Articles by Christina Lee Knauss | The Catholic Miscellany

SUMMERVILLE — People with mental disabilities and their loved ones are sometimes overlooked when churches plan ministry and outreach. A discussion session for people with mental disabilities, their families, friends and caregivers will be held […]

COLUMBIA — “Live as children of light,” a phrase from Ephesians 5:8, was the rallying cry for the 77th Annual Convention of the South Carolina Council of Catholic Women. The event was held March 23-25. […]

COLUMBIA — It has been a time of celebration for the Knights of Columbus both nationally and around the Diocese of Charleston. On March 26, the Knights of Columbus fraternity celebrated its 125th anniversary. Founded […]

SURFSIDE BEACH — Diane Glover and Courtney Fields are like any mothers of small children, they love to talk about their two-year-olds, MaryEllen and Koby. The fact that both children have Down syndrome does nothing […]

MARION — On sunny days, members of the Church of the Infant Jesus Mission in Marion will soon see sunlight streaming  through a new stained glass window on the church’s back wall. The window, designed […]

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE — From group worship and skits to running a gauntlet of whiffle balls, this year’s Christian Leadership Institute offered youths ways to strengthen their Catholic faith. The retreat for high school students took place […]

GREENVILLE — A nine-year-old girl seriously injured in the war in Iraq has come to South Carolina to receive new prosthetic legs and a new lease on life, with the help of Catholics from some […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Bishop Robert J. Baker and 30 other people from the Diocese of Charleston attended the 10th National Black Catholic Congress held in Buffalo, N.Y., July 12-15. The congress’ theme was “Christ is […]

COLUMBIA — Six seminarians began new lives of service to God on July 27 as they were ordained to the priesthood at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.  Deacons Bryan Babick, Michael Cassabon, Timothy Gahan, Jeffrey […]

COLUMBIA — Our Lady of the Hills Church has established a ministry dedicated to addressing the needs of women recently released from prison. It is named after St. Dismas, who according to Catholic tradition was […]