Last year, Dominican Father JohnBosco Ikemeh, Catholic chaplain at the Charleston Air Force Base, received a visit from a young airman first class who came to his office on the Monday after Thanksgiving. He could […]
People are often curious or shocked when they encounter the Catholic custom of praying for the dead. They ask, “Why do you pray for them? They’re dead!” The question reflects some strongly held cultural beliefs […]
MOUNT PLEASANT—Will Dantzler, a senior from Bishop England High School, made it all the way to the finals of the “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament.” There, he came in second place during a tight competition against Rachel […]
“It is right and just to give thanks to the Lord our God.” We recite these words every time we celebrate Mass and they should be a constant reminder to us to walk always in […]
SUMMERVILLE—The 25th anniversary of St. Theresa the Little Flower Church was marked by a most distinguished occasion on Nov. 21, the ordination to the priesthood of Father Richard B. Tomlinson. The new priest also held […]
COLUMBIA—St. Peter School kindergartners celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday early with a performance of “Hooray for Thanksgiving” for parents and family. After the skit, each student shared his or her poster on “Thank You God for…”
CHARLESTON—Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone addressed the controversy around this weekend’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development in a letter sent to parishes in the Diocese of Charleston. The bishop asked priests to make […]
Editor’s Note: This column is part of a series on death and dying.Once, while in the parish, I was approached by a well-intentioned, non-Catholic funeral director who wanted certain things added to the funeral Mass. […]
COLUMBIA—St. Peter School has started a tuition assistance program for the 2010-2011 school year.Kathy Preston, the new principal, said she arrived in May and immediately began to receive calls from parents about financial aid and […]
GREER—Father Hayden J. Vaverek, a 21-year U.S. Air Force veteran, spoke about the need for action in times of societal crisis during the Catholic Business Breakfast on Nov. 11 at the Thornblade Country Club. “The […]
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