"I am the Immaculate Conception" is how Mary, the Mother of God, introduced herself to St. Bernadette in 1858 during her apparitions at Lourdes, France.
In the season of Advent and Christmas, a new documentary film invites audiences to ponder why Mary presents herself this way. In the film, a group of eminent experts, including the Marian Fathers, analyze Greek texts of the Holy Scripture, private revelation, and the dogma of the Immaculate Conception.
Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, has outlined a vision for the next five years called Via Fidelis. This journey of faith aims to teach Catholics of South Carolina so that we help spread the Gospel and win hearts for God’s goodness, mercy, love, justice and peace. Learn more about this exciting journey for our diocese here: charlestondiocese.org/via-fidelis
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Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune will ordain 20 men to the permanent diaconate on Feb. 1, 2025.