Ongoing Events

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sacred Heart Enthronement

  • 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 803.546.6010.

  • Prayer Vigils for Life Charleston

Daily | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm |Planned Parenthood, 1312 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC

To get involved for for more information, contact Susan (703)328-2334 or szeleniak2@gmail.com

https://www.40daysforlife.com/charleston

  • Prayer Vigils for Life Columbia

On Public Right of Way Planned Parenthood Columbia, 2712 Middleburg Dr., Columbia, SC

Parking Notes: Do NOT park there. Please park in the lot at 2719 Middleburg Dr., which is across the street from Planned Parenthood. Please park away from the office building or toward the back lot. Reserve the spots near the building for the tenants please.

Tuesdays 8:15 am & 9:30 am (9:30 am Vigils are also on Zoom)

Fridays 8:15 am & 9:30 am (9:30 am Vigils are also on Zoom)

Every 3rd Saturday 9:00 am

Want to pray at a different time? Visit https://40daysforlife.com/columbiasc

To get involved or for more information, contact Maureen, Respectlife@ollchapin.org, (803) 932-6032.

https://40daysforlife.com/columbiasc

  • Prayer Vigils for Life Greenville

Daily | 8:00 am – 8:00 pm | Outside Greenville Women’s Clinic on public right-of-way, 1142 Grove Road, Greenville

To get involved or for more information, contact Judy (864)506-0964 or Ingrid (864)991-5873.

https://40daysforlife.com/greenville

  • 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.

  • The BUZZ Project for Evangelization
@Buzzprojectsc Instagram and Facebook Page
Bee a digital missionary and create holy noise. Join the #beelikeJESUSchallengesc. Share how you are going to imitate Jesus in 2026. What is your “BEE” word? Are you going to bee a generous giver, bee a courageous speaker, bee a spirit-led leader, bee a pro-life advocate, etc.   Don’t forget to use #beelikeJESUStchallengesc and tag a friend (challenge!) Let’s all #beeboldforJESUS.  Join our BEE HIVE on Instagram and Facebook – BuzzProjectSC
  • FREE 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

  • Build A New Life Workshop

Begins January 22 and runs for 12 weeks | 7:00 pm EST | Virtual

This is a 12-week, Christ-centered support and healing program for divorced and separated Catholics whether they are discerning reconciliation or rebuilding life after divorce. Visit aboundingjoyministry.com/events or call Carolyn (608)547-9484.

  • Engaged Encounter – Spanish

January 24 – 25, 2026 | St Mary Magdalene, Simpsonville

The weekend begins on Saturday at 11:30 am. $160/per couple. For more information, contact Bob & Mary Reimer at 864.4202633 or visit southcarolina.engagedencounter.com. 

  • Detalles de Dios Retiro de Parejas

January 30 – February 1, 2026| 6:00 pm – 12:00 pm | St. Mark Catholic Church, Newberry

Empezamos el viernes a las 6:00 pm. Terminamos el domingo a las 12:00 pm. El costo es de $110 por pareja. Comidas incluidas. Alojamiento no incluido.

Para registrarse en linea: https://charlestondiocese.flocknote.com/signup/221088.

Maria Romero: 305.979.1573 mromero@charlestondiocese.org

  • Virtual First Tuesdays Seven Sorrows Rosary for Infertility
February 3, 2026| 7:30 PM | Zoom
Join us for a time of prayer and reflection, uniting with others to lift intentions for those journeying through infertility. The Seven Sorrows Rosary is a powerful devotion that calls upon the compassionate intercession of Our Lady of Sorrows, who intimately understands our grief and pain. By meditating on her seven sorrows, we can unite our own crosses and hardships with hers and seek her comfort and hope. Join via Zoom – https://tinyurl.com/1stTueSevenSorrow
Be a part of the HOPE Prayer Connect initiative: Be a HOPE couple to request prayers–  https://tinyurl.com/HOPEprayrequest1 or Be a HOPE prayer intercessor  –https://tinyurl.com/HOPEIntercessor
  • A Better Marriage Retreat
February 6-8, 2026 | Heartridge Retreat Center, Sunset, SC.
Take some time to RESET your relationship to get back on the right track.  Every marriage needs this! We’ll be using the “Marriage Experts” Drs. John and Julie Gottman Methods–Proven methods to build stronger, lasting relationships.  Register at https://www.heartridgeministries.com/marriageretreat.html#
  • Pink & Blue Gala

