The Diocese of Charleston

#IGiveCatholic Advanced Giving is open! From now until December 1, the school, parish, and ministry that raises the most funds will each be awarded $333. Search https://lnkd.in/emQ7i8ZQ to aid your organization of choice, now! #Giveback #GiveCatholic

Many generous individuals grapple with the dilemma of giving to those experiencing homelessness or begging, often feeling conflicted about how their contributions may be used. Read more about our proper response as Christians in this edition of The Catholic Miscellany: https://heyor.ca/5DAJWX. “If you cannot find Christ in the beggar at the church door, you will not find him in the chalice.” // St. John Chrysostom

#IGiveCatholic is just around the corner, and this year our diocese is aiming to impact more ministries, schools and program than ever before! Advanced Giving begins Nov. 18 and #GivingTuesday is Dec. 3. Watch the video and learn more about how you can get involved and how your generosity will transform lives. Thank you for all that you do to advance the mission of the Church on earth and especially here in South Carolina! Visit https://lnkd.in/emQ7i8ZQ.

Happy birthday to Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS! We are truly grateful for your dedicated and faithful leadership as shepherd of the Diocese of Charleston. Please join us in praying for our bishop on his special day!

Charleston Catholic School is seeking a qualified and faith-filled principal to lead their student body! Are you interested in making an impact? Check out the link for more information: https://heyor.ca/ELKcQD. #hiring #catholiceducation

Deacons are ordained as a sacramental sign, to the Church and to the world, of Christ who "came to serve and not to be served." New classes form every two years. Formation takes place for just over five years and an undergraduate certificate or Masters of Theology is awarded after training. Are you interested in learning more about the diaconate? Is Christ calling you to a more active role in his Church? Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ebYp4az2 or contact Deacon Brian Justice: [email protected]. Applications are due by 12/31/24!

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement following the results of yesterday’s presidential election. Read the full message here: https://heyor.ca/eRBcbV. #Election #Democracy #America

"We don’t celebrate the lives of the saints merely because they lived virtuous lives: in fact, many had deathbed conversions. We don’t honor them because they were perfect, but because they strove to imitate and discover Christ in decisive moments …" Bishop Fabre's November letter to the faithful is here. Read it in this edition of The Catholic Miscellany: https://heyor.ca/7gfEOd.

The Catholic Medical Professionals Mass & Gathering will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist beginning at 3:30 p.m. Please join us for formation, fellowship and Mass! Kindly RSVP by Nov. 15: https://lnkd.in/ebrcPGvb.

Happy Solemnity of All Saints! This solemnity is a holy day of obligation and honors all souls in heaven, whether known or unknown. All souls in heaven are saints even if they have not been officially canonized. We take today to ask them to pray for us that we may join them in paradise.? "The struggle is a sign of holiness. A saint is a sinner that keeps trying." -St. Josemaria Escriva ? All you saints of heaven, holy men and women, pray for us! #AllSaints #Solemnity #HolyDayofObligation