All Deaneries
For more information contact the Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation
| Event/Meeting | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas and New Year – Diocesan Offices Closed | December 23, 2024 -January 1, 2025 | |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | January 8, 2025 | 1:00 pm |
| Columbia Deanery Confirmation “Fire” Rally
St. John Neumann Catholic School, Columbia, SC Contact the Office of Youth Ministry for more information. |
January 11, 2025 | 10:30 am – 3:30 pm |
| Greenville Deanery Confirmation “Fire” Rally
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Simpsonville, SC Contact the Office of Youth Ministry for more information. |
January 12, 2025 | 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm |
| Evangelization & Faith Formation Quarterly Virtual Roundtable
Free to all. Register to receive the Zoom invite link: https://bit.ly/EFFRTJan132025 |
January 13, 2025 | 12 – 1:00 pm |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Diocesan Offices Closed | January 20, 2025 | 12 – 1:00 pm |
| Parish Catechetical Leaders Day of Reflection
Our Lady of the Lake, Chapin Join other Parish Catechetical Leaders from throughout the Diocese of Charleston for a day of retreat and reflection led by Dr. Joseph White, Catechetical Author and Psychologist sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor. The theme is “Encounter, Evangelization, and Catechesis”. Morning hospitality and lunch will be provided. There is no cost. Register online or email cathy@charlestondiocese.org. |
January 24, 2025 | 9 am – 3 pm |
| Diocesan Catechist Workshop
“Evangelizing Catechesis: What It Is & How It Can Revitalize our Parishes & Change the World” Our Lady Of the Lake Church, Chapin Leading the workshop will be Dr. Joseph White, Catechetical Author and Psychologist, of Our Sunday Visitor Publishing. Morning hospitality and lunch provided Register Online or email the Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation. |
January 25, 2025 | 9 am – 3 pm |
| 5-Week OCIA Study For complete curriculum, visit here. Free to all. Register here to receive the Zoom invite link. |
January 27 – February 24, 2025 |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | February 4, 2025 | 1:00 pm |
| Charleston Deanery Confirmation “Fire” Rally
St. Finbar Hall, 900 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407 Contact the Office of Youth Ministry for more information. |
February 16, 2025 | 1:30 – 5:30 pm |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | March 4, 2025 | 1:00 pm |
| Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion
March 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am — Jesus, Our Risen Savior Church, Spartanburg March 9, 2025 @ 3:00 pm — St. Martin de Porres Church, Columbia March 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am — St. Andrew Church, Myrtle Beach March 16, 2025 @ 3:00 pm — Blessed Sacrament Church, Charleston 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, Charleston Attendance includes Refreshments and Lunch. Registration is free but pre-registration is required. |
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, Taylors Attendance includes Refreshments and Lunch. Registration is free but pre-registration is required. |
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, SC Free Registration includes Lunch: https://bit.ly/genderideologymar2025 |
March 24, 2025 | 9 am – 3:30 pm |
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Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting |
April 15, 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 – 1:00 pm |
| Holy Week/Easter – Diocesan Offices Closed | April 15 – April 21, 2025 | |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | May 6, 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 Register Online: https://bit.ly/RRMay2025 |
May 12 @ Noon – May 15, 2025 @ 11:30 am | |
| Memorial Day – Diocesan Offices Closed | May 26, 2025 | |
| Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting | June 3, 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 – 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 |
|---|---|
| November 12 — Deanery Meeting St. Gregory the Great Church |
11:00 am |
Charleston Deanery
For more information contact Mary Smith or Sharon Willi
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| October 28, 2024 — Deanery Meeting @ Pastoral Center | 9:30 a.m. |
| November 25, 2024 — Deanery Meeting @ Pastoral Center | 9:30 a.m. |
| January 27, 2025 — Deanery Meeting @ Pastoral Center | 9:30 a.m. |
| February 24, 2025 — Deanery Meeting @ Pastoral Center | 9:30 a.m. |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| November 19, 2024 – Deanery Meeting @ Basilica of St. Peter | 9:30 am |
| January 14, 2025 – Deanery Meeting @ Basilica of St. Peter | 9:30 am |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| December 17, 2024 — Deanery Meeting | 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| October 31, 2024 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm |
| January 30, 2025 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm |
| February 27, 2025 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm |
| March 27, 2025 – Deanery Meeting | 1:00 pm |
| May 29, 20 25 – 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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