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Room in the inn
One of the details familiar to us about the Christmas story is the fact that Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room for the Holy Family at the inn of Bethlehem. […]
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Bishop makes new appointment for St. Peter
CHARLESTON—Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone has made the following appointments: Father Ernest Hepner will become administrator pro tem of St. Peter Church in Columbia, effective Jan. 1, 2013. He will replace Msgr. Leigh A. Lehocky, who […]
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Local pilgrimage sites designated for Year of Faith plenary indulgence
Pope Benedict XVI has authorized a plenary indulgence to the faithful during the Year of Faith (Oct. 11, 2012 to Nov. 24, 2013 ) when they are truly repentant, duly confessed, communing sacramentally with, and […]
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Franciscan Sister Bridget McGoldrick dies at 82
ASTON, PA.—Franciscan Sister Bridget McGoldrick, formerly Sister Camillus, died in Assisi House on Dec. 5. She was 82 and had been a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 61 years. The […]
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Bishop’s calendar for January
CHARLESTON—The following is Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone’s calendar for January 2013: Jan. 1-5—Bishop away from diocese Jan. 1—10 a.m., Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Folly Beach Jan. 7-11—Retreat for Bishops of Regions […]
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First new diocesan high school in decades breaks ground
BLUFFTON—With a shovelful of dirt, the first diocesan high school to be built in about 40 years came one step closer to reality. Ground was broken for John Paul II in Bluffton on Dec. 12, […]
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Msgr. Lehocky leaves a legacy of ecumenism and outreach
COLUMBIA—When Msgr. Leigh Lehocky’s father was stationed at Fort Jackson during World War II, his mother frequently attended Mass at St. Peter Church on Assembly Street while she was expecting his birth. “So in a […]
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Coastal Council 9475 celebrates 25 years MOUNT PLEASANT—Knights of Columbus Council 9475 celebrated 25 years of service on Dec. 7 at Christ Our King Church. Over 150 Knights, spouses and dignitaries attended. The council has […]
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“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 Isaiah the prophet tells us that the people who once walked in darkness have now seen a wonderful light. Although […]
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Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe
For Nancy Hernandez, 17, celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe has been an annual tradition since she was in preschool. At ages 3 and 4, she said, her parents would dress her up in costumes for […]