On July 2, 2023, the Redemptorists completed their 93-year mission to the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina. Arriving in May 1930, the Redemptorists began serving the rural poor, especially African Americans in Orangeburg
nding the semester at St. John’s, and then going back to college for the summer was the last thing I would’ve expected for my summer ministry. Yet, I’m privileged to have the opportunity to join the team here at Immaculata University’s Campus Ministry – Fr. Royce Thomas C.Ss.R., Sr. Laura Downing IHM, and Amanda Bielat – as they power through the summer and prepare for the upcoming school year.