Articles by Paul A Barra | The Catholic Miscellany

ROCK HILL – It was cold and rainy outside, but in the cozy confines of St. Mary Church things were sizzling. It got so hot, in fact, that the presenter had to remind the people: […]

GREENVILLE – An internationally known expert on family life says that faith is an important component of families. And, says James B. Stenson, it is his Catholic faith that keeps him working hard to strengthen […]

COLUMBIA – Would you like to do something for mankind, though you’re not quite in a position to adopt an orphan just now? Try adopting a turkey in the meantime. Robert Keeder offers the perfect […]

AIKEN – On July 26, St. Mary Help of Christians celebrated its 150th anniversary as a parish with a special Mass, dinner and dance. Bishop Robert J. Baker was the main celebrant for the liturgy, […]

SIMPSONVILLE – Once the Conner Ministries Center was complete and blessed by Bishop Robert J. Baker, parishioners of St. Mary Magdalene wasted no time putting it to use. A grand opening for the St. Mary […]

MAULDIN — A former Trappist monk who later became a popular pastor in the Diocese of Charleston celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Aug. 22. Hundreds of the parishioners he […]

BEAUFORT – Speaking about his wife of 45 years, Jack Schaaf said: “She doesn’t let me get old.” That is exactly the reaction a lot of people have once they experience the dynamism of Nancy […]

GREENVILLE — When the Sisters of Charity Foundation funded a $181,000 grant request from the Diocese of Charleston last year, its board of directors expected the money would be put to good use. They could […]

SPARTANBURG – Deep in the woods behind Jesus, Our Risen Savior Church, dozens of parishioners spent a recent Saturday morning sweating among stinging insects and spewing sawdust to help realize a vision. The vision belonged […]

LEESVILLE – Daily rain was the rule at this year’s Junior Christian Leadership Institute at Camp Kinard, but the weather actually boosted the success of the annual event. “It rained every day, but not during […]