Articles by Amy Wise Taylor | The Catholic Miscellany

Montes takes first place in spelling beeKINGSTREE—Spelling can be a tricky business, with all the silent letters, vowels that mimic another vowel’s sound, and exceptions to every rule.

BEAUFORT—Deacon James Hyland is leaving his position as coordinator of prison ministries and returning to his hometown of Rock Hill. He said several factors led to the decision, including health concerns for himself and his […]

Stewardship calls for more than giving money; it calls for giving of yourself. This is something volunteers understand all too well. Kathy Schmugge, assistant director of the Office of Family Life, said without volunteers, the […]

ANDERSON—A long-time dream is coming true for all those involved with St. Joseph School. Not only are they opening a new early childhood education development center for 3- and 4-year-olds, they are also expanding their […]

BATESBURG—The Boy Scouts of America are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. To help commemorate it, the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh and Savannah will unite for a Catholic jamboree […]

GHANA—Thomas Awiapo is one of the many success stories for Catholic Relief Services. He was only 10 when both his parents died. He and his three brothers found themselves orphaned, left alone to fight for […]

CHARLESTON—Operation Rice Bowl is an easy way for children, and adults, to practice stewardship.Most of the faithful are familiar with the rice bowl program, which is sponsored every year by Catholic Relief Services and promoted […]

HANAHAN—Divine Redeemer School will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Gala with a host of alumni, parents, parishioners and special guests. Father Edward W. Fitzgerald, pastor of Divine Redeemer Church, said the event will be held at […]

AIKEN—St. Mary Help of Christians School took their name to heart and embarked on a fundraising campaign that netted over $3,000 to help the victims of Haiti’s earthquake.

COLUMBIA—State agencies are reaching out to Catholic schools, parishes and youth groups in an effort to keep children safe. The S.C. Attorney General’s office and the S.C. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force are waging […]