Month: September 2008

CHARLESTON — A new sound will be heard across the rooftops of Charleston when the central church of the diocese adds bells to its tower. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist will purchase three […]

COLUMBIA — Immigrants in South Carolina often face a multitude of difficulties and challenges — overcoming language barriers, finding work and supporting families. While secular and religious programs are in place to help with these […]

GREENVILLE — The fifth annual Rock for Life rally on Sept. 6 was made-to-order for teenaged boys: unlimited pizza, smiling girls and loud music. But the event served a greater purpose, and its intent was […]

COLUMBIA — Catholics who trace their heritage back to the nation of Lebanon in the Middle East have a long and rich history in the Diocese of Charleston. Lebanese Catholics have played important roles around […]

GREENVILLE — Students from St. Joseph’s Catholic School had an eye-opening experience about the haves and have-nots of the world when they went on a mission trip to El Salvador over the summer. Father Dwight […]

KINGSTREE — Two new Felician Sisters of North America have arrived to help at the St. Ann Catholic Outreach Center. Sisters M. Clarence Borkoski and M. Adrian Jumbelic started a year of service in Kingstree […]

FLORENCE — St. Anthony Church has formed a special bond with a Catholic church in the Philippines. The Florence parish of about 946 households has become a sister parish to Holy Trinity, a large church […]

CHARLESTON — James Walsh, former  financial manager of the Diocese of Charleston, died July 31. He was 78. A Mass of Christian burial was held Aug. 4 at St. Joseph Church, and he was interred […]

SIMPSONVILLE — Jesuit Father Herbert K. Conner, pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Church, died Aug. 30. He was 77. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Sept. 4 at St. Mary Magdalene Church. The burial […]

CHARLESTON — Thirteen seminarians are studying to become priests in the Diocese of Charleston. Third-year theology: Philip Gillespie, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, Md.; Artur Przywara, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Seminary, Orchard Lake, Mich.; and […]