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Priest Assignments – May – Rock Hill area
To: All priests and parishes Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, has approved the following priest assignments for Rock Hill area: EFFECTIVE JULY 1 Rev. Hermenegildo Curbani, OFM, is appointed parochial vicar for St. Mary Church in Rock Hill and St. Joseph Church in...
Message from the Provost of Rock Hill Oratory
May Pope Francis, “he that believed on the Son has everlasting life” (John 3:36), intercede, enlighten, and guide with his living example of example of true fraternity, benevolence and dedication to the most fragile and oppressed! ``Death is the Lord`s embrace that...
Ministerio Hispano
OFICINA DE MINISTERIO HISPANO Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, “No se olviden de practicar la hospitalidad, ya que gracias a ella, algunos, sin saberlo, hospedaron a los ángeles” (Heb 13,2). Ante estos tiempos de incertidumbre, vienen a nuestras mentes muchas...
Father Fabio Refosco , re-elected Provost.
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the election for the administration of the Rock Hill Oratory took place. Fr Fabio Refosco was re-elected for the triennial. Fr John Giuliani elected vicar and deputy, Fr Adilso Coelho deputy, Fr Joe Pearce Deputy and Deacon Charles...
Oratory Fall Programs – Center for Spirituality
The Oratory Center for Spirituality continued its Fall programs with a weekend presentation entitled Practical Mysticism. Our facilitator, Carl McColman, is an internationally known author, retreat leader and blogger, and has been a regular program leader here at The...
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...
U.S. Bishops’ President Condemns Political Violence and Calls for Prayers for Peace
Following the news of the shooting at a political rally involving former President Donald Trump today, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Bishops (USCCB) offered the following...
Oratorian Diaconate Ordination
Diaconate Ordination We have the joy and honor of inviting all of you to participate in the solemn Eucharistic celebration in which we (Johnni and Charles) will be ordained deacons for the service of the Gospel and for the altar of the Lord. Save the date: May 25,...
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