Bransfield, Ex-Wheeling-Charleston Bishop Accused of Misconduct, Dies at 82
An archdiocesan investigation in 2018 claimed Bishop Michael Bransfield engaged in multiple instances of sexual harassment and financial malfeasance of diocesan funds.
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Diocese of Charlotte and Fernando Mendoza
Charlotte priests have sent dubia to the Vatican; Register Senior Editor Jonathan Liedl discusses the liturgical controversy around Charlotte's Bishop Michael Martin. Also, Indiana University QB Fernando Mendoza recently won the Heisman and the National Championship. He gives credit to God and never misses Mass. We speak with Register Staff Writer Gigi Duncan about him.
Priest Who Served in Diocese of Charleston Charged With Sexual Abuse of 11-Year-Old Girl
Father Gonzalez-Farias, from the Diocese of San Bernardo, Chile, was arraigned in federal court for the district of South Carolina.
Charleston Bishop ‘Conquered Hearts’ Ministering to Hispanics in Georgia
Bishop Fabre-Jeune’s novitiate took place in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he learned to speak Spanish fluently — one of the five languages he speaks today.
New Bishop of Charleston Will Draw on Experiences With Diverse Cultures
The history of Black Catholicism in the area predates the creation of the diocese itself, going back to the 18th century, when enslaved people and refugees from Haiti came to the area.
Charleston’s Next Bishop Aims for Unity
‘Whatever we’ll be doing together is to make sure that we leave a Church which is stronger, a society which is stronger,’ said Bishop-elect Jacques Fabre at a Feb. 22 press conference.
Pope Francis Appoints Father Jacques Fabre the New Bishop of Charleston
Bishop-elect Fabre was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and has served as a chaplain to Haitian refugees in Guantanamo, Cuba, and as an administrator at the San Felipe de Jesús Mission in Georgia for the past 12 years.
Bishop of Charleston Prohibits Confirmation, Anointing of the Sick in ‘Tridentine Form’
Bishop Guglielmone stipulates in the new policy that the Traditional Latin Mass cannot be celebrated for midnight Mass at Christmas, or during the Triduum or the Easter vigil.
Charleston Diocese Welcomes Progress As Heartbeat Bill Passes Key Hurdle
The state currently bans abortion after 20 weeks into pregnancy.
Catholics Meet Challenge of Carolina Flooding
Relief efforts have involved parishioners helping fellow parishioners and parishes helping hard-hit parishes.
