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COLUMBIA—The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded seven Collaboration for Ministry Initiative Strengthening Ministry grants, totaling $89,050, to programs associated with women religious across South Carolina. Announced Sept. 19, the following organizations received […]

CHARLESTON—Members of the medical profession received a heartfelt thank you during a White Mass held recently in their honor. Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone said he wanted to express his gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and […]

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued the following statement, Oct. 12 regarding a quote made by Vice President Joe Biden during the Oct. 11 debate. Full text follows: Last night, the following statement […]

ST. HELENA ISLAND—Journey down the dirt road and find peace. That is the motto of The Franciscan Center, and a real-life experience for everyone who follows the path to the  marsh-front oasis created by Sisters […]

For 41 years, Catholics have observed October as Respect Life Month. This year, church leaders and people in the thick of the pro-life movement in South Carolina say it is one of the most crucial […]

COLUMBIA—Religious leaders and lay people pondered why young people must be encouraged to pursue intellectual and moral knowledge. The discussion was held during the annual Lutheran, Anglican, Roman Catholic and United Methodist Bishops’ Dialogue held […]

The Carmelites have been around for more than 800 years, but are still a mystery to many. Their way of life began in the 12th century when a group of hermits gathered on Mount Carmel […]

CHAPIN—Thirty-nine men studying to be deacons in the Diocese of Charleston took an important step toward their new ministry at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Sept. 15 at Our Lady of the […]