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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Oratory Ministries
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Oratory Members
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Events
March 2025
Lenten Retreat
April 2025
Passion and Resurrection Stories in Luke’s Gospel
Iconography Retreat
July 2025
Summer Bible Institute
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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How to contact The Rock Hill Oratory
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News
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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May God continue to bless you always.