Columbia Deanery: 2023 Regional Committee Meeting at St. Joseph's
2023-01-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | St. Joseph Columbia, 3600 Devine St., Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
Regional Committee Training meeting for the Catholic Appeal of South Carolina. Register now!

Greenville Deanery: 2023 Regional Committee Meeting at St. Mary Magdalene
2023-01-12 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Mary Magdalene Simpsonville, 2252 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville, 29681, United States

Catechism In A Year Discussion Group
2023-01-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-01-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-01-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Catechism in a Year
Are you following The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) offered by Ascension Press?
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear
If so, join us as we journey through it together on Fridays, beginning on Friday, January 13, from noon to 1 pm. To receive the Zoom invite, please contact cathy@charlestondiocese.org.

MLK Day Celebration 2023
2023-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YBwYp6X0RnqHH-SGck2haw
Our spiritual leaders are Deacons Dexter Gourdin and Larry Deschaine, Ph.D. Our guest speaker is Sister Roberta Fulton, SSMN who will speak on the day MLK came to Kingstree, SC. As a young teenager she and her mother had a must talk about experience. Michael Gourdin will demonstrate the diversity of our music in a special tribute. Kathleen Merritt will engage the audience in a open forum on how we’ve come this far by faith and the MLK legacy.
All are invited.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YBwYp6X0RnqHH-SGck2haw

Aiken Deanery: 2023 Regional Committee Meeting at St. Mary Help of Christians
2023-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Mary Help of Christians Aiken, 138 Fairfield St SE, Aiken, SC, 29801, United States

Charleston Deanery: 2023 Regional Committee Meeting at the Diocesan Pastoral Center
2023-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Pastoral Center Assembly Hall, 901 Orange Grove Rd., Charleston, SC, 29407, United States

Beaufort Deanery: 2023 Regional Committee Meeting at St. Gregory the Great
2023-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Gregory the Great Bluffton, 38 Saint Gregory Drive, Bluffton, SC, 29909, United States

The Rosary in Nature
2023-01-21 10:30 | Paris Mountain State Park
The Office of Black Catholics Young Adult Ministry invites you to The Rosary in Nature on Saturday, Jan. 21. Meet at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anthony of Padua parking lot: 307 Gower St., Greenville, then carpool to Paris Mountain State Park, Lake Placid Trail.
Join us as we pray the rosary and hike through Paris Mountain. Let us know you’re coming by contacting Michael Gourdin at mgourdin@charlestondiocese.org or texting him at 843-534-1398.

Rock Hill Deanery: Regional Committee Meeting at St. Philip Neri
2023-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Philip Neri Church, 292 Munn Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 28715

Catechist Continuing Education Day
2023-01-28 09:30 - 15:00
The Eucharistic Revival invites us to return the source and summit of our faith: The Eucharist. Our experience of the Mass is greatly enriched by a deeper understanding of each part of the Mass. In this presentation, Joe Paprocki, DMIN, walks participants though the parts of the Mass, offering unique and refreshing ways of understanding the liturgy and how it applies to our everyday lives.
The day includes a presentation by The Most Reverend Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, Bishop of Charleston.
Attend in-person at the Basilica of St. Peter or at one of the satellite sites of the Pastoral Assembly Hall in Charleston, St. Gregory the Great in Bluffton, or St. Michael the Archangel in Murrells Inlet. Lunch is provided at all locations. Register at https://bit.ly/catechist-ceoday-2023 or email Cathy@charlestondiocese.org.

