — Bishop Robert J. Baker urged South Carolina Catholics to rededicate themselves to evangelization because it is “the essential mission of the church.” He spoke at “Fire at the Beach,” the Diocese of […]

PICKENS — Parishioners at Holy Cross Church celebrated its 40th anniversary Sept. 11 with a solemn Mass and a spirited party. The pastor used the symbolism of the cross of Christ, the inspiration for the […]

BY BROOKSI HUDSON MONCKS CORNER — St. Philip Benizi Church welcomed a new parish administrator at the end of 2004. Diocesan priest Father Bernardino Yebra hails from Manila in the Philippine Islands. Father Yebra was […]

BY DOROTHY GRILLO Catholics across the state were moved to immediate action as images of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation were published in national media. The sights generated an outpouring of generosity before Bishop Robert J. Baker […]

BY KATHY SCHMUGGE COLUMBIA — Volunteers from around the state are mustering support for the Catholic booth that provides information on the faith to people attending the annual State Fair. The Catholic booth can be […]

BY BROOKSI HUDSON MOUNT PLEASANT — As the national divorce rate rises, Catholics are finding that they are not immune to the epidemic. To meet the needs of those wrestling with the idea or reality […]