Ongoing Events
Catholic Medical Professions
3rd Thursday of the Month @ 7:30 pm
Are You a Catholic Medical Professional or Student?
Come join a new forum for fellowship, mentorship, and discussion surrounding ethical challenges in medical practice, as we work to foster growth in one another and strive to faithfully serve God and our community. Email CathMedMidlands@gmail.com for more information or Call the Office of Family Life 803.547.5063
Columbia Prayer Vigils for Life
Every Tuesday: Rosary for Life at 8:15 am and 9:30 am (bilingual) and every third Saturday 9:00 am (bilingual).
Every Third Saturday: Prolife Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Sorrowful Mysteries at 9:30 am (bilingual).
Prayer vigils are held in public outside Planned Parenthood, 2712 Middleburg Dr (do not park there). Park across the street at 2719. Please be courteous to tenants and park away from the office building. For more information, contact: Maureen, Respectlife@ollchapin.org, 803-932-6032.
Natural Family Planning FREE Introductory Sessions
Online
- August 1 | 7:00 p.m. — lexiesawonik@gmail.com
- August 6 | 8:00 p.m. SymptoPro— bit.ly/introwithemma
In Person
- July 17 | 6:00 p.m. | St. Joseph in Columbia naprogal@gmail.com
- July 23 | 6:00 p.m. | St. Andrew in Myrtle Beach janetgcrms@gmail.com
- July 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Jesus Our Risen Savior in Spartanburg monicalara.fertilitycare@gmail.com
- July 30 (SPANISH) | 6:00 p.m. | Jesus Our Risen Savior in Spartanburg monicalara.fertilitycare@gmail.com
- August 20 | 6:00 p.m. — Jesus Our Risen Savior in Spartanburg – monicalara.fertilitycare@gmail.com
- August 21 | 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph in Columbia — naprogal@gmail.com
- August 22 | 6:30 p.m. — Immaculate Conception in Goose Creek – janellenapro@gmail.com
- August 22 | 7:00 p.m. — St. Francis Eastside in Greenville – napronurse@aol.com
- August 27 | 6:00 p.m. — Jesus Our Risen Savior in Spartanburg – monicalara.fertilitycare@gmail.com (SPANISH)
We have instructors for Natural Family Planning International, Couple to Couple League, Marquette Method, and Billings (Spanish) upon request. Contact jflorendo@charlestondiocese.org.
Scheduled Events
- A Walk with Jesus for Grieving Parents
July 13, 2024 | 8:30 am – 5pm | Faber Hall, The Oratory
$20 registration fee includes lunch. Register Here. Download Flyer.
For Questions, please email Christy Brown or call 803.554.6088.
- Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
July 21-27, 2024
The diocesan Office of Family Life joins with the U.S. Bishops in highlighting the benefits of NFP as ethical methods to help married couples live God’s design for their marriages. Please celebrate with us by joining these events and by utilizing this NFP Week Parish Resource clickable guide: https://tinyurl.com/NFPwkParishResource.
** July 23 | 11:30 am | Holy Mass & Luncheon \ Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital
Holy Mass followed by Luncheon (12:30 p.m.) and Focused Group Discussion on Cycle Charting: A Window to Women’s Health with Healthcare Professionals at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston. Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/CycleChart24
** July 24 | 7:00 pm | Various | 2nd floor Family Life Center | Our Lady of the Hills
Register in Advance:
Wonder of Eve for Teens and Moms: https://tinyurl.com/WOEveCol24
Strength of Adam for Teens and Dads: https://tiny.url.com/SOAdamCol24
La Maravilla de Eva para Mamas y Hijas: https://bitl.ly/lamaravilladeeva24dejulio
La Fuerza de Adan para Papas y Hijos: https://bit.ly/laforzadeadan24dejulio
** July 25 | 7:00 pm | Bilingual Novena to Sts. Anne & Joachim for Couples with Infertility| Virtual
Zoom and Facebook Livestream @NFPSC. Reflection and sharing on the last day. Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/NovenaNFP.
- AMEN: South Carolina Men’s Conference
August 24, 2024 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | St. Finbar Hall, Charleston
Featured speakers: Dr. Ian Murphy, Paul George, Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS.
Early Bird Registration (before Aug 3) $75
Standard Registration (deadline Aug 20) $90
Livestream Registration $15
To register: https://bit.ly/sccmc2024.
Download Conference Flyer & Schedule here.
- Detalles de Dios Retiro de Parejas
August 24 & 25, 2024 | Sabado 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Domingo 8:00 am – 2:00 pm | Parroquia de St. James
Vicaria de Myrtle Beach Invita
TEMAS – Fundamentos del Matrimonio; Razón y Fe; Finanzas; Espiritualidad Familiar’ Afectividad Sexual; Sanación Espiritual
El costo es de $125 por pareja. Comidas incluidas. Registro en línea: https://bit.ly/retirodeparejaaugust
¿Preguntas? María Inés Romero • 305.979.1573 • mromero@charlestondiocese.org
- Become a Natural Family Planning Teacher
Application Deadline: September 25, 2024
Become part of a team of Natural Family Planning practitioners providing Natural Procreative Choices to families in our Diocese. The FertilityCare Services Limited Education Programs will host the Creighton Model FertilityCare Practitioner Education Program for those interested in teaching others how to use the method. Applications are currently being accepted for the 13- month program.
Training Dates @ St. Francis Bon Secours Emergency Center in Simpsonville, SC
- EPI: October 5 – 12, 2024
- EPII: April 4 – 9, 2025
Contact Margaret Howard, MAM, CFCE, Program Director, at mphoward.cfce@protonmail.com or 402.320.9268
- La Maravilla de Eva para Mamas Y Hijas
October 4, 2024 | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Parroquia St. James
Regístrese en línea: https://bit.ly/lamaravilladeeva4deoctubre
- La Fuerza de Adan para Papas Y Hijos
October 4, 2024 | 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Parroquia St. James
Regístrese en línea: https://bit.ly/laforzadeadanoctober4
- Together in Holiness Marriage Conference
November 16, 2024 | | St. Philip Neri, Rock Hill, SC
Together in Holiness is a marriage conference series for dioceses that inspires spouses to grow together in holiness and empowers parents to form their children in the Catholic faith. Together in Holiness, an initiative from the St. John Paul II Foundation, offers powerful presentations from national and local speakers, Mass, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration, on-site childcare, and practical tips and insights for spouses and parents. The 2nd annual conference will be held on Saturday, November 16 at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Fort Mill, SC. Hear from national speaker Damon Owens and more as we discuss the family as a domestic church! Registration Opens Soon! For more information, visit togetherinholiness.org or email Conference Coordinator Cameron Kelly at cameron@forlifeandfamily.org.
2024 Downloadable Event Flyers