Press Releases

June 19, 2022

Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston marks Juneteenth

June 17, 2022

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston in response to the newly signed Medical Ethics and Diversity law

June 16

Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS to lead Corpus Christi Eucharistic procession in downtown Charleston

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church to hold Corpus Christi Eucharistic procession

May 4, 2022

Bishop-Elect Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS to be ordained and installed as Bishop of Charleston

April 8, 2022

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston regarding the scheduled execution of Richard Moore on April 29

April 4, 2022

Joint statement regarding the South Carolina Senate passing the Education Scholarships Account bill

Feb. 22, 2022

Father Jacques E. Fabre, C.S. named the 14th Bishop of Charleston

Feb. 21, 2022

The 14^th Bishop of Charleston to be announced at a press conference

Feb. 10, 2022

Ninety-foot spire to be lifted and installed at Saint Clare of Assisi’s new church

Aug. 19, 2021

Statement From the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston regarding its mask mandate inside schools and the pastoral center

Aug. 5, 2021

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston opens St. Clare’s Home, a place for women experiencing a crisis pregnancy

July 14, 2021

Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston and its charitable outreach play a role in the state’s low recidivism rate

June 16, 2021

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston in response to the South Carolina Supreme Court issuing a stay of execution

June 9, 2021

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston regarding COVID-19 relief funds from the South Carolina Department of Education

May 5, 2021

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston in response to the South Carolina House of Representatives passing the death penalty bill

April 14, 2021

Lawsuit calls on federal court to strike racist, bigoted amendment from South Carolina Constitution

March 11, 2021

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston in response to the S.C. House passing a bill regarding religious freedom

March 5, 2021

Papal Honors to be bestowed on 19 individuals

March 2, 2021

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston in response to the S.C. Senate passing a bill regarding the death penalty

Feb. 2, 2021

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston regarding the proposed class action lawsuit related to Bishop England High School

Jan. 28, 2021

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston regarding the South Carolina Heartbeat bill

Dec. 28, 2020

Special Mass commemorating the first Mass of John England, the first Bishop of Charleston

Dec. 10, 2020

Cardinal Newman School transitions to online learning

Dec. 8, 2020

Bishop England High School transitions to online learning

Nov. 20, 2020

Director of youth ministry arrested and placed on administrative leave

Nov. 10, 2020

Statement from the Catholic Diocese of Charleston regarding the release of the McCarrick Report

Oct. 21, 2020

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston regarding Pope Francis’ reported comments on same-sex civil unions

Oct. 7, 2020

Joint statement regarding the South Carolina Supreme Court’s decision about SAFE Grants

Sept. 24, 2020

St. Mary’s Catholic School in Greenville is designated one of the best in the nation

Sept. 4, 2020

Father Javier Heredia cleared of criminal charges of sexual misconduct and will return to active ministry

Aug. 27, 2020

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist to be rededicated after major renovation

July 20, 2020

Statement from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston regarding SAFE Grants

June 22, 2020

Catholic Diocese of Charleston participating in State’s First Steps 4K program

June 18, 2020

• Catholic Diocese of Charleston accepts ten new seminarians
• Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision on DACA

June 11, 2020

Sister Pamela Smith releases book detailing the 200 year history of the Catholic Diocese of Charleston

June 1, 2020

Bishop England High School student expelled after posting threatening racial verbiage on social media

May 31, 2020

• Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone regarding the death of George Floyd and rioting in our communities
• Declaración del Obispo Robert E. Guglielmone sobre la muerte de George Floyd y los disturbios en nuestras comunidades
• Cardinal Newman School student expelled after posting video of a racially charged conversation

May 18, 2020

Four private schools and the Diocese of Charleston participate in lawsuit against the South Carolina High School League

May 12, 2020

Catholic Charities launches Sister Hope, an emotional support chat service

May 2, 2020

Catholic Diocese of Charleston to resume Masses with restrictions in place

April 23, 2020

Diocese of Charleston names new superintendent of Catholic schools

April 22, 2020

Organizational changes planned for St. Michael, Holy Trinity, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Schools to better serve students, parents and the community