February 7, 2026| 6:00 pm | Flour Enterprises Dining Venue, Greenville, SC

The event will feature an open bar, elegant surroundings, and a night of celebration in support of St. Clare’s Home.  We are excited to welcome Southern Way Catering as our new caterer. Cocktail attire appropriate. Tickets are on sale now. For more information visit https://stclareshomesc.org/pink-blue-gala
  • National Marriage Week
The observances of National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day (Sunday, February 9) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year’s theme is “Man and Woman He Created Them: Together with Purpose.” Celebrate marriages using these resources: https://www.foryourmarriage.org/celebrate-national-marriage-week/ , https://www.marriageweek.org/ and https://cacatholic.org/radiatelove/
  • FOCCUS Facilitator Training

February 14, 2026 | 9 am – 3 pm | St. Andrew, Clemson, SC

We are seeking married couples, clergy, and lay leaders to become certified facilitators for the FOCCUS Pre-Marriage Inventory.  The cost is $50 for materials, and it includes materials and meals. If interested, please call Kathy 803.546.6010 or email familylife@charlestondiocese.org
  • Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience – Spanish

February 13 -15, 2026 | Cary, North Carolina

Early sign up is recommended. For more information, visit https://SCMarriageMatters.org or email applications@scmarriagematters.org or call 803.258.0258.

  • Marriage Anniversary Mass

February 15, 2026| 10:00 am | Precious Blood of Christ Church, Pawleys Island

Celebrate your marriage with Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS.

https://tinyurl.com/2026MarriageMass

For more info: familylife@charlestondiocese.org

  • Misa de Aniversario de Matrimonio

February 15, 2026| 1:00 pm | IGLESIA CATÓLICA DE SAN MIGUEL, Murrels Inlet

Celebra tu matrimonio con el obispo Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS.

https://tinyurl.com/2026MarriageMass
para más info: mromero@charlestondiocese.org

  • Virtual Monthly Multilingual Rosary

February 19, 2026 | 7:30 pm | Online

Unity in Faith Across Languages and Borders. We will pray the Rosary together in English, Indian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Filipino, celebrating the diverse voices of our universal Church. To participate, please join using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/MultiRosary2026
  • Engaged Encounter

February 21 – 22, 2026 | St Mary Magdalene, Simpsonville

The weekend begins on Saturday at 11:30 am. $160/per couple. For more information, contact Bob & Mary Reimer at 864.4202633 or visit southcarolina.engagedencounter.com. 

  • Living A Joy-Filled Marriage

February 22, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | St. Joseph Church Ministries Building, Columbia

$125 per couple includes meals/materials.  Register at https://www.stjosephcolumbia.org/marriage-prep-online-form. For more information, please email Ben at ben@stjosephcolumbia.org

  • Women’s Belonging Conference

February 28, 2026 | St. Joseph Catholic School, Greenville, SC

All women are invited!  Join with hundreds of other women from our Diocese for this unique time together of prayer, encouragement, spiritual enrichment, and joy.  In keeping with the theme of the Via Fidelis for the year 2026 of Catechesis, our theme will be searching and sharing truth, in love.  The conference includes keynote from a former Protestant pastor and convert to Catholicism, Barbara Heil. Register at https://www.heartridgeministries.com/belonging.html#/
  • Living A Joy-Filled Marriage

March 14, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | St. Finbar Hall, Charleston

$100 per couple includes meals/materials.

Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/JoyFilledMar2026

For more information, please email Deacon Gary Ludlam at ludlamg@gmail.com or familylife@charlestondioese.org.

