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.
Natural Family Planning Introductory Sessions
Online
- March 6 (SymptoPro) | 8:00PM — emmamma.com/foundations
- March 13 (Creighton) | 7:00PM — lexiesawonik@gmail.com
- March 17 (Creighton) | 6:00PM — monicalara.fertilitycare@gmail.com
- March 21 (Creighton) | 6:30PM — janellenapro@gmail.com
In Person
- March 1 (Creighton) | 10:15 am — Our Lady of the Rosary, Greenville, SC Creighton — scnaprofnp@aol.com
- March 6 (Creighton) | 6:30 pm — St. Francis Eastside, Greenville, SC — NaProNurse@aol.com
- March 7 (Creighton) | 6:00 pm — Jesus Our Risen Savior, Spartanburg — monicalara.fertilitycare@gmail.com (SPANISH)
- March 10 (Creighton) | 6:00 pm — Jesus Our Risen Savior, Spartanburg — monicalara.fertilitycare@gmail.com
- March 19 (Creighton) | 6:00PM — St. Joseph, Columbia, SC — 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
- National Marriage Week
February 7 – 14, 2025 | National Resources & Events
https://www.marriageweek.org/2025-national-marriage-week-events
- Retiro de Parejas “Detalles de Dios”
February 8 – 9, 2025 | Immaculate Conception, Goose Creek
El costo es de $150 por pareja. Comidas incluidas. Empezamos el sábado a las 8:00 am y terminamos el domingo a las 4:00 pm.
Contacto Carlos Cruz 843.200.9113 o Israel Loa Lujan 704.200.6339
- Marriage Anniversary Mass (English)
February 16, 2025 | 11:30 am | St. Martin de Porres Church, Columbia
Contact Kathy Schmugge: 803-547-5063, familylife@charlestondiocese.org
Register: https://bit.ly/2025-marriage-mass
- Misa de Aniversario de Matrimonio (ESPAÑOL)
16 de febrero de 2025 | 2:00 pm | Iglesia de Our Lady of the Hills, Columbia
Póngase en contacto con Maria Romero: mromero@charlestondiocese.org
Por favor regístrese https://bit.ly/2025-marriage-mass
- St. Clare’s Home Pink & Blue Gala
February 21, 2025 | 6:00 pm | Flour Enterprises Dining Venue, Greenville
You are invited to a Mardi Gras themed evening of community, fine dining and a live and silent auction to support the moms and babies served by St. Clare’s Home. Please consider becoming a sponsor or supporting the event by a donation to our live or silent auction. Tickets on sale now.
For more information visit https://stclareshomesc.org/pink-blue-gala
- Love Feast: Revitalizing Hope in Your Marriage
February 22, 2025 | 5:00 pm | Immaculate Conception Church, Goose Creek
Experience a memorable night with the love of your life! The night includes Holy Mass with a Blessing of Couples, a romantic dinner, dancing, fellowship, and an inspirational talk on “Evangelizing Hope for a Joy-Filled Marriage” by Drs. Emil and Cheryl Sarmiento. Child care is available.
$20/couple. Please register by February 17: https://tinyurl.com/1LoveFeastICC
- Belonging Catholic Conference for Women
February 22, 2025 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | St. Joseph Catholic School, Greenville
To join the mailing list to receive updates on this conference, please visit https://www.heartridgeministries.com/belonging.html#/.
- Engaged Encounter
February 22-23, 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.
- 40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign Kick Off Breakfast/Informational Session
February 22, 2025 | 9:30 am | Calvary Lutheran Church, Charleston
The prayer campaign is not a protest but a peaceful prayer vigil and prayer witness that runs March 5 – April 13 in front of Planned Parenthood in West Ashley. The February 22 event includes a free buffet breakfast, an explanation of the logistics of the campaign, and words of inspiration. Please RSVP by texting or calling Susan at 703.328.2334.
