Ongoing Events

Sacred Heart of Jesus

  • 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.

  • First Saturday Rosary Meditations for People with Mental Illness

https://zoom.us/j/92846472808?pwd=XbZ6Wv42pgdzEgA5lsO02IR5T3MXrz.1

  • Seven Sorrows Rosary for Fertility

1st Tuesday of every month | 7:30 pm | Online

May 5, June 2, July 7

  • One Heart, Many Voices: The Sacred Heart Catechesis and Multilingual Rosary
Third Thursday of the Month | 7:30 pm | Online
May 21, June 18, July 16
We will pray the Rosary together in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Portuguese, Filipino, and Nigerian, celebrating our universal Church.  The evening includes a special catechesis on the Sacred Heart of Jesus to help enrich your “domestic church”. To participate, please join using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/MultiRosary2026
  • Monthly Multilingual Rosary

Third Thursday of the month | 7:30 pm | Online

May 21, June 18, July 16

  • 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 (except Sunday)| Outside Greenville Women’s Clinic on public right-of-way, 1142 Grove Road, Greenville. Parking at Christ the King Church, 1223 Grove Rd.

To get involved or for more information, contact Judy (864)506-0964 or Dcn. Bob (828)860-5622 or email respectlife@smmcc.org with name, email and time/date you would like to pray.

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
We have virtual and in-person introductory sessions for Natural Family Planning this month:
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.

  • Seven Sorrows Rosary for Infertility

1st Tuesday of every month| 7:30 pm EST| Zoom

May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4

https://tinyurl.com/1stTueSevenSorrow

HOPE PRAYER CONNECT INITIATIVE:

To request HOPE prayers: https://tinyurl.com/ HOPEprayrequest1

To be a HOPE prayer intercessor: https://tinyurl.com/HOPEIntercessor

Scheduled Events

  • 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. 

  • Marriage Catechumenate Webinar

April 27, 2026 | Online | 7:15 pm EST

Learn the basics of the catechumenal pathways for married life and find out the resources available in the Diocese of Charleston. With speaker, Kathy Schmugge, Senior Director, Office of Family Life. Must register in advance at https://tinyurl.com/MarCathApr27 or email Janelle in the Office of Family Life at jflorendo@charlestondiocese.org.

  • 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.

  • Walk to Mary Rosary Procession

May 2, 2026 | 3:00 pm | St. Philip Neri, Fort Mill

The Diocese of Charleston is one of only five locations in the United States participating in the National Pilgrimage, Walk to Mary, with a rosary procession.  Come pray with us.  For more information visit https://walktomary.com/ or email familylife@charlestondiocese.org

  • 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.

  • Mother and Daughter Tea: Celebrating the Beauty of Growing Up
May 16 | 11 am |Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Greenville, SC (Guadalupe Hall)
Moms and daughters (ages 10–12) are invited to a special morning of connection and faith. Enjoy brunch with tea, a Marian craft, and Talks and Q and A as we discuss the beauty of growing up, fertility, and the virtue of chastity with love and respect. Cost: $20 per family + $10 per additional daughter. Register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/MotherDaughterMay
  • 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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