Father Bryan P. Babick
The great inclusion
One of the major pushes of the modern age is inclusion. This is nothing new. The Prophet Isaiah reminds us on the 21st Sunday of the year that the Lord comes to gather “nations of […]
Year: 2013
News and Events
Vocations club leaders teach children to answer God’s call
COLUMBIA—Many kids feel the first call to the priesthood or religious life in the fourth grade. About 40 people who attended a special day of training for vocations club leaders on Aug. 6 hope to […]
Mary Hood Hart
Let compassion for others transcend fear
I’ll never forget when my sons were elementary school age, and they went to confession to a visiting priest. After leaving the reconciliation room, Jimmy turned to me and said, “You were wrong. Fear isn’t […]
News and Events
A small mission enjoys tremendous unity
LAURENS—Over the past 50 years, the people of Holy Spirit Mission have learned the true meaning of the word community. On Aug. 18, that community came together to celebrate their 50th anniversary with laughter, song […]
News and Events
Scouts see lions, hikers and bears on trek
Nine young people hit the New Mexico trail seeking adventure and a closer walk with God on the St. George Trek this summer. Established by Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, it is a Catholic leadership program […]
News and Events
On Fire with Faith conference set for Sept. 20-21 in Columbia
COLUMBIA—Come celebrate the faith and expand your formation at the biennial conference, On Fire with Faith, on Sept. 20-21 at Our Lady of the Hills Church, 120 Marydale Lane. Formerly known as Fire at the […]
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St. Mary Help of Christians, Aiken
Dear Friends in Christ,Welcome back to all our returning students to St. Mary’s School, and a special welcome to our new students! The faculty and staff under the direction of our principal, Mrs. Wertz, work […]
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Sister Maryjane Golden, parish faith formation teacher, dies at age 70
BUFFALO, NY—Sister Maryjane Golden, a Sister of Saint Mary of Namur, who was a science and faith formation teacher, and parish administrator, died Aug. 7 at the Saint Mary Center. She was 70. The Mass […]
News and Events
Bishop Gossman dies at age 83; was outspoken voice for social justice
By Catholic News Service RALEIGH, N.C. — Retired Bishop F. Joseph Gossman, who had led the Diocese of Raleigh for 31 years before he retired in 2006, died Aug. 12 in Raleigh after a long […]
Charleston Deanery
A day in the life of a Charleston Area Port volunteer
A day in the life of a volunteer at the Charleston Area Port and Seafarer’s Society.