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{{ | The Diocese of Charleston, a suffragan diocese of the Latin Rite, is an active diocese encompassing the entire state of South Carolina in the United States. Founded in 1820 by Pope Pius VII, it is led by Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune as of 2023. As part of the Ecclesiastical Province of Atlanta, the diocese serves a growing Catholic community in a historically Protestant region, with 96 parishes and 21 missions. A notable aspect is its vibrant Eucharistic Congress, which drew over 2,000 participants in 2024, reflecting its dynamic role in fostering Catholic faith in the Southeast. | ||
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The Diocese of Charleston was established on July 11, 1820, by Pope Pius VII to serve the Catholic population in the Carolinas and Georgia, initially covering a vast region. It was created to address the growing needs of Catholic immigrants and missionaries in the southeastern United States. The diocese was formed without a direct predecessor, as it was one of the first Catholic jurisdictions in the region.[](https://charlestondiocese.org/)[](https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dchas.html) | The Diocese of Charleston was established on July 11, 1820, by Pope Pius VII to serve the Catholic population in the Carolinas and Georgia, initially covering a vast region. It was created to address the growing needs of Catholic immigrants and missionaries in the southeastern United States. The diocese was formed without a direct predecessor, as it was one of the first Catholic jurisdictions in the region.[](https://charlestondiocese.org/)[](https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dchas.html) | ||