Discover a Place of Prayer
The Rock Hill Oratory gathers individuals together to share the commitment of learning how to pray and remaining faithful to prayer.WELCOME TO THE ROCK HILL ORATORY
“If God be with us, there in no one else left to fear.”
– St. Philip Neri
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Events
October 2024
PRACTICAL MYSTICISM
November 2024
A Day with the Gospel of Luke
December 2024
Advent Retreat
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration for Events and Retreats may be made in one of the following ways:
Through the Events page on the website
By email to oratorycenter@gmail.com with the event title in the subject line
By phoning the Center at 803-327-2097
By mail to Oratory Center for Spirituality, PO Box 11586, Rock Hill, SC 29731-1586
While we no longer require a deposit for most of our programs, we take your registration as a commitment to attending. If your situation changes, please let us know so we can plan accordingly. Please be aware that registration for programs including meals or overnight accommodations closes ONE WEEK PRIOR to the program. Programs are also subject to cancellation if enough registrations have not been received by that time. We appreciate your assistance in this part of our planning process!
The Oratory strives to offer quality programs at reasonable fees. However, inability to pay should never prevent anyone from attending our programs. Scholarships are available.
THANK YOU … and we look forward to welcoming you to the Rock Hill Oratory in the near future!
Vocations and becoming an Oratorian
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Friends of the Oratory
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How to contact The Rock Hill Oratory
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News
XII General Congress of the Oratory Congregation
For 9 days, Oratorians will be gathered in Rome-Italy for the XII General Congress of the Oratory Congregation. 132 representatives from Oratorian Houses around the world, are gathered to discuss the future of the congregation of Saint Philip Neri. From Rock Hill...
Fr. Joe Pearce C.O. 25 years of Priesthood.
On August 7th, Fr Joe Pearce C.O celebrated Mass of Thanksgiving for his 25 years of priesthood. The mass was celebrated at St. Anne Catholic Church in Rock Hill-SC.
Oratory Summer Bible Institute 2024
The 2024 Oratory Summer Bible Institute took place July 15-18. Our Old Testament teacher, Fr. Garrett Galvin, OFM, guided us through the Book of Genesis each morning. In the evenings, Dr. Sherri Brown, led us on a deep dive into the Gospel of John. Students were...
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May God continue to bless you always.