The Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments recently issued a decree granting Saint Peter’s Catholic Church in Columbia the title ‘Minor Basilica.’ This makes the church the first basilica in the Diocese of Charleston which comprises the entire state of South Carolina; it is the 85 th in the United States. “We are humbled the Holy See has honored Saint Peter's with the designation of Minor Basilica. This action acknowledges the parish's hist

Fifty years ago Pope Paul VI wrote a ground breaking and prophetic document on human sexuality and our call to love openly and freely. This document, Humanae Vitae, still adds great value to our lives today and its truth needs to be shared with our over sexualized culture. I urge you to attend this event, as both single and married peoples, will gain a better understanding on how to love with a full gift of self within marriage. Please read more here. I ask you to please RSVP

After a long search process involving multiple candidates from across the nation, Fr. Gary Linsky, Pastor of Saint Peter’s, and members of the Principal Search Committee are pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Aubrey Herkert as the new principal of Saint Peter’s Catholic School. She begins her tenure at Saint Peter’s on June 13th and will overlap with Mrs. Kathy Preston, outgoing principal, until June 30th. In July, Ms. Herkert will marry and become Mrs. Aubrey (Brodie)

Coming Wednesdays 6:30-7:45 pm beginning late August/early September! The Bible Timeline is a study that takes us on a journey through the entire Bible. We will go deep into each period of salvation history and discover the amazing story woven throughout all of Scripture. Watch bulletin and website as we prepare for this “great adventure” through the Bible.

“YG” Youth Group is a spiritual, service, and social based ministry for youth in grades 9-12. Youth Group meets Wednesday evening from 6:15-7:45 PM in the lower level of the Cardinal Bernardin Center adjacent to the church. The sessions address contemporary issues and how they affect our faith. Our primary focus is on our relationship with Jesus in our everyday lives, learning about the Church and how to live out our faith as we encounter contemporary society. We also enjo

What? Beginning Apologetics 1: How to Explain and Defend the Catholic Faith, by Frank Chacon & Jim Burnham, San Juan Catholic Seminars Who? Hosted by Fr. Fryml and the Women of the Word Bible Study When? Monday Mornings 10:00 – 11:15 Starting June 18 Where? Cardinal Bernardin Center Optional: Study Guide for Beginning Apologetics 1, by Jim Burnham & Steve Wood (Order online or via: St. Francis Catholic Shop (803) 561-9733 649 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210)

June 3, 2018 At the conclusion of the 11:00 AM Mass, Sunday. June 3 (Feast of Corpus Christi), we will have a Eucharistic Procession, followed by a pot luck luncheon. Bring your favorite dish to Neglia Hall, join us for Mass, and then follow along in the procession. All are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, to sign up for your favorite dish, or to offer help, please call or email Barbara Remack at 356-4577; bklover7@aol.com. Drinks and paper products wil

Deacon Ron Anderson to Take Up New Position Deacon Ron Anderson, Administrator of Saint Peter’s for the past ten years, will assume new duties as the Regional Director of Catholic Charities for the Midlands – from Gloverville near Aiken, north to Rock Hill – effective June 8. We’re thrilled for him to have this profound opportunity to serve in this unique capacity for the Diocese and to provide leadership and direction to the staff and many volunteers of the helping arm of ou