Columnists
Proof of the afterlife
Q: How do I respond to someone who invited me to join a study group on the biblical evidence for “God the Mother”? Doesn’t Jesus refer to God as “Father”? (Columbia, SC) A: I would […]
Month: May 2018
Nation & World
All of Chile’s bishops offer resignations after meeting with pope
VATICAN CITY—Every bishop in Chile offered his resignation to Pope Francis after a three-day meeting at the Vatican to discuss the clerical sexual abuse scandal. “We want to announce that all bishops present in Rome, […]
Columbia Deanery
St. Philip Neri becomes the latest to add Byzantine worship
FORT MILL—Access to the Byzantine style of worship in South Carolina continues to grow. A mission was recently established in the Rock Hill area by the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, N.J. Since Jan. 6, […]
Nation & World
Historians’ approval moves Father Tolton’s sainthood cause forward
CHICAGO—The canonization cause of Father Augustus Tolton received important approval from the Vatican’s historical consultants earlier this year, moving the cause forward. Father Tolton, a former slave, is the first recognized U.S. diocesan priest of […]
Nation & World
Pope: Issue of migration carries moral responsibility
VATICAN CITY—Diplomats have a duty to uphold human rights for all people, especially those fleeing their countries due to war, poverty and environmental challenges, Pope Francis told new ambassadors to the Vatican. The issue of […]
Beaufort Deanery
St. Francis group identifies their spiritual gifts
HILTON HEAD ISLAND—The Faith Alive Team at St. Francis by the Sea Church marked the celebration of Pentecost by focusing on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. As part of the celebration, the team sponsored […]
Movie Reviews
‘Overboard’ offers parable on redemption
NEW YORK—No need to throw a lifeline to “Overboard” (MGM), a surprisingly buoyant remake of the 1987 romantic comedy. The original film is best remembered for the chemistry between its stars, real-life partners Goldie Hawn […]
Columbia Deanery
St. Theresa Church in Winnsboro to hold 50th anniversary Mass and reception
WINNSBORO—St. Theresa Church will hold a special Mass to celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 2 at 6 p.m., with Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone and Msgr. James LeBlanc. Mass will be followed by a reception in the […]
Nation & World
Pope expresses concern about ‘spiral of violence’ in Holy Land
VATICAN CITY—Warning that violence will never bring peace, Pope Francis urged all sides to do all they can to foster dialogue in the Middle East. “I am very worried about the intensifying tensions in the […]
Charleston Deanery
Fiona Kent follows unwavering path to monastic life
CHARLESTON—When Fiona Kent enters a room, she brings the Holy Spirit with her. Not the holy roller version, but a deeply spiritual presence that exudes an inner peace only found through God. It’s in her […]