All Deaneries

For more information contact the Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation

Event/Meeting Date  Time
All Saints Day – Diocesan Offices Closed November 1, 2024
Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers November 5, 2024 1:00 pm
Junior High Rally

Contact the Office of Youth Ministry for more information.

November 9, 2024
Thanksgiving Wednesday before Thanksgiving – Diocesan Offices Closed November 27 @ noon – November 29, 2024
OCIA Quarterly Virtual Roundtable

Free to all. Register to Receive the Zoom invite link: https://bit.ly/OCIARTDec2024
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December 2, 2024 12 – 1:00 pm
Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers December 3, 2024 1:00 pm
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (observed) – Diocesan Offices Closed December 9, 2024
Christmas  – Diocesan Offices Closed December 23 – December 31, 2024
Event/Meeting Date  Time
New Year’s Day – Diocesan Offices Closed January 1, 2025
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
Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting January 27, 2025 1:00 pm
Evangelization & Faith Formation Quarterly Virtual Roundtable

Free to all. Register to receive the Zoom invite link: https://bit.ly/EFFRTJan132025
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January 13, 2025 12 – 1:00 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Diocesan Offices Closed January 20, 2025
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.

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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.

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January 25, 2025 9 am – 3 pm
Diocesan Board of Catechetical Advisers Meeting  February 4, 2025 1:00 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

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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.

Register Here

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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.

Register Here

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March 14, 2025 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
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
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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 IslandRetreat 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 843.261.0504Download Flyer

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
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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 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