Articles by Deirdre C. Mays | The Catholic Miscellany

CHARLESTON — Deacon Ed Peitler, the Diocese of Charleston’s new executive director for the Office of Social Ministries and Catholic Charities, hopes to use his experience to hone in on healthcare for the needy. He […]

The editor of The Catholic Miscellany, Deirdre C. Mays, joined a group of Catholic journalists from the United States as they toured Fatima and other religious sites in Portugal. The trip was sponsored by Regina […]

CHARLESTON — Robert Mallard Jr. and David Nelson were counting their blessings well before Thanksgiving this year. Two that they were most thankful for were their friends Champ Smith and Chris Wilson, who rescued them […]

CHARLESTON — Catholic students who would like to attend the College of Charleston will have a new source of funding if the support for a scholarship comes through. Father Jeffrey Kendall hopes to initiate an […]

MANNING — Two years ago Bishop Robert J. Baker dedicated the Diocese of Charleston to Our Lady of Joyful Hope. On Dec. 7 he dedicated Manning’s new church to Our Lady of Hope. In his […]

DANIEL ISLAND — When Bishop England High School took a pro-life stance and withdrew its support of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, it took some criticism in the community but the action […]

CHARLESTON — In the middle of a telephone interview with The Catholic Miscellany, Father Hayden Vaverek paused to direct security personnel to the nearest cooler of Gatorade. He is an Air Force chaplain for the […]

CHARLESTON — Sacred Heart Church has taken evangelization on the air. Parishioners donated the funds to create three commercials that give television viewers a glimpse of Catholicism. The commercials are airing on Comcast Cable and […]

Want to become a missionary without leaving your home or office? People who donate to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith are only a few steps away from making a difference in their […]

BY BROOKSI HUDSON GREENVILLE — Poor Clare Sister Marie Beha was honored on her 60th jubilee with a special Mass and reception at the convent Aug. 2. Father Thomas Vigliotta, OFM, celebrated Mass, and 40 […]