- FertilityCare Practitioner Education Program
Application Deadline: March 1 | Education Phase 1: April 5-12, 2025 | Education Phase 2: October 10-15, 2025
This is a 13-month course to prepare those who wish to provide Creighton Model FertilityCare System with the training necessary to deliver the highest quality of services as a FertilityCare Practititioner. It will incorporate two classroom instruction phases and supervised teaching experience. Program accreditation comes from the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals and adheres to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Applicants should contact the Program Director, Margaret Howard, MAM, CFCE for program materials: mphoward.cfce@protonmail.com or 402.320.9268
Please email Janelle Florendo in the Office of Family Life for possible scholarship information.
Application / Brochure / Flyer / Guide to Funding Sources
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Matrimonios Eucarísticos
1 de Marzo 2025 | Iglesia de St. John Neumann | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Conferencia: La Familia, Escuela de Valores
Donación: $85 por pareja. Para registrarse en la conferencia: https://bit.ly/matrimonioseucaristicosmar2025
Contacte a María Romero 305.979.1573 – mromero@charlestondiocese.org
- Virtual Lenten Grief Support Small Groups from Red Bird Ministries
March 3 – April 14, 2025 Virtual
The Red Bird Ministries Lenten Journal, I am Beloved, not Broken, speaks to the hearts of all grieving parents of child loss. Join them for a transformative weekly virtual small groups where you will dive into the Beloved, Not Broken Lenten Journal and deepen your healing journey together. Virtual Sessions will meet for 7 Monday nights from March 3 – April 14 from 7 pm – 8:15 pm CT.
Please visit: https://redbirdministriesinc.breezechms.com/form/c9add188 to register.
- Pray to End Abortion
March 5 – April 13, 2025 | 7 am – 7 pm | Columbia Area
Your peaceful, prayerful presence is requested on the sidewalk. For more information visit https://40daysforlife.com/columbiasc or contact Maureen at 803.932.6032 or respectlife@ollchapin.org.
- Son, Brother, Father — A Prodigal Retreat
March 8 – 9, 2025 | 7 am – 7 pm | Heartridge Retreat and Cultural Center, Sunset, SC
For more information regarding this men’s retreat, please visit www.heartridgeministries.com/mensretreat.
- El Retíro de Viñedo de Raquel
14 – 16 de Marzo 2025 | Fort Mill Area
Para más información o para registrarse Sarah 803.627.1209 Grace4Healing@gmail.com
- 40 Days for Life Mission of Hope Rally
March 15, 2025 | Badd Boys Cafe | Columbia, SC
Featuring testimony by Ramona Treviño.
Spanish: 10:00 am Ramona’s Testimony | 10:30 am Refreshments & Door Prizes | 11:00 Prayer Walk
English: 10:00 Prayer Walk | 10:30 am Refreshments & Door Prizes | 11:00 am Ramona’s Testimony
For more information contact Maureen at 803.932.6032 or respectlife@ollchapin.org.
- Rachel’s Vineyard Post-Abortion Retreat
March 28 – 30, 2025 | Greenville Area
To Register Online: https://bit.ly/RachelsVineyardMar2025
For more information: Christy 803.554.6088 | Kathy 803.546.6010 | Grace4Healing@gmail.com
- Southeastern Women’s Retreat ARISE!
April 26 – 27, 2025 | Heritage Retreat Center, Crawfordville, Georgia
Click here to sign up before March 21! Payment details will be emailed upon registration.
Join women from across dioceses for a weekend of spiritual renewal, inspiration, and rest.
Speaker: Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Praem, Norbertine priest and Director of the Evermode Institute, offering powerful reflections on mercy, forgiveness, and healing through the Sacrament of Confession.
Contact: Sarah Hankes sewomensretreat@gmail.com
- Living A Joy Filled Marriage Prep Retreat
April 26, 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/LivingAJoyFilledMarriageApr25
- 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.
- Living A Joy Filled Marriage Prep Retreat
July 19, 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.
2025 Downloadable Event Flyers