Ongoing Events

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – June 27, 2025

Jubilee 2025

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

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

  • 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.

  • ¿Cómo Sanar Nuestras Heridas? Buscando la Felicidad en el Matrimonio

June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:30 pm | Zoom

Christina Fundora

Donación: $20 por pareja. Recibira por e-mail el acceso a la clase.

  • 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

  • Religious Freedom Week

June 22-29, 2025 

Please visit www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek for updates and all materials except the talking points.

  • 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

  • 44th Annual Meeting of the AAFCP Kick Off

July 16, 2025 | Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, NC | 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Discover a powerful vision of holistic feminism, grounded in the dignity of the human person and rooted in Catholic teaching. Join us for an evening of inspiration and connection as we kick off the 44ᵗʰ Annual Meeting of the AAFCP.

Guest Speaker: Leah Jacobson, author of Wholistic Feminism
Cost: $50 per person – includes keynote address and light refreshments

  • 44th Annual Meeting of the AAFCP

July 19, 2025 | Hilton Charlotte University Place, Charlotte, NC | 8:00 am – 4:15 pm (continental breakfast & registration open 7:15 am)

A full‑day conference for Catholic healthcare professionals to grow in FertilityCare science and celebrate the dignity of women.

Speakers: Faith D. Daggs, MD, Christine Wisdom, MS, Craig Turzinski, PhD, Alexis Simon, MD, Jeffrey Williams, MD, Bernadette Powell, PA‑C , Kathy Schmugge, MTS

Fees: $150 general | $50 medical students | Optional Evening Banquet $60

  • 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.

  • 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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