Ongoing Events
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jubilee 2025
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
Prayer Vigils for Life
Every Monday: Rosary for Life at 9:30 am
Every Tuesday: Rosary for Life at 8:15 am and 9:30 am
Every Friday: Rosary for Life at 8:15 am and Prolife Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy Chaplet at 9:30 am
To view details on where to park and where to pray, visit 40daysforlife.com/columbiasc. Join one of the above prayer vigils or join 40 Days for Life 365. For more information, contact: Maureen, Respectlife@ollchapin.org, 803-932-6032.
Faith Café with the Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA)
2nd Tuesday of every month via Zoom
Be part of the social and spiritual space with world renowned speakers, reflections, and prayers. Come to nourish your faith to help pass it on. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
Self-registration available monthly at www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org or email info@catholicgrandparentsassociation.org.
FREE Natural Family Planning Introductory Sessions
Online
- August 7 | 7:00 p.m. — lexiesawonik@gmail.com
- August 7 | 8:00 p.m. — SymptoPro — emmamma.com/foundations
- August 18 | 6:00 p.m. — monicalara.fertilitycare@gmail.com
- August 21 | 6:30 p.m. — janellenapro@gmail.com
In Person
- August 2 | 10:15 a.m. — Our Lady of the Rosary in Greenville – scnapronfp@gmail.com
- August 4| 6:00 p.m. — Jesus Our Risen Savior in Spartanburg – monicalara.fertilitycare@gmail.com (SPANISH)
- August 11 | 6:00 p.m. — Jesus Our Risen Savior in Spartanburg – monicalara.fertilitycare@gmail.com
- August 12 |6:00 p.m. — Our Lady of the Lake in Chapin – courtney.nfp@gmail.com
- August 12 | 6:30 p.m. — St. Philip Neri in Fort Mill – Ashli.williams.sc@gmail.com
- August 14 | 7:00 p.m.— St. Francis Eastside in Greenville – napronurse@aol.com
- August 20 | 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph in Columbia — naprogal@gmail.com
- August 28 |6:00 p.m. — Our Lady of the Lake in Chapin – courtney.nfp@gmail.com
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
- Novena to St. Anne & St. Joachim for Couples with Infertility
July 18 – 26, 2025 | Livestream |7:00 pm
Introducing HOPE Infertility Ministry Prayer Connect
REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/NovenaInf
- Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
July 27, 2025
2025 Theme: ‘Blessed are those who have not lost hope’ (Sir 14:2) The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is July 27. This is the closest Sunday to the feast day of St. Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus. We encourage you to reach out to your grandparents or someone elderly with a smile, card, or call to help celebrate this day. For more information, cbrown@charlestondiocese.org.
- Infertility, IVF, and You: Understanding the Ethical Dimensions
July 29, 2025 | 11:00 am EST | Zoom
Presented by Sr. Renee Mirkes, OSF, PhD, Director of the Center for NaProEthics, the ethics division of the Saint Paul VI Institute in Omaha, Nebraska. She is a leading voice in Catholic bioethics, known for her scholarship, advocacy for NFP and NaProTechnology, and her commitment to defending the Catholic vision of human life and sexuality.
Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/ethicsivf or contact familylife@charlestondiocese.org for more information.
- Respect Life Annual Meeting
August 2, 2025 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, 9:30 am Registration | Our Lady of the Lake Church, Chapin
All are welcome to join in the discussion of life issues such as Abortion Pill Reversal, IVF, End-of-Life Issues, Legislation in South Carolina, and Foster Care. Lunch will be provided. Contact cbrown@charlestondiocese.org to register or for more information.
- Buscando la Felicidad en el Matrimonio
August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Clase por Zoom
Cristina Fundora.
https://charlestondiocese.flocknote.com/signup/218193
- An Evening for the Separated and Divorced
August 13, 2025 |7:00 pm |Hosted via Zoom
This special evening, co-hosted by the Diocese of Owensboro and Abounding Joy Ministry, offers a safe and encouraging space for Catholics who are hurting, unsure where to turn, or in need of support and hope. Through personal witness, prayer, and resources grounded in faith, participants will be reminded they are not alone—and that God’s love and the Church’s care are still for them.
