All Deaneries
For more information contact the Office of Catechesis & Christian Initiation
| Event/Meeting | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| New & Nearly New Parish Catechetical Leader Training
Our Lady of the Lake Church, Chapin, SC This day is designed to help those who are new, or relatively new, to the role of Parish Catechetical Leader Role, including those who are responsible for children’s catechesis, family catechesis, adult formation, or OCIA. Lunch is included. There is no registration fee, but please RSVP no later than Friday May 30 in order to make sure we have enough materials and lunches for all! Please don’t hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions! |
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 |
June 9, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
| 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. |
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 Return form to: Ann Thompson 843.883.3108 |
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| Feast of the Assumption – Diocesan Offices Closed | August 15, 2025 | |
| Labor Day – Diocesan Offices Closed | September 1, 2025 | |
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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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