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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).