Fr. William F. Pentis celebrates Golden Anniversary

On Saturday, August 22nd, Fr. William F. Pentis, C.O., the Oratorian community of Rock Hill and the many parishioners from our parishes in York County celebrated the 50th anniversary of Fr. William's entry into the novitiate in 1959. The Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated at noon in the Oratory Church followed by a luncheon in Blessed Pope John XXIII Center.

Fr. William has served in most of our parishes in York Co. through the years and been involved with the Summer Religion Camp for 38 years. He is also active with the South Carolina Council of Catholic Women.

Fr. William made his seminary studies at Mundelein Seminary at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, Illinois and finished his studies at Catholic University in Washington, D.C.

We are all very fortunate for Fr. William's decision to exercise his ministerial call at the Rock Hill Oratory. May he enjoy many more years (in semi-retirement, of course!!)

Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul visit the Oratory

Five sisters from Saint Vincent's Convent in High Point, NC, visited the Oratory for a weeklong retreat August 3-7. Their Motherhouse is located in Mananthavady, Kerala State, India.

They are involved in parish and social ministries, focusing on pastoral care, faith formation, visitation and music ministries as well as nursing and teaching.

In the photos, you can see the sisters' visit to Divine Saviour Catholic Church's Summer Bible School.

Left to right, Sr. Pushpa Jose SCV, Sr. Christie SCV, Fr. Elbano CO, Sr. Vinaya SCV, Sr. Elsa Tom SCV, and Sr. Lissy Tom SCV.

You may contact the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul at their email: scvusa@triad.rr.com