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Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Morris Brown A.M.E., Charleston

God’s gifts are unlimited, bishop says at interfaith service

December 2, 2009 Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON—Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone said Thanksgiving is a truly American feast, marked by a simplicity that reminds us of the simplicity of God and his many gifts for all humanity. He was the main speaker […]

Pictures, names and prayers are tacked on a wall of honor for military personnel at Corpus Christi Church in Lexington. Families can post images of loved ones who are deployed or serving in the armed forces, or take red, white and blue rosaries for prayer.

Remembering our military at Thanksgiving

November 24, 2009 Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

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 […]

Death has no power: Why we pray for those who have died

November 24, 2009 Father Jeffrey Kirby | The Catholic Miscellany

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 […]

Dantzler garners second place on Jeopardy

November 24, 2009 Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany

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 […]

Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, Thanksgiving Day, message, letter

Thanksgiving is a time for generous hearts

November 24, 2009 Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

“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 […]

Father Richard B. Tomlinson, St. Theresa the Little Flower Church, Summerville

Father Tomlinson ordained on St. Theresa’s 25th anniversary

November 24, 2009 Deirdre C. Mays | The Catholic Miscellany

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 […]

St. Peter School celebrates Thanksgiving

November 23, 2009 Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany

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…”

Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Bishop Guglielmone

Bishop encourages donations to Catholic Campaign for Human Development

November 19, 2009 Staff Reports | The Catholic Miscellany

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 […]

The Catholic funeral—from this life to the next

November 19, 2009 Father Jeffrey Kirby | The Catholic Miscellany

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. […]

St. Peter Catholic School, Columbia, tuition, assistance

St. Peter Catholic School offers financial aid to students

November 19, 2009 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

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 […]