Ongoing Events
Catholic Medical Professions
3rd Thursday of the Month @ 7:30 pm
Are You a Catholic Medical Professional or Student?
Come join a new forum for fellowship, mentorship, and discussion surrounding ethical challenges in medical practice, as we work to foster growth in one another and strive to faithfully serve God and our community. Email CathMedMidlands@gmail.com for more information or Call the Office of Family Life 803.547.5063
Prayer Vigils for Life
Every Monday: Rosary for Life at 9:30 am
Every Tuesday: Rosary for Life at 8:15 am and 9:30 am
Every Friday: Rosary for Life at 8:15 am and Prolife Stations of the Cross, Divine Mercy Chaplet at 9:30 am
To view details on where to park and where to pray, visit 40daysforlife.com/columbiasc. Join one of the above prayer vigils or join 40 Days for Life 365. For more information, contact: Maureen, Respectlife@ollchapin.org, 803-932-6032.
Faith Café with the Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA)
2nd Tuesday of every month via Zoom
Be part of the social and spiritual space with world renowned speakers, reflections, and prayers. Come to nourish your faith to help pass it on. All are welcome. Bring a friend.
Self-registration available monthly at www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.org or email info@catholicgrandparentsassociation.org.
Natural Family Planning Introductory Sessions
Online
In Person
- May 15| 6:30 p.m. — St. Francis Eastside in Greenville – napronurse@aol.com
- May 21 | 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, and Billings (Spanish) upon request. Contact jflorendo@charlestondiocese.org.
Scheduled Events
- Buscando La Felicidad En El Matrimonio
May 1, 8, 15, 22 2025 | 7:30 – 9:30 pm | Cristina Fundara Zoom
El costo es de $20. Recibirá el enlace de Zoom para conectarse a la clase por medio de su correo electrónico.
Regístrese en https://tinyurl.com/buscandomayo
- Virtual Heaven in Your Home Webinar Series
May 6 & May 28 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Virtual
Are you overwhelmed as a parent? Do you want to build a family community group in your parish? This two-part workshop series will teach you how to build a flourishing Catholic household and to share your vibrant family life with others through community groups offered by Trinity House Community and sponsored by the Office of Family Life.
Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/TrinityHouseSC
For inquiries, contact familylife@charlestondiocese.org
- “Detalles de Dios” Retiro de Parejas
May 16-18, 2025 | YMCA Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie
El costo es de $300 por pareja. Alojamiento y comidas incluidas. Empezamos el viernes a las 6:00 pm. Terminamos el domingo a las 3:00 pm
Para registrarse en línea https://tinyurl.com/retirodeparejasmayo25
¿PREGUNTAS? María Inés Romero • 305.979.1573 • mromero@charlestondiocese.org
- Engaged Encounter
May 17-18, 2025 | 11:30 am | St. Mary Magdalene Church, Simpsonville
$160/couple. For more information contact Bob & Mary Reimer: 864-420-2633 or visit southcarolina.engagedencounter.com.
- End-of-Life Workshop
June 5, 2025 | Our Lady of the Lake Church, Chapin
Presenter: Kathy Schmugge, Director of the Family Life Office, MTS Theology, MS Medical Bioethics.
Free and open to all with two sessions available.
Session One: 12 pm – 3 pm (light lunch offered)
Session Two: 6 pm – 8 pm (refreshments and snacks offered)
To RSVP, call or text 803.979.1837 or email the names attending to ollparishneighbors@gmail.com.
- Creados Para Amar
June 13-15, 2025 | 6:00 pm Friday – 1:00 pm Sunday | Our Lady of the Hills, Columbia
Descubramos por medio de la Teología del Cuerpo cómo podemos entender y comprender:
- Los desafíos diarios en nuestras vidas.
- El diseño original del matrimonio
- Cómo renovar y redimir nuestras heridas
- Cómo fortalecer nuestra vida conyugal
Costo: $125 por pareja, comidas incluidas. Regístrese en https://tinyurl.com/creadosparaamar. Para más información contacta a familylife@charlestondiocese.org 0 María Romero 305.979.1573.
- Rachel’s Vineyard Post-Abortion Healing Retreat
June 20-22, 2025 | Rock Hill Area
Register Online https://tinyurl.com/RachelsVineyardJun2025
For more information: Christy 803.554.6088 | Kathy 803.546.6010 or email Grace4Healing@gmail.com.
rachelsvineyard.org
- Living A Joy Filled Marriage Prep Retreat
July 12, 2025 | St. Finbar Hall, Charleston | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
$100/couple includes meals/materials. For more information, please contact Deacon Gary Ludlam: ludlamg@gmail.com or 843-345-5980.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/LivingAJoyFilledMarriageJul25
- Engaged Encounter
August 16-17, 2025 | 11:30 am | St. Mary Magdalene Church, Simpsonville
$160/couple. For more information contact Bob & Mary Reimer: 864-420-2633 or visit southcarolina.engagedencounter.com.
- Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience
November 14 – 16, 2025 | North Myrtle Beach,
Early sign up is recommended. For more information, visit https://SCMarriageMatters.org or email applicatons@scmarriagematters.org or call 803.258.0258. .
- Living A Joy Filled Marriage Prep Retreat
November 15, 2025 | St. Finbar Hall, Charleston | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
$100/couple includes meals/materials. For more information, please contact Deacon Gary Ludlam: ludlamg@gmail.com or 843-345-5980.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/LivingAJoyFilledMarriageNov25
- Engaged Encounter
November 15-16, 2025 | 11:30 am | St. Mary Magdalene Church, Simpsonville
$160/couple. For more information contact Bob & Mary Reimer: 864-420-2633 or visit southcarolina.engagedencounter.com.
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