March 2010 - The Catholic Miscellany

Resurrection window at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Charleston. Photo by Deirdre C. Mays.

God’s loving power overcomes all evil

March 31, 2010 Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: The Pharisees and Scribes thought they had finally ended the “Jesus problem.” He had been executed and buried; His followers had been dispersed in fear; the crowds had been […]

Evan Artigues and Bea DiBona, eighth-graders from Charleston Catholic School, present the gifts to Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone during Mass for his first episcopal anniversary.

Bishop Guglielmone celebrates the first year

March 31, 2010 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON—Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone marked his first anniversary in the Diocese of Charleston by celebrating Mass in the same church where he was ordained.

Ban on raffles leads to creative fundraising

March 31, 2010 Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

Just about anybody who grew up Catholic in the United States in recent decades remembers selling raffle tickets for one thing or another, and being in parish halls full of eager bingo players hoping to […]

Bishop Guglielmone says all must face the suffering of abuse victims

March 31, 2010 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON—As accusations are hurled at Pope Benedict XVI over decisions he made on priestly sex abuse and it becomes a focus in world news, South Carolina’s bishop expressed concern for victims and advised Catholics to […]

Students wait for confession during the Year of St. Paul pilgrimage in November 2008. The Year for Priests teen pilgrimage will include activities, skits and prayer.

Teen pilgrimage honoring Year for Priests is set for April 24

March 31, 2010 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON—Youth may speak a different language than adults at times, but one word they both understand is busy. That’s why Marie Donnelly, director of youth ministry at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, is […]

Taizé worship service is a popular addition at St. James Church

March 31, 2010 Deacon Robert Starr | The Catholic Miscellany

CONWAY—Candles and the sound of flowing water enhanced the atmosphere at St. James Church, as approximately 80 people gathered for a Taizé service on March 16.

Hesburgh lecturer says liturgy needs to be used to its fullest potential

March 31, 2010 Terry Cregar | The Catholic Miscellany

GREENVILLE—The liturgy is what really touches people’s lives, but it isn’t always used to its fullest potential, Father Michael Driscoll said. He spoke to a group of about 40 at Furman University on the impact […]

Priests renew commitment at Chrism Mass

March 31, 2010 Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON—Priests from the Diocese of Charleston reaffirmed their commitment to priestly service, worshipped together and received thanks for their devoted work at the annual Chrism Mass, or Mass of the Oils, held March 30 at […]

Venture crew, interim principal, and a school mission

March 31, 2010 Caroline

Venturing Crew receives national award AIKEN—Venturing Crew 115 from St. Mary Help of Christians Church received their National Gold Medallion award from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone of the Diocese of Charleston at the Province of […]

Eight Portraits of Love: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

March 31, 2010 Father Jeffrey Kirby | The Catholic Miscellany

Editor’s note: This is the final part of a series for Lent. At a time when our society is discussing and debating health care, social assistance and immigration, it is helpful to look to the […]