Diocese of Charleston: 5-Year Pastoral Plan

To: All the Faithful of South Carolina
 
We are overjoyed to share a momentous announcement with you! The Diocese of Charleston has officially launched Via Fidelis, the five-year Pastoral Plan of Most Rev. Jacques Fabre-Jeune, CS, guiding us to walk more deeply in the faithful way of the Lord Jesus Christ.

This incredible spiritual initiative, inspired by our Lord’s words, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (Jn 14:6), invites each of us to recommit to our faith and strengthen our relationship with God and one another. Together, as a diocesan family, we will explore the beauty of our beliefs, renew our commitment to serve, and share the Good News of salvation with the world.
 
The Five-Year Plan at a Glance:

2025 – Proclaim the Faith – Evangelization  
This first year will focus on introducing and rediscovering the Good News of Jesus Christ, setting the foundation for our collective faith renewal.

2026 – Understand the Faith – Catechesis  
Through growth in knowledge, we will deepen our understanding of our beliefs, equipping ourselves to live out and explain our faith more profoundly.

2027 – Celebrate the Faith – Sacraments  
A year dedicated to prayer, the sacraments and action. Together, we will walk in the steps of Christ, serving others as He served.

2028 – Serve the Faith – Service  
By focusing on outreach, we will uplift and support the marginalized, allowing the light of our faith to shine through service.

2029 – Share the Faith – Mission  
The final year emphasizes living out the Gospel in our daily lives, strengthening connections within our community and bringing others to the Church.
 
Your Role in This Journey
The Via Fidelis is not just a program — it is our shared path of faith, service and community, and every parish has an important role to play. Attached to this email, you’ll find resources to help you share this exciting initiative with your community. Use these materials as a foundation to inspire and call others to join us on this faithful way. Also join us for our monthly activities, which are published on our social media platforms, @diocesechas.
 
Stay Connected
Visit the Via Fidelis website where you’ll find the Pastoral Letter, updates, and soon-to-be-available Spanish translations of all resources. Together, we will continue to grow in faith, love and knowledge as we walk this path united in Christ.
 
We invite you to prayerfully join us as we walk the Via Fidelis and share its message of hope and renewal.