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 Charleston

Daily | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm |Planned Parenthood, 1312 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC

To get involved for for more information, contact Susan (703)328-2334 or szeleniak2@gmail.com

https://www.40daysforlife.com/charleston

  • Prayer Vigils for Life Columbia

Daily | 7 am – 7 pm |Planned Parenthood Columbia, 2712 Middleburg Dr., Columbia, SC

Parking Notes: Do NOT park there. Please park in the lot at 2719 Middleburg Dr., which is across the street from Planned Parenthood. Please park away from the office building or toward the back lot. Reserve the spots near the building for the tenants please.

To get involved or for more information, contact Maureen, Respectlife@ollchapin.org, (803) 932-6032.

https://40daysforlife.com/columbiasc

  • Prayer Vigils for Life Greenville

Daily | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | Outside Greenville Women’s Clinic on public right-of-way, 1142 Grove Road, Greenville

To get involved or for more information, contact Judy (864)506-0964 or Ingrid (864)991-5873.

https://40daysforlife.com/greenville

  • 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

In Person

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

  • 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.

  • Domestic Church Marriage Retreat

September 12-14, 2025 | St. Finbar Hall, Charleston

Stir up God’s graces in your marriage and grow in faith with your spouse!

The cost is $200 (a limited number of scholarships are available. Email finances@domesticchurchfamilies.com.)

Register online: domesticchurchfamilies.com (Under retreats). For questions, email region14@domesticchurchfamilies.com.

  • 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.

  • Fully Engaged Pre-Marital Inventory Training

September 20, 2025 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm | St. Patrick Church Parish Hall, Charleston, SC

Speaker: Kathy Schmugge. Instruction for mentor couples on how to use the Fully Engaged Pre-Marital and Convalidation inventories and accompanying materials, recommendations for homework for the engaged couple while going through the process, and ideas on how to stay engaged with couples after their wedding.

Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/FEMentorStPat or email familylife@charlestondiocese.org.

  • 40 Days for Life Greenville Kickoff

September 23, 2025 | 6:30 – 7:45 pm | Christ the King Church, 1223 Grove Road, Greenville, SC

Christy Brown, Culture of Life Coordinator for the Diocese of Charleston, will speak regarding Rachel’s Vineyard, a post-abortive ministry in the diocese. Parking is on the premises. Come and enjoy fellowship, refreshments, and door prizes. Bring a chair.

Contact Judy (864)506-0964 (English) or Ingrid (864)991-5873 (Spanish)

https://40daysforlife.com/greenville

  • Prayer Gathering to Kickoff 40 Days for Life

September 26, 2025 | 7:00 pm | 2719 Middleburg Dr.

Words of encouragement and prayers with Fr. Rhett Williams, Kathy Schmugge, and Fr. Richard Wilson to get us off to strong start praying and fasting for an end to abortion. Call or email campaign leaders Deacon Greg and Maureen Weigold (803)932-6032 or respectlife@ollchapin.org

https://40daysforlife.com/columbiasc

  • Hope and Healing Retreat

September 27, 2025 | 10:00 am | St. Anne & St. Jude Church, Sumter, SC

Inspirational Talk, Saint Padre Pio Mass and Healing Service for infertility and child loss to miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant loss.

Register: https://tinyurl.com/HOPEretreat25

  • 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.

  • Chester Academy of St. Finbar’s Celtic Stomp

September 27, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 pm | Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Parish Hall

Open to 7th–9th graders (prospective students especially encouraged). HS students: 10th graders welcome, older students only if already connected through our homeschool community. $5/student. Light refreshments.

Attire: Modest Semi-Formal (strictly enforced) – Girls: covered shoulders, knee-length or longer dress, no plunging necklines Boys: slacks, dress shirt, dress shoes

RSVP:  www.stfinbar.org/events/celtic-stomp

  • A Better Marriage Retreat

October 4 | 9 am – 3 pm | St. Finbar Hall, Charleston, SC

A day-long retreat with workshops, activities, talks, and lunch led by Keith and Tami Kiser Gottman, leaders of the Seven Principles of Marriage and co-owners/directors of Heart Ridge Retreat Center. Sponsored by the Diocese of Charleston Family Life Office.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/BetterMarriage 25. Contact jflorendo@charlestondiocese.org.

  • Mass of Remembrance for the Tragic Loss of a Child

October 4 | 8:30 am | Corpus Christi, Lexington, SC

A Mass of Remembrance on the Feast Day of St. Francis celebrated by Father William Frei and a kickoff for the Charleston Diocese Rosary Congress with Fr. Joseph Pearce, CO as guest speaker. All family and their friends who are grieving the tragedy of miscarriage, stillborn, early induction, abortion, or the death of a child are welcome. The loss could be recent or could have occurred a long time ago. For those who cannon attend in person, you can access the ceremony virtually at https://www.corpuschristisc.org and select your language preference to watch the live Mass. For more information, email CBrown@charlestondiocese.org in the Office of Family Life.

  • Life Chain

October 5, 2025 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Woodruff Road, Greenville SC and other locations in South Carolina

Please join others cross the country and Canada for this peaceful, prayerful, public witness for the sanctity of human life. Churches are assigned the same place on the route as last year. Life Chain guidelines are to stand a minimum of 10-feet apart. Call Ingrid at (864) 991-5873 for sign pick-up information in Greenville.

  • Healthcare Professionals Holy Mass & Gathering

November 1 | 8:30 am | St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

With Keynote Speaker, Christine Wisdom, MS, LCMHC, Pastoral Counselor and Psychotherapist speaking on an “An Integrative Approach to Health” and Holy Mass Celebrated by Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS.

Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/healthprofmass or contact familylife@charlestondiocese.org.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Retiro de Vinedo de Raquel en Espanol

December 5-7, 2025 | 11:30 am |Zona de Fort Mill

El Retiro de Viñedo de Raquel es un Retiro de un fin de semana solidario, confidencial y sin prejuicios. Es para los hombres y las mujeres que han tenido una experiencia de un aborto provocado y quieren tener un encuentro con el amor, la misericordia y el perdón de Dios. $200 por el fin de semana. Becas disponibles.

Para más información o para registrarse: Sarah 803.627.1209 Grace4Healing@gmail.com

  • Rachel’s Vineyard Post-Abortion Healing Retreat

December 19 – 21, 2025 | Charleston Area

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental weekend retreat for women and men who have had an abortion. This retreat offers everyone a place to find peace and closure and strengthen your relationship with God while experiencing God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness.

To Register or for Information: Christy 803.554.6088 | Kathy 803.546.6010 or email Grace4Healing@gmail.com

 

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