Catholic Community Foundation of SC

Catholic Community Foundation of SC is an Association / Organization in Charleston, SC. It supports the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston by connecting Catholic parishes, schools, and charitable ministries across the state. The foundation offers resources for parish and school leaders, youth protection programs, stewardship tools, and information on diocesan events and vocations, serving the Catholic community throughout SC.

The diocese, established on July 11 1820 by Pope Pius VII, is the seventh oldest Roman Catholic diocese in the United States and now encompasses the entire 32,020‑square‑mile territory of SC. It includes 95 parishes, 21 missions, and 32 diocesan schools, among them five high schools and two private high schools. Clergy, religious sisters, and lay volunteers work together under the patronage of John the Baptist to minister, serve, and evangelize. The foundation also provides downloadable stewardship resources, webinars on building vibrant parishes, and links to national Catholic stewardship initiatives.

Located on Orange Grove Rd, the foundation’s office sits just 0.2 miles from the WTMA‑AM and WSSX‑FM broadcast towers and the Grove Creek Village neighborhood. About a half‑mile away are the Parkshore community, Parkshore Park, and Orangegrove Creek, situating the organization within a recognizable local landscape.

With a legacy dating back over two centuries and a comprehensive network of parishes, schools, and ministries, the Catholic Community Foundation of SC remains a historic and integral part of Catholic life in Charleston and throughout the state.