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St.Patricks Catholic Church- Charleston, South Carolina

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St.Patricks Catholic Church- Charleston, South Carolina

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"A sacred space a place, space distinguished from other places [that] focuses attention on the forms, objects, and actions in it and reveals bearers of religious meaning” (Brereton 7879).

The church bears religious meaning!

SOURCE:
Brereton, Joel P. “Sacred Space.” Encyclopedia Of Religion, 1987.

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Mircea Eliade: No such thing as homogeneous space.

A non religious man versus a religious man will have different perspectives of this church the same way a Catholic and a Baptist would have different perceptions.

SOURCE: Eliade, Mircea. “The Sacred And The Profane.” Harcourt Inc. , The Nature Of Religion, 1957.

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Beldon Lane: “places themselves participate in the perceptions that is made of them” (Lane 58)

This can relate to Saint Patricks because of the history in African American Culture, and how they had the first African American priest in the Charleston area

This can also relate to having a relative or important person buried in the cemetery at the church

SOURCE:
Lane, Belden C. “Giving Voice To Place.” University of California Press, 2001.

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How does this space influence local surroundings?

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How does this space influence local surroundings?

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With its immense history and reputation for southern hospitality the church helps out in the community by helping the homeless, singing at different Charleston churches, fundraising, etc

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- Primarily African American due to merges with African American churches
- Feel safe and inclusive
- Welcoming Style: want to serve, help the poor and underprivileged.

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- Every catholic church has a baptistry in the front
- Catholic faith believes in receiving a new life through baptism
- Churches are built in cruciform shape
- People are in the pews as the body of Christ
- Burial sites

Source: http://www.traditionalcatholicpriest.com/2013/04/15/traditional-church-architecture-tells-it-all/

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Archdiocese of Chicago. “Sacred Places.” Archdiocese of Chicago - Catholic Cemeteries, Archdiocese of Chicago, 2021, www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/About/Sacred_Places.

Brereton, Joel P. “Sacred Space.” Encyclopedia Of Religion, 1987.

CarotaThe original author of this blog passed away in July of 2016. RIP Father Carota., Father. “Traditional Church Architecture Tells It All: Traditional Catholic Priest.” Traditional Catholic Priest | Mater Dei, Ora Pro Nobis, WordPress, 16 Apr. 2013, www.traditionalcatholicpriest.com/2013/04/15/traditional-church-architecture-tells-it-all/.

Catholic Church, Saint Patricks. “About Our Parish.” St Patrick Catholic Church, Our Sunday Visitor, 2021, www.stpatrickcharleston.org/parish-life/about.

Eliade, Mircea. “The Sacred And The Profane.” Harcourt Inc. , The Nature Of Religion, 1957.

Kulah, FR. Henry N. “St. Patrick Catholic Church, Charleston SC.” Diocese of Charleston, Moore and Moore Computing , 2021, www.catholic-doc.org/StPatrick/ministries.htm.

Lane, Belden C. “Giving Voice To Place.” University of California Press, 2001.

Stanford, Peter. “Religions - Christianity: Roman Catholic Church.” BBC, BBC, 2014, www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/catholic/catholic_1.shtml#:~:text=Catholics%20share%20with%20other%20Christians,of%20eternal%20life%20with%20Him.

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An attitude of acceptance with representing an outward focus rather than an inward focus. "It is about serving rather than being served. A welcoming church is a going church. The members realize that the church is not confined to walls, but a people determined to go" (Thom S. Rainer)
SOURCE: Book titled "Becoming a Welcoming Church"

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Ministries Specifically Offered at St. Patrick's Church

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Ministries Specifically Offered at St. Patrick's Church

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- Music Ministry
- Women's Guild
- Knights of Peter Claver
- Finance Council
- Parish Pastoral Council Steering Committee
- Bereavement Committee
- Alter Server
- Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist
- Lector
- Usher/Greeter
- Welcoming Committee
- Health Ministry

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A church in South Carolina is already deemed sacred simply due to the location of a southern state.

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The Catholic belief of a "countercultural life"

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The Catholic belief of a "countercultural life"

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"We are called to serve one another, just as Jesus served" (St. Patrick Catholic Church).

Care especially for the dignity of another person, care for the environment, tend to the poor, justice for all, equal treatment for all
SOURCE: https://www.stpatrickcharleston.org/our-faith/today

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What does it mean to be specifically Catholic?

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What does it mean to be specifically Catholic?

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- The Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ
- Mission of the church is to spread the gospel message
- The belief in God's Revelation
- Belief in The Holy Trinity: God revealed as 3 divine powers; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- "The Mass" is the central celebration

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The style of this church is a "Welcoming Family Church"
"Our welcome is often expressed through our southern hospitality, one of our God given talents that we are always willing to extend to everyone visiting our parish" (Fr. Henry N. Kulah, Pastor).

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"Death as seen through the eyes of a Christian is not the end, it is simply a natural passageway to a changed life with God. Burial in a Catholic cemetery is a statement of continued belief in that everlasting life, even in death" (Catholic Cemeteries).

Source: https://www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org/About/Sacred_Places

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There is a common sacrality within burial sites that cause a mutual sense of emotion for people within any community. These sites provide a sense of comfort for those still living since it is a tangible, earthly remain of the deceased.

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St. Patricks Catholic Church- Charleston, South Carolina

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St. Patricks Catholic Church- Charleston, South Carolina

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"We celebrate the presence of Christ in Word and Sacrament, demonstrate love and concern for all parishioners, teach by example and serve the needs of others in our community."

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Nearly 200 years ago, 1828, Bishop John England purchased land for a cemetery with hopes that eventually a church would be built. In November of 1835, a meeting was held with all Catholics living north of Calhoun street in consideration of a new church. Over a few years, funds were raised and on St. Patrick’s Day 1838, work began. By the end of December the same year, the church was ready for service. Unfortunately, the parish went bankrupt during the civil war. Although, in 1884, Reverend Daniel J. Quigley “saw a need for a larger church and purchased land on the grounds of St. Phillip and Radcliff” (St. Patrick Charleston). By December 12, 1886, Mass was able to be held in the basement of the church. On May 15, 1887, St. Patrick was consecrated and by 1899, all work became completed. Monsignor Quigley passed away in November of 1903 and “is buried in one ofo the tombs in front of the church” (St. Patrick Charleston).

The parish’s population significantly declined to be almost half the size it originally was. Many members had moved on to different parts of Charleston, ultimately causing a decline in membership and finance for the church. Although, September 22, 1967, two nearby predominantly African American churches were closed. These churches were known as Immaculate Conception and St. Peters. The members of these churches merged in with St. Patrick. Reverend Philip Haggerty was put in charge and he combined leadership with William Headley and William Joyce as assistant priests. St. Patrick ultimately began to prosper. The nextdoor building collapsed due to a tree falling on it in 1970, and this area now serves as a parking area for church goers.

In 1978, Reverend Egbert became “the first black priest to serve in the Charleston area” (St. Patrick Charleston). Overtime, current members learned about the “heritage they shared with White parishioners who populated the congregation before their 1967 merger” (St. Patrick Charleston).
SOURCE: https://www.stpatrickcharleston.org/15

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View from the left of the church: Green area and parking available

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View from the left of the church: Green area and parking available

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This area is where a large tree fell on top of a rectory next door to the church causing the entire building to collapse in 1970. It has since remained a parking area.

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Reverend Daniel J. Quigley, the man who purchased the land on St. Philips and Radcliff is buried here.

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                                             Front View

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                                             Front View

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This is a view from the left of the church. There is a little green area and side entrance doors on this side. To the left is the parking area.