Frequently Asked Questions

How do I...?

Become a Baptism/Confirmation/RCIA Sponsor?

Call Melanie Koenemann at (803) 772-7400 to schedule an appointment with one of our priests. Then we'll issue a letter of good standing.

Investigate becoming Catholic?

Contact Dc. Gerard Couture ((803) 456-7890 or gcouture@charlestondiocese.org), who is in charge of our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program. The program starts by inquiry (simply answering questions about Catholicism to people who are interested), but for those who want to continue, will eventually prepare candidates to receive the sacraments of initiation and enter the Church.

Contact Our Lady of the Hills?

Call our parish office: (803) 772-7400.

Get Married at Our Lady of the Hills?

Call Melanie Koenemann (803) 772-7400 to schedule an appointment with one of our clergy. Then we'll schedule the necessary marriage preparation and set a date.

Plan for a Funeral?

Call Peggy Williams ((803) 772-7400, ext. 1050 or margaret.williams@charlestondiocese.org) to schedule a funeral and begin to make arrangements.

Register at Our Lady of the Hills?

Fill out this form or stop by the office during business hours to fill out the paper equivalent of the online form.

Request someone bring me communion?

If you're sick and would like someone to bring you Holy Communion, call Sr. Christina ((803) 772-7400 ext. 1020) to request someone visit you with Holy Communion. We generally strive to get back to you within 24 hours.

Request an Anointing of the Sick?

If it's an emergency, call (803) 772-7490 and a priest will be with you as soon as possible. If it's not an emergency, call (803) 772-7400 and someone will call you back during business hours to schedule a time for the anointing.

Request Baptism Certificate Copy?

Call Melanie Koenemann ((803) 772-7400) to request a copy of your sacramental records.

Schedule a Baptism (Ages 0-6)?

Call Melanie Koenemann at (803) 772-7400 to schedule the baptism and the accompanying preparation classes. If the person to be baptized is age 7 or older, classes are needed; call Jackie Brace ((803) 772-7400 ext. 113 or jbrace@charlestondiocese.org) to begin the process.

Sign Up for a Ministry?

Find that ministry's home page and contact the appropriate person.

Submit Something to the Bulletin?

Email Peggy Williams: margaret.williams@charlestondiocese.org.

Subscribe to our email news blast?

Fill out this form.

Update Parishioner Information?

Email Melanie Koenemann: mkoenemann@charlestondiocese.org.