Miss Manners: If I think a live performance is ‘meh’, should I give in to peer pressure and stand?
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani will not be pitching in WBC this time
Manager Dave Roberts says the decision to DH only for Team Japan was “absolutely” Ohtani’s call. The Dodgers will not be as well-represented in the international competition as expected given their star-studded roster.
Diocesan annual impact report
Here are a few snapshots of our diocese and how we served others through various ministries and outreach. ECCLESIASTICAL DATA 96Parishes20Missions97, 640Registered Households (up by 5, 506)242, 448 Registered Catholics (up by 36, 501)113Diocesan Priests (active, retired, military chaplains, sabbaticals)46Religious Priests22Extern/Missionary Priests30Seminarians234Permanent deacons38In Formation73Women Religious23Religious Communities SACRAMENTS 3, 318Baptisms (up by 224)3, 360First Communions (up by 190)2, 926Confirmations (up by 414)552RCIA (up by 112)824Received into Full Communion (up by 293)833Marriages (up by 100)1, 396Deaths (down by 99)11, 351Religious Education Elementary Students (down by 323)2, 556Religious Education High School Students (up by 855)2Catholic Hospitals SCHOOLS 34Catholic Schools and High Schools-diocesan and independent2Early Childhood Development Centers7, 473Students preschool to high school784Professional Staff lay, clergy and religious2Schools Offer Federal Nutrition Programs468Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Priced Lunch1, 144Students with Any Diagnosed Disability Physical, Mental, Learning17International Students with Visas32Schools with a Board, Commission or CouncilChesterton Academy of St. Finbar, Charleston, launched in the 2025-2026 school year, expanding classical Catholic education. Cristo Rey Charleston High School is slated to launch in the 2026-2027 school year, strengthening college and career pathways. CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES 6, 791Background screenings New and RescreeningThe Office of Child and Youth Protection provides a pastoral response to, and competent processing of, allegations of abuse of minors. With the approval and consent of the bishop, it establishes, implements, supervises and maintains Safe Environment programs in all parishes, missions and schools within the diocese. Visit charlestondiocese. org/child-and-youth-protection. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 15Ministries and Programs8Locations in S. C. 64, 645Our Lady’s Pantry Total Served (up by 19, 661)57Save A Smile Dental Program Total Served2, 453 Clean of Heart Laundry & Shower Program Total Served1, 220Loads of Laundry1, 333Showers Provided36Disaster Services Total Served$205,934Spent on Home Repairs / Natural Disasters (up by $196,934)1, 068Immigration Services Total Served901Restorative Justice Total Served61, 026Total Impacted Includes Emergency Assistance, Next Level Services, Clothing Closet and Above List (up by 4, 765).
Illegal immigrant gets four years for hurling Molotov cocktail at officers during LA anti-ICE protest
An illegal immigrant from Mexico has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for what authorities have called his “reckless behavior” against law enforcement during violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles in June 2025.
Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo – Febrero 2026
From the Bishop Me gustaría compartir con ustedes algunas reflexiones sobre la generosidad, tal como se entiende desde las enseñanzas y tradiciones de la Iglesia. Dentro de estas iniciativas diocesanas y del tiempo litúrgico, hay dos aspectos de la generosidad, presentes en el Antiguo Testamento y en la vida de Jesús, en los que me gustaría centrarme: la creación y el sacrificio. Ambos están interconectados y son fundamentales para la verdadera entrega de nosotros mismos. El primer don que Dios dio a la humanidad fue el aliento de vida, del que se habla en Génesis. Nuestras vidas se encuentran entre las mayores creaciones de Dios, ya que fuimos creados a su imagen y semejanza. De la misma manera, estamos llamados a infundir vida al mundo que nos rodea, especialmente a las vidas de nuestros prójimos. Al cuidarlos con nuestros talentos y mejores esfuerzos, realmente “damos” como Dios quiere que lo hagamos. Los exhorto a dar haciendo el bien en cada oportunidad. Como dijo San Juan Bosco: “No dejes para mañana el bien que puedes hacer hoy”. Y al crear, estamos llamados a sacrificar primero los “buenos frutos” de nuestras vidas. Como se dice en el libro de Proverbios: “Honra al Señor con tus bienes y con las primicias de todas tus ganancias: así tus graneros se llenarán de trigo y tus lagares desbordarán de vino nuevo” (3, 9-10). Jesús lo demostró de la manera más clara en la cruz. La caridad se considera una “virtud teologal”, un pilar fundamental de la ley y el orden de Dios entre sus creaciones. Cristo nos enseña que debemos entregarnos radicalmente, incluso a quienes se consideran nuestros enemigos. A pesar de nuestros sentimientos, debemos llevar a los demás a Jesús y hacerlo solo para la gloria de Dios, no para la nuestra. Este mes, les pido que reflexionen sobre la vida de un santo al que admiren y consideren cómo creó y se sacrificó por la gloria de Dios. También les pido que revisen los párrafos 1822 a 1829 del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica para comprender mejor nuestra fe compartida y universal. Tengan la seguridad de mis oraciones por ustedes durante este tiempo de penitencia.“Honremos a Cristo, no con ramas de olivo, sino con el esplendor de las obras de misericordia hacia los demás” (San Andrés de Creta). En el amor de Cristo, Excmo. Mons. Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CSObispo de Charleston.
Community effort
Despite cold temperatures and light rains, dozens of volunteers, including youth from the Nevada Civil Air Patrol and JROTC, helped remove thousands of wreaths that had been placed last month at the Southern Nevada Veterans Cemetery.
Public’s help wanted in finding 21-year-old missing woman from North County
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating 21-year-old Jada Morrison, who was last seen in 4S Ranch on Dec. 21 and has since been spotted in Oceanside and Hayward, California.
Council committee kills Elo-Rivera proposal to tax short-term vacation rentals
The committee spent hours on the short-term vacation rental tax proposal before voting 3-2 to kill a scaled-back version of the plan.
Cairn
Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. As pro climber Aava, you embark on the ascent of Mount Kami, a summit that has never been reached. Along the journey, meet unexpected companions and hear from those left on the ground. Discover the mountain’s history and decide what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve her dream. Explore the mountain, read the rock face from the ground and plan your route carefully to reach the top. Solve problems while on the wall to navigate difficult sections. You can climb on anything, so choose your path wisely!
Los 49ers Comienzan a Construir su Plantel con Jugadores Contratados Para el Futuro
Los San Francisco 49ers han firmado a 16 jugadores a contratos de Reserva/Futuros al equipo, en la construcción del plantel de 90 jugadores para la temporada baja.