Month: April 2012

COLUMBIA–Studies show Catholic schools consistently produce higher academic results,  especially in poor urban areas, and graduates are more likely to become engaged citizens and church members. How, then, do these crucial institutions stay afloat in […]

GREENVILLE–A temporary power failure couldn’t dim the light of the Holy Spirit during a Vietnamese Charismatic Renewal Lenten Retreat sponsored by the Diocese of  Charleston Office of Ethnic Ministries. Power was restored with a generator […]

Easter 2012 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In many ways and on many levels this has been a very difficult Lent. While I have found it tough to travel my personal journey, it still […]

CHARLESTON—Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone celebrated the annual chrism Mass before a packed congregation at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Traditionally held on the Tuesday of Holy Week, it is the time when diocesan […]

BLYTHEWOOD—Members of Transfiguration Church are taking their faith to the streets in a new evangelism effort. The 70 families taking part in the “Lenten Blitz” have been visiting homes throughout Blythewood and parts of Columbia […]

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE—Vanessa Mata, 20, says challenges greet her at every turn in her life as a Catholic young adult. The North Augusta resident balances a job, school and service to the church with family demands and […]