Articles by Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON—The Rev. Patrick Allen, pastor of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, said he has always been homesick for the Catholic Church.This spring, he hopes to rectify his longing when he is received into […]

CHARLESTON—The yearlong celebration of St. Patrick Church’s 175th anniversary came to a close Nov. 30-Dec. 2 with faces from the past and a call for the future. Parishioners said the weekend events did not mark […]

TAYLORS—Fireworks cast a colorful glow on the happy, upturned faces of more than 700 people who turned out to celebrate Prince of Peace School’s 10th anniversary.The crowd, some holding young children already sleeping, had been […]

Marie Schaner takes her job as a campus recruiter for the Catholic Volunteer Network seriously because she’s seen the benefits firsthand. The non-profit organization pairs people with over 200 domestic and international volunteer programs. Schaner […]

Thanksgiving surprise By Kathy Schmugge With a newborn in a new city, I was down in the dumps because bad weather prevented my planned trip to spend Thanksgiving day with my family. This holiday was […]

Thanksgiving: The name says it all. It is the traditional time to give thanks to God, to count one’s blessings and be grateful for our spiritual bounty. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is […]

ORANGEBURG—Nobody knew Lucinda Bernard was involved in an abusive relationship until the night she was killed. Her family members recall that night, filled with pulsing blue lights as they stood outside her house blocked by […]

A report showing that South Carolina is No. 2 in the country in the number of women killed by men sent domestic violence activists searching for answers.Why did the state jump from No. 7 to […]

Abi Cruz went to the doctor with pain in her arm, and discovered she has bone cancer. Friends and family rallied to the young girl’s side, as did her church and school community in Columbia. […]