2nd Annual Nurses United in Faith
2023-01-28 11:00 - 15:00 | St Rafka Maronite Catholic Church, 1215 SC-14, Greer, SC, 29650
The S.C. Council of Catholic Nurses will hold its second annual Nurses United in Faith on Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.
The event will include Mass at St. Rafka Maronite Catholic Church, 1215 SC-14 in Greer, followed by a reception and lunch, and a presentation by Dr. Peter Bleyer.
Registration is $15 and includes the meal. RSVP by Jan. 1: sccatholicnurses@gmail.com

Myrtle Beach Deanery: 2023 Regional Committee Meeting at Our Lady Star of the Sea
2023-01-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady Star of the Sea – Myrtle Beach, 1100 8th Ave N., North Myrtle Beac, SC, 29582, United States

Pee Dee Region: 2023 Regional Committee Meeting at St. Ann
2023-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Ann Florence, 113 State Rd S-21-352, Florence, SC, 29506, United States

First Friday Table Talk February 2023
2023-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pW9JiDGDSE-YnLGw_U5elg
Sr. Roberta Fulton, SSMN will discuss Black History Month. Ms. Elease Amos-Goodwin will give you an overview of who the South Carolina Council of Catholic Women are and tell you about their upcoming conference in Myrtle Beach. Ms. Kathleen Merritt will discuss Shared Parishes and how to work toward being one. The question of does one size fit all will be discussed. Mr. Michael Gourdin will update everyone on his findings regarding young adult Black Catholics. Sister Pam will discuss weekend weather and “A Pause for the Cause.”
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pW9JiDGDSE-YnLGw_U5elg

Men’s Discernment Retreat 2023
2023-02-03 15:00 - 2023-02-05 15:00 | Camp Gravatt, 1006 Camp Gravatt Road, Aiken, 29805, United States
This retreat is designed for young adult men who would like to go more deeply in discernment of their possible call to priesthood or religious life. Participants join priests in days of prayer, fellowship, sharing and discussions.
This is a beautiful time where young men can have their questions answered and hear the stories of others who have carried out this discernment before — plus spend time in conversation with other men traveling the same road.

Ordination of Permanent Deacons
2023-02-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St., Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, will ordain 15 men to the permanent diaconate at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street in Charleston.
Everyone is invited to attend this beautiful event. Let us continue to pray for these men as they prepare themselves for their lifelong commitment to serve the Church.

National Day of Prayer for the African American and African Family
2023-02-05
The Office of Black Catholic Ministry invites you to join in a National Day of Prayer for the African American and African Family. We offer this day of prayer in loving tribute to Franciscan Father James E. Goode, Ph.D.
Through his relationship with Jesus, Father Goode understood in a deep way that Christ’s role on earth was to serve as the face of God the Father, drenching us with his mercy. He wanted us all to know that God’s mercy endures forever.
For additional details, and for how to best celebrate this day of prayer, please download or view the following: https://charlestondiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Black-Catholics-Day-of-Prayer.pdf.

World Day of the Sick Mass and Anointing with Most Rev. Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS
2023-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St., Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Please join us for the annual World Day of the Sick Mass and Anointing with Most Rev. Jacque Fabre-Jeune, CS.
Hosted by Carter May Senior Living Home, a Ministry of Catholic Charities of South Carolina. With support from The Order of Malta.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
120 Broad Street
Charleston, SC
Mass starts at 11am with light reception to follow.
Please register here (Free)

Windows into Heaven: Exploring the Beauty and Purpose of the Mass
2023-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop England High School, 363 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC, 29492, United States
Have you ever wondered why the Mass is so important to Catholics? Do you want to deepen your understanding of the Mass so you can participate in it more fully? St. Clare of Assisi Church is hosting a reception and keynote presentation about the Mass with Denis McNamara, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
After the 5:00 p.m. vigil Mass, enjoy a reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres followed by McNamara’s keynote presentation, “Heaven on Earth: The Bible and Church Architecture.” The event is free and will be held in the Bishop England High School Performing Arts Center.
In addition to the reception and presentation, St. Clare will hold afternoon workshops plus a panel discussion with McNamara and several local directors of music and liturgy. You are welcome to join any of the workshops; tickets/registration are only required for the reception and keynote presentation.
Learn why the Mass is so important and how you can participate in the liturgy more fully and fruitfully. All are welcome!
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Denis McNamara, Ph.D., is an associate professor and executive director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He holds a doctorate in architectural history and has authored several books on Catholic church architecture. McNamara is a frequent presenter in academic and professional settings and is a co-host of the popular The Liturgy Guys podcast.

