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

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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