My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

This month in Via Fidelis, we turn our focus to seeing the face of God in our neighbors. Sometimes, we get caught up in the day-to-day rush and forget that, despite how we are feeling in the moment, everyone deserves respect as living images of our Creator.

Christ called us to spread the Gospel in every aspect of our lives — not just at church, but at home, at work and in our daily interactions. The fullness of the Good News culminates in Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, where he taught us truly how to love one another.

“This is my commandment: love one another as I love you” (Jn 15:12). Once we live this instruction, our lives become a testimony to the kerygma.

We may find the love of Jesus in every part of God’s creation and must especially see that love in our brothers and sisters. Let us focus on recognizing the face of Christ in everyone we meet this month so we may serve them with love, joy and humility. This might mean offering patient words to someone who frustrates us, showing kindness to a worker at a drive-thru, or reaching out to someone who is lonely.

November is dedicated to the saints and the departed faithful. We know that Christ’s salvation was offered once and to all, so we pray for those who have gone before us. Their salvation is at hand, and our prayers support their journey to eternal life with God. We are not separated by death from those whom we love.

I encourage you to participate in Mass celebrations, to pray the rosary and to perform acts of charity. What a beautiful gift we can offer through our prayers, and may our understanding of and love for the Gospel bring us and others to everlasting life. As we do these things as a diocese, and continue our personal and parish activities, we will make an indelible mark in South Carolina.

Thank you for answering the call to become disciples of the Lord and seeing his face in the people and the world around you.

So through the obedience of one the many will be made righteous. … so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through justification for eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Rm 5:19, 21).

Our theme for Via Fidelis in 2025 is “Proclaim the Faith.” This year, we will inspire and equip believers to share the Gospel and invite non-believers to encounter Jesus Christ and enter a relationship with him. Ultimately, proclaiming the faith allows us to recommit ourselves to the Lord’s way and to anticipate the fulfillment of his promises to us.

At the heart of our call as Christians is the commission to share the Good News of Christ to everyone we encounter in life. With this theme coinciding with the Jubilee Year of Hope, we will be placing special emphasis on the hope of the Gospel message.

To learn more, please view the informative video above!

Heavenly Father,

As we journey along the faithful way,

may we be so full of your love and joy that we draw others to you.

Walk with us now and strengthen us to

support one another in prayer and humble service.

As we focus on evangelization this year,

let us keep our eyes ever fixed upon you

so that we might joyfully proclaim your message of hope.

We ask this in the mighty name of your Son,

Jesus Christ, our Lord, and through the power of your Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Here you will find print materials for our Year of Evangelization — Proclaim the Faith. These resources help us reflect on the Gospels and guide us to invite everyone we meet to encounter Jesus Christ.

The Buzz Project is an evangelization initiative to create holy noise in the digital space inspired by our Bishop Jacques’ challenge to be like the bees spreading the Good News and the St. Carlo Acutis, patron saint of the internet.

Join the Buzz Project and bee a digital missionary!

This video series will inspire you to recognize opportunities for evangelization in your own life. Join us as we explore the beauty of walking alongside others on their faith journey. Walk the Via Fidelis!

Learn about evangelizing in everyday life with our stories below. Click on the image to watch!

Below, you will find two resource portals: one for individuals and one for parishes. Some of the resources include:

• Resources related with the monthly activities
• Catholic faith formation and spiritual growth programs
• Digital Evangelization resources

… and more!