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CHARLESTON — A seemingly endless stream of container ships make their way in and out of Charleston harbor every day, but many people don’t realize that Catholic ministries are also there, providing for the spiritual, […]

CHARLESTON—Newly ordained Father Renaurd West said that even though he is in awe of his new role as a priest, he also feels right at home. Father West was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop […]

FORT MILL—Several days after his ordination, the true importance of Father Paul Nguyen’s role in this life really hit home. He was flying to Massachusetts to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving in his hometown of […]

Leaders in Catholic Scouting encourage careful, prayerful reaction to the Boy Scouts of America’s recent decision to lift a ban on accepting openly gay youth as members. The BSA’s  national council voted  May 23 at […]

COLUMBIA – Catholics joined with members of other faiths April 23 to try and convince state lawmakers to support Medicaid expansion that would help more of the state’s poorest citizens gain access to health care. […]

SIMPSONVILLE – Language shouldn’t be a barrier for couples trying to figure out if they are ready for the lifetime commitment of a loving and sacramental marriage. That’s why, St. Mary Magdalene Church in Simpsonville […]

  HARDEEVILLE—Sister Guadalupe Stump, a Sister of Mercy of Americas, an outspoken advocate for social justice and co-founder of Mercy Ministries in Hardeeville, died April 20. She was 86. The Mass of Christian Burial was […]