Columnists
What we pray — it’s law
It’s an old, old Christian maxim: “Lex orandi, lex credendi.” Literally, this saying means “the law of praying is the law of believing.” The gist of it, as rendered in the 5th century A.D. by […]
Month: June 2019
South Carolina
A passion for coins opens the door to biblical times
COLUMBIA—Wayne Damron is a man you can count on to bring the Bible to life — through coins. Since 1993, the Columbia resident has been offering “Coins of the Bible” classes to church and club […]
South Carolina
Two men, two different backgrounds — ordained together as priests
CHARLESTON—The Catholic Church received the gift of two new priests with the ordination of Father Bruce Barnett and Father Jimmy Touzeau on June 7 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Bishop Robert E. […]
Nation & World
USCCB president, other bishops meet with survivors of clergy sexual abuse
BALTIMORE—Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, along with Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of Lafayette, chairman of the bishops’ Committee for the Protection of Children and Young People, […]
Nation & World
Be men of God, not luxury-seeking diplomats, pope tells nuncios
VATICAN CITY—Apostolic nuncios are called to be men of faith focused on proclaiming the Gospel and shunning the power and corruption that can come from the luxurious trappings of their diplomatic status, Pope Francis said. […]
Nation & World
Unity is first sign of true Christian witness, pope says
VATICAN CITY—The Catholic Church gives an authentic witness of God’s love for all men and women only when it fosters the grace of unity and communion, Pope Francis said. Unity is part of “the DNA […]
Nation & World
Pope: ‘Serve others freely, as God freely loves you’
In his homily at Mass in the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis reminded us that our relationship with God is completely gratuitous and requires only that we open our hearts to His grace. “Give freely […]
South Carolina
Clemson breaks ground on chapel bearing late student’s name
CLEMSON— Thanks to a Catholic couple seeking to honor their late son, a 20-year effort to build a chapel at Clemson University is on its way to becoming reality. The slow-moving process was propelled forward […]
South Carolina
Catholic education inspires generations of students
CHARLESTON—When Carter Thomas Rogers walked across the stage to receive his diploma from Bishop England High School on June 1, he followed a path taken by three generations of his family before him. His mother, […]
News
Graduation 2019: A new hope
Commencement exercises for the graduating class of 2019 were held for six Catholic schools in the diocese: Bishop England in Charleston, Cardinal Newman in Columbia, John Paul II in Ridgeland, St. Anne in Rock Hill, […]