Beaufort Deanery hosts trip to Santa Elena, where it all began

The Beaufort Deanery celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the Diocese of Charleston. We will take you to the place where it all began Santa Elena, South Carolina, Spanish City.

We will meet at St. Peter Church parking lot

70 Lady’s Island Drive

Beaufort, SC

Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 9:45 a.m.

We will travel by bus to Parris Island where we will view the site of Santa Elena. Dr. Lawrence Rowland will speak on the history of Santa Elena. After lunch, Sister Pamela Smith will speak on the history of the Charleston Diocese.

To reserve your place, please send a check payable to St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church for $25.00 to the Parish Office at 31 St. Gregory Dr., Bluffton, SC 29909, by January 31. For Parris Island security, please include your name, date of birth and contact information. Seating is limited to 100 guests. If you have any questions, please contact

Phyllis Atkins 843-757-4007, Nancy Kuykendall 843-757-4005 or Judy Daigle 843-846-6025.