To attend, participants must register to receive the Zoom link:
More Info and Free Registration
- Educando Jovenes en Tiempos Dificiles Taller Para Padres de Familia
August 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm | St. James Catholic Church, Conway
Gutavo Mejio, psicologo catolico y Rosa Valdez, Coordinadora Pastoral Familiar SEPI
$20 por persona antes de 8/1/25 | $25 despues del 8/1/25
https://charlestondiocese.flocknote.com/signup/218241
- Soy, I Am
August 16, 2025 | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | St. James Catholic Church, Conway
Invitación para todos los Jóvenes Adultos Edades entre 18 y 34
$50 antes de 8/1/25 | $65 despues de 8/2/25
- Engaged Encounter
August 16-17, 2025 | 11:30 am | St. Mary Magdalene Church, Simpsonville
$160/couple. For more information contact Bob & Mary Reimer: 864-420-2633 or visit southcarolina.engagedencounter.com.
- Defending Dignity: Responding to Human Trafficking and Trauma
Bon Secours St. Francis 7th Annual Human Trafficking Seminar
August 22, 2025 | 8:30 am – 12 noon| Grace Church, Greenville, SC
Keynote speaker: Elizabeth Bowman, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C and expert on the intersection of human trafficking, trauma informed care and vulnerable populations. State Attorney General Alan Wilson will also discuss the current state of human trafficking in South Carolina and our nation. The morning will also include a panel discussion of nonprofit leaders engaged in supporting survivors of human trafficking. Click here for tickets and additional information.
- Marriage Catechumenate Webinar – A Continual Path of Evangelization
August 26, 2025 | 7:00 pm | Online
Do you know the Catechumenal Pathways for Married Life that His Holiness, Pope Francis and the popes before him have entrusted to pastors, spouses and all those who provide pastoral care for families? Let us be empowered by Mary Rose and Ryan Verret, co-founders of Witness to Love who have been appointed by His Holiness Pope Francis as the Consultants of the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.
Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/MarriageWeb25. For more information, contact jflorendo@charlestondiocese.org.
- Building a Better Life Workshop – Catholic Divorce Healing
September 11, 2025 | 7:00 pm | Online
This is a 12-week online intensive healing and support program for Catholics dealing with separation or divorce. The course offers Christ-centered emotional and spiritual care, reconnection with God and the Church, small group community, and personal coaching. Begins September 11 at 7:00 pm ET.
Early Bird Registration through July 31. Scholarships available.
For more information or to register, visit AboundingJoyMinistry.com/Events.
- Catholic Medical Professionals Group
September 18, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 pm | Online
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.
Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm
Email CathMedMidlands@gmail.com for more information or Call the Office of Family Life (803) 547-5063.
- Charleston Pink & Blue Gala
September 27, 2025 | 6:00 pm | Daniel Island Club
Early Bird Tickets $150 | Regular Tickets $175
St. Clare’s home is a maternity home for expectant mothers who choose life and are in need of shelter, safety, and security. Please support the home by joining them for the Pink & Blue Gala and consider supporting the home by becoming a sponsor for the gala or donating auction items. Tickets and further information can be found at PBGC2025.givesmart.com or email stclaresvolunteer@charlestondiocese.org or call 843.259.1108.
- Come to Christ: A Retreat for Parents of Children and Adults with Special Needs
November 8 | 10 am – 3 pm | Parish Center, St. Philip Neri Church, Fort Mill, SC
“Rediscovering the Gifts God Sent Me Through His Extraordinary Children” by Kristen McGuire. With facilitated group discussions, rosary and Holy Mass. Individual registration costs 20$ and couple cost $30. Childcare is available upon request. Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/CometoChristRetreat25
For inquiries, contact familylife@charlestondiocese.org
- Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience
November 14 – 16, 2025 | North Myrtle Beach,
Early sign up is recommended. For more information, visit https://SCMarriageMatters.org or email applicatons@scmarriagematters.org or call 803.258.0258. .
- Living A Joy Filled Marriage Prep Retreat
November 15, 2025 | St. Finbar Hall, Charleston | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
$100/couple includes meals/materials. For more information, please contact Deacon Gary Ludlam: ludlamg@gmail.com or 843-345-5980.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/LivingAJoyFilledMarriageNov25
- Engaged Encounter
November 15-16, 2025 | 11:30 am | St. Mary Magdalene Church, Simpsonville
$160/couple. For more information contact Bob & Mary Reimer: 864-420-2633 or visit southcarolina.engagedencounter.com.
2025 Downloadable Event Flyers