Open Wide Our Hearts, A Dialogue to Promote Peace
2023-02-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Diocese of Charleston Assembly Hall, Building 901, Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC, 29407, United States
Join us for a discussion on racism and ways in which we all can foster diversity, appreciation and awareness in our lives and the lives of others. Facilitated by the Office of Black Catholics and Native American Ministries, our hostess for the evening will be Joan Mack. Participants are required to read the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Racism, “Open Wide our Hearts” prior to the gathering. Document can be found at usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/racism/upload/open-wide-our-hearts.pdf
In addition, the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation has approved 2.0 CEU credits for catechists and educators for “Open Wide Our Hearts.”
Register: https://www.surveyshare.com/t/Open-Wide-Our-Hearts-A-Dialogue-on-Peace-Registration

A Biblical Walk Towards Lent - Parish Retreat
2023-02-18 08:30 - 15:30 | St Mary Magdalene Church, Simpsonville SC, 2252 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC, 29681, United States
St. Mary Magdalene Church in Simpsonville will hold a day-long parish retreat, “A Biblical Walk Towards Lent” on Feb. 18, with theologian and author Dr. Edward Sri. The cost of the event is $35 with boxed lunch included. Childcare is also available and is $5 per child. The schedule is as follows:
8:30 a.m. — Mass
9-9:30 a.m. — Registration/light refreshments
Talk #1 — A Biblical Walk Through the Mass: Understanding What We Say and Do in the Liturgy
Talk #2 — Vibrant Faith in a Secular Age: Today’s Challenges for Parents, Families & Parish Leaders
Lunch, Book Sales, Meet and Greet with Dr. Sri
Talk #3 — No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion
Short break
Talk #4 — Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from Nazareth to the Cross
3:30 p.m. — Sacrament of Reconciliation
Register online at osvhub.com/smmcc/forms/parish-retreat. Email the parish office with questions: office@smmcc.org.

Ash Wednesday
2023-02-22
The Holy Season of Lent begins! Celebrate Ash Wednesday at your local parish with your family, friends, and Catholic Community. Find a Parish near you!
Reminder: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

A Journey Through Lent with Sacred Scripture
2023-02-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston, SC, 29412, United States
The Diocese of Charleston and the Office of Spiritual Direction is offering a Lenten Series at the Church of the Nativity on James Island, 1061 Folly Road. It will be held Thursdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. during Lent — Feb. 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23 and March 30.
The facilitator is Sister Kathy Adamski, OSF, director of the Office of Spiritual Direction. Please join us for one or all six sessions and grow in your love of Jesus by understanding the sacred Scriptures.
The sessions are free and open to all! Register with Sister Kathy at kadamski@charlestondiocese.org.

Creighton Model NFP Introductory Sessions
2023-03-02
March Creighton Model NFP Introductory Sessions
Mar. 2, 9, 15, 16 and 22
We have virtual and in-person introductory sessions for Natural Family Planning this month:
Online
• Mar. 2 | 7 p.m. — lexiesawonik@gmail.com
• Mar. 16 | 6:30 p.m. — janellenapro@gmail.com
• Mar. 22 | 7:30 p.m. —bernapowell97@gmail.com
In Person
• Mar. 9 | 7 p.m. — St. Francis Eastside in Greenville – napronurse@aol.com
• Mar. 15 | 6:00 p.m. — St. Joseph in Columbia — naprogal@gmail.com
We have instructors for Natural Family Planning International, Couple to Couple League, Marquette Method, SymptoPro and Billings (Spanish) upon request. Contact jflorendo@charlestondiocese.org.
