All Deaneries
For more information contact the Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation
| Event/Meeting | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | March 5, 2025 | 1:00 pm |
| Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion
March 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am — Jesus, Our Risen Savior Church, Spartanburg Click here to submit this year’s participation numbers. |
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| Contours of Wonder: Childhood and the Liturgical Imagination Sponsored by McGrath Institute at Notre Dame St. Finbar Hall, CharlestonAttendance includes Refreshments and Lunch. Registration is free but pre-registration is required. Register Here | Download Flyer |
March 13, 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Contours of Wonder: Childhood and the Liturgical Imagination Sponsored by McGrath Institute at Notre Dame Prince of Peace Church, TaylorsAttendance includes Refreshments and Lunch. Registration is free but pre-registration is required. Register Here | Download Flyer |
March 14, 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| A Pastoral Response to Gender Ideology (Parish Staff & Ministry Leaders) Mary Rice Hasson, JD Basilica of St. Peter, 1529 Assembly St., Columbia, SCFree Registration includes Lunch: https://bit.ly/GenderIdeologyMar2025 |
March 24, 2025 | 9:00 am – 3:30 pm |
| Catechetical Webinar “The Church: A Pilgrim People of Hope” First-time webinar attendees, please email cathy@charlestondiocese.org to register. |
March 25, 2025 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers | April 5, 2025 | 1:00 pm |
| Evangelization & Faith Formation Quarterly Virtual Roundtable
Free to all. Register to receive the Zoom invite link: https://bit.ly/EFFRTApr72025 |
April 7, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
| Catechetical Webinar “Job” First-time webinar attendees, please email cathy@charlestondiocese.org to register. |
April 9, 2025 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
| Parish Catechetical Leaders Day of Reflection (NEW DATE & LOCATION) “Encounter Catechesis Evangelization”Gillin Hall, St. John Neumann Church, Columbia, SC Attendance is free and includes morning hospitality and lunch. To Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/PCLDayApr11 For more information, contact the Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation. |
April 11, 2025 | 9 am – 3 pm |
| Catechist Workshop (NEW DATE & LOCATION) “Evangelizing Catechesis: What It Is & How It Can Revitalize Our Parishes & Change Our World” Presented by Dr. Joseph White, Catechetical Author & Psychologist Sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor PublishingSt. John Neumann School, Columbia, SC $15 registration includes morning hospitality and lunch To Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/CatechistsApr12 For more information, contact the Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation. |
April 12, 2025 | 9 am – 3 pm |
| Holy Week/Easter – Diocesan Offices Closed | April 15 – 21, 2025 | |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers | May 7, 2025 | 1:00 pm |
| Renew & Rejoice Retreat for Parish Catechetical Leaders & Youth/Young Adult Ministers St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center, Seabrook Island Retreat Master: Mike Patin (https://www.mikepatin.com/)Single Occupancy – $390 | Double Occupancy – $295 | Commuter – $99 Limited Scholarship Opportunities AvailableRegister Online: https://bit.ly/RRMay2025 Contact: cathy@charlestondiocese.org or 843.261.0504 Download Flyer |
May 12 @ Noon – May 15, 2025 @ 11:30 am | |
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Catechetical Webinar “Overview of the Catechumenate” |
May 21, 2025 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm |
| Memorial Day – Diocesan Offices Closed | May 26, 2025 | |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | June 4, 2025 | 1:00 pm |
| OCIA Quarterly Virtual Roundtable
Free to all. Register to receive the Zoom invite link: https://bit.ly/OCIARTJun92025 |
June 9, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
| Junior High CLI
Contact the Office of Youth Ministry for more information. |
June 17 – 21, 2025 | |
| Independence Day – Diocesan Offices Closed | July 4, 2025 | |
| High School CLI
Contact the Office of Youth Ministry for more information. |
July 8 – 12, 2025 | |
| Feast of the Assumption – Diocesan Offices Closed | August 15, 2025 | |
| Labor Day – Diocesan Offices Closed | September 1, 2025 | |
| All Saints Day (observed) – Diocesan Offices Closed | October 31, 2025 | |
| Thanksgiving – Diocesan Offices Closed | November 26 @ noon – November 28, 2025 | |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Diocesan Offices Closed | December 8, 2025 | |
| Christmas – Diocesan Offices Closed | December 24 – December 31, 2025 | |
| Event/Meeting | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day – Diocesan Offices Closed | January 1, 2026 | |
| Day after New Year’s Day – Diocesan Offices Closed | January 2, 2026 |
Aiken Deanery
For more information contact Mary Ellen Jackson
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
Beaufort Deanery
For more information contact Kevin Coriolan.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
Charleston Deanery
For more information contact Mary Smith
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2025 — Deanery Meeting @ Pastoral Center | 9:30 a.m. |
| June 2, 2025 — Deanery Meeting @ Pastoral Center | 9:30 a.m. |
Columbia Deanery
For more information contact Ashley Price.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 – Deanery Meeting @ Basilica of St. Peter | 9:30 am |
| May 20, 2025 – Deanery Meeting @ Basilica of St. Peter | 9:30 am |
Greenville Deanery
For more information contact Maria Barontini or Linda Jackson.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| February 18, 2025 — Deanery Meeting | 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon |
| April 15, 2025 — Deanery Meeting | 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon |
| June 17, 2024 — Deanery Meeting | 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon |
Myrtle Beach Deanery
For more information contact Maureen Arneman or Barbara Bowers.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm |
| March 27, 2025 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm |
| May 29, 2025 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm |
| June 26, 2025 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm |
Rock Hill Deanery
For more information contact Elena Ziegler.
| Date: 2nd Thursday of the Month | Time |
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