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The Office of Vocations seeks to encourage and nurture the call to the priesthood and consecrated life for men and women by reaching out to those who may be receiving a call from the Holy Spirit. Seminarians: There are currently 10 men in various stages of formation for the priesthood. The diocese is charged with the responsibility of their education, which averages $25,000 per year per seminarian. In 2007 the diocese ordained six new priests that are assigned to either local parishes or advanced studies in Rome. Permanent Diaconate: The Office of the Permanent Diaconate provides the necessary education, instruction and training needed to ordinate deacons to serve in the Diocese of Charleston. There are currently 101 active ordained deacons serving in the diocese. Continuing Formation:
The diocese currently has two recently ordained priests participating in
advanced studies. Funds raised through the Bishop's Stewardship Appeal
help provide priests the opportunities to continue their formation through
additional graduate courses and supplemental training.
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Youth Ministry: The Office of Youth Ministry provides education and
training to assist parishes in developing comprehensive youth and young
adult ministries.
Campus Ministry: There are currently 11 colleges and universities in South Carolina that have active campus ministry programs. Campus ministry provides on-campus Masses for students, weekly scriptural study and numerous community service and outreach programs. Catholic School Grants: The
Office for Catholic Schools will offer grants to assist schools in the
areas of tuition assistance, professional development, classroom grants,
emergency funding and educational supplies and equipment.
Healthcare costs and the operation of St. Joseph's Residence remain a significant cost for our retired priests. The residence provides 24-hour staffing, transportation, a registered nurse to assist with medical coordination and regular meals for all residents.
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