Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston is a religious organization in Charleston, SC, serving as the Roman Catholic Church for the entire state of SC. Established on July 11, 1820, by Pope Pius VII, it is the seventh oldest Roman Catholic diocese in the United States. The diocese encompasses all 32,020 square miles of the state, which has a population of more than 5.4 million, with an estimated 4.3% identifying as Catholic. It maintains a network of 95 parishes, 21 missions, and 32 diocesan schools, including five high schools, alongside two private high schools. The organization provides quality education to youth, outreach and ministry to those in need, and the holy Sacraments. It currently operates under the leadership of Most Rev. Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, the 14th bishop of the diocese, who is part of the Province of Atlanta, which includes the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the dioceses of Charleston, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Savannah.

The diocese strives to promote a culture that works toward the common good, the dignity of every human person, and the sacredness of all life. Its clergy and religious sisters represent a local and worldwide answer to the call to minister, serve, and evangelize. The organization is dedicated to the Church’s mission to save souls and proclaim the Word of God. Recent activities include Bishop Fabre solemnly blessing Mepkin Abbey’s new rosary garden and the new sanctuary and graveyard at Precious Blood of Christ Church on Pawleys Island. The diocese also offers support and resources for those working at parishes or schools, including stewardship materials and guidance on creating vibrant parish communities. It emphasizes the protection of children and the creation of safe environments for youth across its vibrant Catholic communities.

Located at 901 Orange Grove Road, the diocese sits in the Grove Creek Village neighborhood, about 0.2 miles from the WTMA-AM and WSSX-FM towers. It is roughly 0.5 miles from Parkshore Park and Orangegrove Creek, placing it in a quiet, green area of Charleston. The site holds a rating of 4.40 based on 28 reviews, reflecting a solid reputation among the customers it has served. As the primary Roman Catholic authority in SC, the diocese continues to serve the state's parishes, schools, and charitable ministries from this central location.