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CHARLESTON— People seeking help from Catholic Charities often have one specific  immediate need such as food or clothing, but many could also benefit from follow-up care that helps improve their daily lives. That idea, called […]

By Kathleen Belinga Special to The Miscellany COLUMBIA—Tending to the body, mind and spirit of veterans is the ambitious daily reality for Dr. Barbara Crockett, medical director of the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinical Team […]

“Father, will there be a priest to celebrate my Funeral Mass?” When an elderly woman posed that question to Father Jeffrey F. Kirby, he realized how deeply troubled many people are about the future of […]

For the past five years the people of Thimmaraopet, India, have needed safe drinking water. The small, rural village is home to an estimated 500 families. It is a faith-filled and strong Catholic community, said […]

HANAHAN—When Heinze Griebsch, Ph.D., looks at a plank of wood, he sees way more than a board, he sees a work of art waiting to be released. He has pulled ducks from the grains, along […]

GREENWOOD—Inmates at Leath Correctional Institution for women in Greenwood have more chances to create a little beauty in their corner of the world thanks to efforts of  prison ministry volunteers at Our Lady of Lourdes […]

ROCK HILL—Judy Townsend took a leap of faith recently and signed up to be the volunteer coordinator for the diocesan Be Not Afraid program. She and her family know firsthand what it’s like to eagerly […]

JAMES ISLAND—The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy held their general chapter meeting on April 15 to elect new officers for their community. Sister Mary Joseph Ritter was chosen as the new general […]