South Carolina
Catholic Family Day at Carowinds amusement park
The dioceses of Charleston, Charlotte and Raleigh sponsored a Catholic Family Day in North Carolina.
Month: September 2013
News and Events
Pope Benedict challenges atheist, says he never hid abuse cases
By Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In a letter to an atheist Italian mathematician, retired Pope Benedict XVI defended his own handling of allegations of the sexual abuse of minors […]
Mary Hood Hart
The quiet influence of grandparents
My grandson came to my parish festival last Sunday. This is more remarkable than it sounds. Through a wonderful and dramatic turn of events, I recently moved from the North Carolina coast, where I lived […]
Alison Blanchet
Confessions of a Pope Francis fangirl
Like many of you, I am a fan of Pope Francis. I love St. Francis and went to Franciscan University, so he had me at his choice of patrons. When photos started circulating of him […]
Parish Life
Parish Life
Columbiettes attend conventionSouth Carolina Columbiettes sent a delegation to the Supreme Convention Aug. 16-18 in Stamford, Conn. The party included Paula Griffard, state president, who reported on their activities; Betty Richitelli, past state president; and […]
News and Events
Take a pro-life stance with vigils, chains and rosaries
Many pro-life events will take place in South Carolina over the next few months. The 40 Days for Life fall campaign, a round-the-clock prayer vigil, will run Sept. 25 to Nov. 3 at the following […]
News and Events
Speaker credits education at St. Martin de Porres for societal impact
COLUMBIA—Henrie Monteith Treadwell made history 50 years ago when she became one of three black students to integrate into the University of South Carolina. Breaking racial barriers took courage, determination and discipline, all of which […]
News and Events
Christ the Divine Teacher changes from parish to campus ministry
CHARLESTON—Christ the Divine Teacher parish, located on The Citadel campus, has officially changed in status to a campus ministry. The change was made effective June 1 by Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone after consultation with the […]
News and Events
Father Daniel Carboy dies at 73
TIMONIUM, MD.—Redemptorist Father Daniel John Carboy, former pastor of St. Anne in Sumter, S.C., died on Aug. 22 at St. John Neumann Residence at Stella Maris. He was 73. The Mass of Christian Burial was […]
News and Events
Pope says church should face wayward members like a merciful mother
By Francis X. Rocca | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said the church should approach its members with the face of a patient, merciful and understanding mother, who always forgives her erring children […]