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Exploring new frontiers: Four principals move on

March 12, 2015 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

Every year the diocese has at least one principal retire or move on to another post, but this year is especially poignant as four communities say goodbye — and thank you — to women who […]

Singing siblings earn invites from national music shows

March 12, 2015 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

Two years ago, siblings Nathan and Eva Leach posted a video of themselves singing a cover of “Hero” in their kitchen. Their voices are pure and their interaction sweet, and it brought a smile to […]

Sisters of St. Mary of Namur give of themselves

February 26, 2015 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

The Sisters of St. Mary of Namur are a small order of religious that have made a big impact in the Diocese of Charleston. They have served in South Carolina for almost 70 years, arriving […]

Friendship program tackles bullying before it starts

February 26, 2015 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

Students at Our Lady of the Rosary are learning to recognize and address bullying before it becomes a problem. The school is in its second year using the Palmetto Pals Value of Friendship Program, which […]

The Diocese of Charleston is losing eight of its principals, some of whom have been in the leadership position for many years — a couple even spanning decades. Sandra Leatherwood, director for Catholic education, said she knew several principals were talking about retirement, but she had hoped they’d spread it out over a couple of years so the diocese didn’t lose so many good leaders all at once.

Eight principals bid farewell

February 26, 2015 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

The Diocese of Charleston is losing eight of its principals, some of whom have been in the leadership position for many years — a couple even spanning decades. Sandra Leatherwood, director for Catholic education, said […]

Around the globe, Catholics will spend the 40 days of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18, focused on prayer and fasting as they prepare for the joyful resurrection of Our Savior on Easter. It is universal, and yet cultures throughout the world have put their own unique stamp on Lenten devotions and customs.

Lent around the world

February 12, 2015 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

Around the globe, Catholics will spend the 40 days of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday, focused on prayer and fasting as they prepare for the joyful resurrection of Our Savior on Easter. It is universal, […]

Deanery realignment turns 5 into 7

February 12, 2015 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

The deaneries, geographical parish groupings, in the Diocese of Charleston are getting an overhaul. After careful consideration and planning, the original five deaneries have been adjusted to create seven, with the two additions being carved […]

Johnson earns title of Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year

February 9, 2015 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

GREENVILLE—Jamila Johnson thinks nothing of driving an hour in each direction to practice with her club volleyball team. Her level of dedication is one of the factors that helped make her the Gatorade Volleyball Player […]

Front-line activists face opposition with grace

December 15, 2014 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

CLEMSON—Members of Clemson’s Students for Life group provided a valuable lesson on how to handle controversy after one of their pro-life displays was vandalized recently. The group had set up a large exhibit called Cemetery […]

ID program helps Neighborhood House target service needs

November 24, 2014 Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON—Neighborhood House was chosen to participate in a pilot program that will enable them to keep track of all their clients and the services they use. Nikki Grimball, director of the peninsula outreach, said the […]