Brother Michael arrives to the Oratory on August the 8th
Brother Michael Young arrived to the Oratory on August 8, 2011. The community was very pleased that he returned after an absence. Michael is spending one year in community, after which he will be attending seminary. Brother is the sacristan of the Oratory Church and is studying philosophy in preparation for his studies at seminary. We support Michael in his endeavours and know that he will make a great priest.
Read MoreThe Oratory Grounds Imbued with Fall Colors
Fall came late to the Oratory. We enjoyed mild weather into November. About two weeks ago all the trees started turning gold and red. We enjoyed cool days with lots of sunshine. The Oratory grounds are enjoyed by many as they come to walk around and reflect.
Read MoreWorkshops Information Now on the Website
Information for the workshops: Summer Bible Institute, Visions in Faith,and A Day With the Book of Revelation along with Registration forms are now on our website. Come join us at the Oratory’s Center for Spirituality for wonderful workshops and camaraderie!
Read MoreA Franciscan Approach to Lent .. Workshop
Francis saw his life as the life of a penitent. What did it mean for him to wear cheap cloth and cord around his waist? Together we will read about him sprinkling ashes over his food and even covering his head with them. We will read Francis’ original biographer’s accounts of his approaches to almsgiving, fasting and prayer. Learning Francis’ approach to the penitential life could serve to enlighten you and inspire you to “make it a great Lent.” By the end of the day, you will have determined some new Lenten practices which will enrich your own journey toward...
Read MoreBishop of Charleston Visits Rock Hill
On Monday, January 24th, the Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone, Bishop of Charleston, visited St. Anne Parish in Rock Hill, where he celebrated a Holy Mass for the students of St. Anne School, followed by a meeting of the School Board and a luncheon. That evening, the Bishop hosted a reception in the Fr. William Pentis Life Center to kick off the Bishop’s 2011 Stewardship Appeal. Fr. Elbano Munoz, pastor of St. Anne Church, introduced the Bishop, who commented on a short video presentation entitled “Walk Humbly with Your God.” The video outlined the good and important...
Read MoreAn Evening to Honour the Rock Hill Oratory
On Friday evening, February 11th a St. Valentine’s Day cocktail reception and buffet was held in Blessed Pope John XXIII Center to honour the Oratorians of Rock Hill. Th e event was attended by the Bishop of Charleston, the Very Reverend Robert Guglielmone and the Right Reverend Oscar Burnett, Abbot Emeritus of Belmont Abbey in Belmont, NC. Abbot Oscar gave an entertaining and thoughtful talk about the Oratory, its past, its traditions, and its founder St. Philip Neri, including a look back at the times when diocese was a mission territory with a few
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