All Deaneries
For more information contact the Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation
| Event/Meeting | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Confirmation Rally Columbia Deanery – Contact the Office of Youth Ministry |
January 24, 2026 | |
| CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Confirmation Rally Charleston Deanery – Contact the Office of Youth Ministry |
January 25, 2026 | |
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“The Heart of a Catechist” PCL Retreat Day & Service Awards Dinner – Basilica of St. Peter, Columbia
Speakers sponsored by William H. Sadlier, Inc.
Steve Botsford, VP of Catechetical Learning & Gerardo Salazar, National Bilingual Catechetical Consultant
RSVP Online: https://tinyurl.com/PCLDayJan2026
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January 30, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Reflection Day & Lunch 5:00 – 6:30 pm Service Awards Dinner |
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“The Heart of a Catechist: Witness of Faith, Teaching the Mystery, Companion on the Journey” – Bilingual
Diocesan Catechist Day of Continuing Education – Basilica of St. Peter
Speakers sponsored by William H. Sadlier, Inc.
Steve Botsford, VP of Catechetical Learning & Gerardo Salazar, National Bilingual Catechetical Consultant $15 registration includes lunch. Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/CatechistCEOJan2026
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January 31, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| OCIA Virtual Roundtable Discussion Email The Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation to receive the Zoom link | February 2, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | February 4, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm |
| Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion February 21, 2026 @ St. Peter, Beaufort RSVP Here Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion February 28, @ St. Mary Magdalene, Simpsonville RSVP Here Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion March 7, 2026 @ St. Anthony, Florence RSVP Here | 10:00 am English 2:00 pm Spanish | |
| Virtual Catechetical Webinar – Lamentations and Baruch | February 25, 2026 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | March 4, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm |
| AI Workshop – Cardinal Newman School, Columbia – Contact the Catholic Schools Office | March 5, 2026 | 9:30 am – 3:00 pm |
| AI Workshop – Bishop England High School, Daniel Island- Contact the Catholic Schools Office | March 6, 2026 | 9:30 am – 3:00 pm |
| High School Youth Conference – Contact the Office of Youth Ministry | March 7-8, 2026 | |
| Virtual Catechetical Webinar – Using the Handbook on the Catechetical Accompaniment Process in Catechetical Ministry | March 11, 2026 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | April 1, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm |
| Virtual Catechetical Webinar – Adapting the Catechumenate for Children Updated | April 16, 2026 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
| Evangelization & Faith Formation Virtual Roundtable Discussion Email The Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation to receive the Zoom link | April 20, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | May 5, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm |
| Virtual Catechetical Webinar – Eschatology and the ‘Last Things’ | May 13, 2026 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
| Renew & Rejoice Retreat for Parish Catechetical Leaders and Youth Ministers – Camp St. Christopher, Seabrook Island Retreat Leader: Julianne Stanz, Storyteller/Author/Encourager, Sponsored by Loyola Press Single: $390 | Double $295 | Commuter $99 – Limited Scholarships Available Register Online by APRIL 13: https://tinyurl.com/RRMay2026 or email cathy@charlestondiocese.org | May 18 – 21, 2026 | |
| New Parish Catechetical Leader Training Day – Location TBD | June 3, 2026 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training – Level 1, Part 2 – Charleston | June 8 – 13, 2026 | |
| Junior High CLI – Contact the Office of Youth Ministry | June 14-19, 2026 | |
| High School CLI – Contact the Office of Youth Ministry | July 12 – 17, 2026 | |
Aiken Deanery
For more information contact Mary Ellen Jackson
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 – Deanery Meeting | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| April 23, 2026 – Deanery Meeting | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Beaufort Deanery
For more information contact Kevin Coriolan.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| March 18, 2026 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| April 15, 2026 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Charleston Deanery
For more information contact Mary Smith
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| January 26 – Deanery Meeting – Pastoral Center 2nd Floor Conference Room | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| February 23 – Deanery Meeting – Pastoral Center 2nd Floor Conference Room | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| April 27 – Deanery Meeting – Pastoral Center 2nd Floor Conference Room | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| June 1 – Deanery Meeting – Pastoral Center 2nd Floor Conference Room | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Columbia Deanery
For more information contact Patricia Evans or Ashley Price
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 – Deanery Meeting @ Basilica of St. Peter | 9:30 am |
| May 11, 2026 – Deanery Meeting @ Basilica of St. Peter | 9:30 am |
Greenville Deanery
For more information contact Maria Barontini or Linda Jackson.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 – Deanery Meeting @ St. Mary’s, Greenville | 10:00 am – 12 pm |
| April 21, 2026 – Deanery Meeting @ St. Mary’s, Greenville | 10:00 am – 12 pm |
| June 16, 2026 – Deanery Meeting @ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Simpsonville (tentative) | 10:00 am – 12 pm |
Myrtle Beach Deanery
For more information contact Maureen Arneman or Barbara Bowers.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
| February 26, 2026 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
| March 26, 2026 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
| April 30, 2026 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
| May 28, 2026 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Rock Hill Deanery
For more information contact Kristen Wood.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Please check back for dates & times. | |