FROM THE MOST REV. JACQUES FABRE-JEUNE, CS

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, On the weekend of July 19-20, the diocese will take up a second collection to assist with the care of retired and infirm priests in South Carolina. Our pastors have given their lives in service to our local communities. Now,...

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus affirms that to be a disciple we must also sit at his feet and listen to him. St. Vincent de Paul taught that it is only in prayer that we can give selfless loving service to those who are poor.This week, please say a special prayer each...

Retired Priests

Next weekend our second collection for the diocese will be for the Retired Priests of the Diocese of Charleston. In a special way, the gift of Jesus’ own priesthood is central to our lives. For without priests, we can have no Eucharist and forgiveness of our sins. All...

Hunger Does Not Take a Vacation

When we go on vacation, we leave our troubles behind.The hungry don’t have that option. Their hunger stays withthem day-to-day. The St. Vincent de Paul Pantry needs the following items: Pasta & sauce, grits, tuna, canned salmon, canned chicken, soups, canned...

Peter’s Pence Collection

The second collection is the Peter’s Pence Collection, a worldwide collection that supports the work of the Universal Church, including the work of the Holy See and the charitable works of the pope. Take this opportunity to join with the pope to be a sign of mercy to...