  • Southeastern Women’s Retreat ARISE! – Adore, Restore, Ignite, Serve, Eucharist

April 24 – 26, 2026| 3:00 pm Friday – 11:30 am Sunday| Heart Ridge Rereat and Cultural Center, Sunset, SC

ARISE! is an invitation to women of faith across the dioceses of Savannah, Charleston and Atlanta to come together for a unique journey of the heart.  The retreat includes daily mass, confessions, Eucharistic adoration, periods of personal prayer/reflection and talks this year provided by Fr. Joseph Aytona, CPM (visit fathersofmercy.com for more information).  The natural surroundings at Heart Ridge Retreat and Cultural Center are truly a place to refresh, restore, and renew!  The location is in the northwest corner of South Carolina in the Jocassee Wilderness Area.

Cost is $300.

Early Sign-Up is Encouraged! To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hZpJqcbnn-Hd5ORg8rYAssyy5DE_JW7QmhDz0UUBwx0/edit

A Thank You message will be generated following submission, and this will contain the link for completing Heritage Liability Form.  Payment link will be provided via email upon receipt of registration.

Questions: sewomensretreat@gmail.com or 770-906-8783

  • Engaged Encounter

April 25-26, 2026 | St Mary Magdalene, Simpsonville

The weekend begins on Saturday at 11:30 am. $160/per couple. For more information, contact Bob & Mary Reimer at 864.4202633 or visit southcarolina.engagedencounter.com. 

  • Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience

May 1-3, 2026 | Raleigh, North Carolina

Early sign up is recommended. For more information, visit https://SCMarriageMatters.org or email applications@scmarriagematters.org or call 803.258.0258.

  • Living A Joy-Filled Marriage

May 9, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | St. Finbar Hall, Charleston

Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/JoyFilledMay2026

$100 per couple includes meals/materials. For more information, please email Deacon Gary Ludlam at ludlamg@gmail.com or familylife@charlestondioese.org.

  • Living A Joy-Filled Marriage

May 16, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | St. Joseph Church Ministries Building, Columbia

$125 per couple includes meals/materials.  Register at https://www.stjosephcolumbia.org/marriage-prep-online-form. For more information, please email Ben at ben@stjosephcolumbia.org

  • Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience

May 29-31, 2026 | Hickory, North Carolina

Early sign up is recommended. For more information, visit https://SCMarriageMatters.org or email applications@scmarriagematters.org or call 803.258.0258.

  • Living A Joy-Filled Marriage

August 8, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | St. Finbar Hall, Charleston

Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/JoyFilledAug2026

$100 per couple includes meals/materials. For more information, please email Deacon Gary Ludlam at ludlamg@gmail.com or familylife@charlestondioese.org.

  • Engaged Encounter

August 15-16, 2026 | St Mary Magdalene, Simpsonville

The weekend begins on Saturday at 11:30 am. $160/per couple. For more information, contact Bob & Mary Reimer at 864.4202633 or visit southcarolina.engagedencounter.com. 

  • Living A Joy-Filled Marriage

August 22, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | St. Joseph Church Ministries Building, Columbia

$125 per couple includes meals/materials.  Register at https://www.stjosephcolumbia.org/marriage-prep-online-form. For more information, please email Ben at ben@stjosephcolumbia.org

  • Living A Joy-Filled Marriage

October 24, 2026 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | St. Finbar Hall, Charleston

$100 per couple includes meals/materials.

Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/JoyFilledOct2026

For more information, please email Deacon Gary Ludlam at ludlamg@gmail.com or familylife@charlestondioese.org.

  • Engaged Encounter

November 14-15, 2026 | St Mary Magdalene, Simpsonville

The weekend begins on Saturday at 11:30 am. $160/per couple. For more information, contact Bob & Mary Reimer at 864.4202633 or visit southcarolina.engagedencounter.com. 

  • Living A Joy-Filled Marriage

November 14, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | St. Joseph Church Ministries Building, Columbia

$125 per couple includes meals/materials.  Register at https://www.stjosephcolumbia.org/marriage-prep-online-form. For more information, please email Ben at ben@stjosephcolumbia.org

 

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