All Deaneries

For more information contact the Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation

Event/Meeting Date  Time
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 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Holy Week/Easter – Diocesan Offices Closed April 15 – 21, 2025
Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting 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
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May 12 @ Noon – May 15, 2025 @ 11:30 am
Catechetical Webinar “Overview of the Catechumenate”
First-time webinar attendees, please email cathy@charlestondiocese.org to register.
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
New Parish Catechetical Leader Training

More information to come!

June 4, 2025 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
OCIA Quarterly Virtual Roundtable

Free to all. Register to receive the Zoom invite link: https://bit.ly/OCIARTJun92025
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June 9, 2025 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Formation Course for Level One (Ages 3-6)

(Part One) Monday, June 9 – Saturday, June 14; (Part Two) TBD

Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 19, 2025

Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/GoodShepherdCharleston2025

Once you have registered, you will receive an additional link to pay the remaining tuition balance. Incremental payments accepted. To pay with check: Please make checks payable to Diocese of Charleston and mail to Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation, ATTN: CATHY, 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407

For more information or to inquire about tuition assistance, please contact the Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation at (843) 261-0504 or catechesis@charlestondiocese.org. 

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June 9 – 14, 2025
Junior High CLI

Contact the Office of Youth Ministry for more information.

June 17 – 21, 2025
Independence Day – Diocesan Offices Closed July4, 2025
High School CLI

Contact the Office of Youth Ministry for more information.

July 8 – 12, 2025

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Formation Course for Level One (Ages 3-6)

All classes held on Saturdays 8:30 am – 4:30 pm:

(2025) 9/13, 10/18, 11/15

(2026) 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21, 4/18, 5/2, 5/16

Location: Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island, SC

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 13, 2025

Registration Brochure

Return form to:

Ann Thompson
Stella Maris Catholic Church
1204 Middle S.
Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482

annnoonanthompson@gmail.com

843.883.3108

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