March 24, 2020

March 20, 2020

Catholic Diocese of Charleston livestreaming Mass and other devotions

March 16, 2020

March 15, 2020

March 12, 2020

Catholic Diocese of Charleston responds to COVID-19

Jan. 27, 2020

The Diocese of Charleston celebrates Catholic Schools Week in the following deaneries:
Beaufort
Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Myrtle Beach
Rock Hill

Jan. 6, 2020

Statement from the Catholic Diocese of Charleston regarding the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province

Aug. 14, 2019

Feb. 18, 2019

The Catholic Diocese of Charleston firmly stands with Miracle Hill Ministries ~ Religious freedom must be protected

Feb. 16, 2019

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone regarding the laicization of Theodore E. McCarrick

August 17, 2018

Letter from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone to the Faithful of the Diocese of Charleston

August 15, 2018

Statement from the Catholic Diocese of Charleston Regarding Father Robert E. Spangenberg

June 24, 2018

The Vatican Names St. Peter’s Catholic Church a Minor Basilica

June 18, 2018

Catholic Diocese of Charleston Supports the City of Charleston’s Proposed Resolution Apologizing for Slavery and Jim Crow Laws

May 9, 2018

Statement from the Diocese of Charleston Regarding 1703 Blossom Street

December 6, 2017

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston Placed on the College Board’s 8th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Student Access and Success

November 6, 2017

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Recent Shooting at a Texas Church

October 2, 2017

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Deadly Shooting in Las Vegas

September 15, 2017

Diocese of Charleston Plans Special Collection for Victims of Hurricane Irma

September 6, 2017

Statement from the Diocese of Charleston Regarding the Decision to Rescind DACA

September 6, 2017

Declaración de la Diócesis de Charleston con respecto a la decisión de rescindir la DACA

August 29, 2017

Diocese of Charleston to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims

August 24, 2017

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding Today’s Violence in Downtown Charleston

August 18, 2017

“Pray for Peace” Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone

February 7, 2017

Diocese of Charleston to Host Fundraiser for Mission Work in Guatemala

January 10, 2017

Papal Honors to be Bestowed on Eight Individuals

January 10, 2017

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Sentence of Death for Dylann Roof

June 12, 2016

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Deadly Shooting in Orlando

November 6, 2015

Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Will Bless the Site, Break Ground and Welcome the New Principal of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High School on Saturday

October 21, 2015

The Diocese of Charleston is Steadfast in Assisting those Affected by the Flooding

September 3, 2015

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Decision to Seek the Death Penalty against Dylann Roof

July 28, 2015

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Boy Scouts of America

June 26, 2015

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision on Same Sex Marriage

June 18, 2015

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Deadly Shooting at Emanuel AME Church

February 6, 2015

The Bishop of Guatemala to Visit Charleston for the Guatemalan Gala

January 15, 2015

John Paul II Catholic School to Host Fundraiser Featuring Pat Conroy & Bobby Cremins

November 19, 2014

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the First Same Sex Civil Marriage Ceremony in Charleston County

November 12, 2014

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Federal Court’s Ruling on Same Sex Marriage

October 13, 2014

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family

October 8, 2014

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the First Same Sex Marriage License Being Granted in Charleston County

June 21, 2014

The Catholic Diocese of Charleston Begins Fortnight for Freedom with a Special Mass & Eucharistic Procession

January 30, 2014

The Diocese of Charleston Plans to Establish a New Parish on Daniel Island

October 10, 2013

Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Blesses and Breaks Ground on the new Diocesan Pastoral Center

September 4, 2013

A New Catholic High School to be built in the Grand Strand

June 26, 2013

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Supreme Court’s Decision on DOMA

March 10, 2013

Statement from the Diocese of Charleston Regarding an Allegation of Sexual Misconduct of a Minor against Father Hayden Vaverek

February 11, 2013

Statement from Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Regarding the Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI

August 23, 2012

Diocese of Charleston Purchases Land for New Chancery Building

August 23, 2012

Pope John Paul II Catholic School Names New Principal

July 26, 2012

Diocese of Charleston Catholic Schools Awarded District Accreditation

June 19, 2012

Diocese of Charleston to Participate in “Fortnight for Freedom”

April 11, 2012

Diocese of Charleston to Hold Special Mass in Commemoration of Child Abuse Prevention Month

March 16, 2012

John Paul II Catholic School to Benefit from $3 Million Gift

September 9, 2011

Office of Child Protection Services to Conduct Workshops on Updated Sexual Abuse Policy