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  • 14-Mar-2021 7:46 AM | Russ Whited (Administrator)

    The Board of the Carolina Catholic Professionals is pleased to announce that our founder, Frank Dirks, has been awarded the Benemerenti Medal by Pope Francis.

    The Benemerenti Medal is awarded by the Pope to members of the clergy and laity for service to the Catholic Church. Bishop Guglielmone of the Catholic Diocese of Charleston bestowed the medal upon him on March 7th at 3:00PM in a small ceremony at the Cathedral of John the Baptist.   Frank is a humble man so we have to do the boasting for him.  Through an abundance of prayer and reflection Frank founded Carolina Catholic Professionals in January of 2017  with the goal to organize a group of Catholic professionals who would support one another and provide a network for faith sharing and service.  Carolina Catholic Professionals  meets on the First Friday of every month at the Meeting Hall adjacent to the Diocesan Offices at 901 Orange Grove Road in West Ashley.  During the pandemic the meetings have been virtual. 

    At the meetings we ask our speakers to discuss their personal journey of faith and their work in the world and what they see to be meaningful trends and developments in our community, state, and nation.  Carolina Catholic Professionals is a Charleston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization associated with Lucis Via Charities, Inc.  Funds raised through the organization have helped to establish Catholic Radio in South Carolina at Bishop England High School, supported the Daughters of St Paul mission, gathered food for Our Lady of Mercy, advocated for residents of Charleston impacted by gentrification, and laid the ground work for the St John Cemetery Project.  

    Watch Ceremony

    Congratulations to Frank Dirks on a well deserved award from the Holy See!
  • 11-Mar-2021 8:31 PM | Russ Whited (Administrator)

    A historian and passionate Catholic

  • 06-Feb-2021 10:06 AM | Russ Whited (Administrator)

    Lisa Cottingham, Director of Roper Saint Francis Mission, shares her journey of faith and explains what makes Catholic healthcare unique. Moreover, Lisa explores the way that Catholic Social Teaching deepens our understanding of how a love for Christ opens the way to more fully serve our brothers and sisters.

    The US Conference of Catholic Bishops guidelines for
     “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

  • 08-Jan-2021 2:43 PM | Russ Whited (Administrator)

    Dr. Peter Bleyer shared his experiences and opinions on how a faithful Catholic physician must manage patient care and the demands of health care industry. Among the resources discussed include the Catholic Medical Association  and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops guidelines for “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services”

  • 04-Dec-2020 6:23 PM | Russ Whited (Administrator)

    Stephen Carson owner of Level Footing Home Inspections. 

  • 06-Nov-2020 11:19 AM | Russ Whited (Administrator)

    Dr. James Tolley shares his life story reminding us that faith and family are the cornerstones of an abundant life.  His presentation also offers a glimpse of African-American Catholic experience in Charleston.

  • 02-Nov-2020 9:45 PM | Russ Whited (Administrator)

    At noon on November 2, members and supporters of the Carolina Catholic Professionals held a remembrance for the souls buried at Saint John's Cemetery in downtown Charleston. The remains of as many as one thousand souls are buried in this Catholic cemetery.  Frank Dirks, Marie Donnelley, and Joan Mack read the names of the 380 people known to be buried there.  Rev. Timothy Akanson, Parochial Vicar at Christ Our King, led a Rosary in remembrance of our departed brothers and sisters.  

    Please Donate to Saint Johns Memorial

  • 27-Oct-2020 7:23 AM | Russ Whited (Administrator)

    A conversation with Joseph Pearce

    Internationally celebrated author Joseph Pearce joined us for a two-night Zoom conversation centered around two of his books: "Race with the Devil: My Journey from Racial Hatred to Rational Love" and "Solzhenitsyn: A Soul in Exile."  

    Our conversation with Mr. Pearce explored racism, materialism, resistance to totalitarianism, and forgiveness and reconciliation through Christ Jesus. 

    Our two nights with Mr. Pearce kicked off our campaign to support the  Saint John Cemetery Memorial Project.



  • 05-Oct-2020 1:54 PM | Frank Dirks (Administrator)

    On First Friday in October, Barbara Denton shared her moving story of how her faith in Christ guided her in establishing Camp Rise Above, a nonprofit dedicated to providing fun and life-changing camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, life challenges, and disabilities.  Their motto is: "Giving children strength for the journey."  Since 2011, Camp Rise Above has touched the lives of more than 1,700 children and their families.

  • 05-Oct-2020 9:38 AM | Frank Dirks (Administrator)

    A conversation with Joseph Pearce

    Internationally celebrated author Joseph Pearce joined us for a two-night Zoom conversation centered around two of his books: "Race with the Devil: My Journey from Racial Hatred to Rational Love" and "Solzhenitsyn: A Soul in Exile."  

    Our conversation with Mr. Pearce explored racism, materialism, resistance to totalitarianism, and forgiveness and reconciliation through Christ Jesus. 

    Our two nights with Mr. Pearce kicked off our campaign to support the  Saint John Cemetery Memorial Project.











     Our next call with Mr. Pearce will be October 22nd.  Please join us, and bring your questions!

    An evening with Joseph Pearce


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