In his Apostolic Letter "Patris corde" ("With a Father's Heart"),
Pope Francis has proclaimed a Year of St. Joseph from Dec. 8, 2020, to Dec. 8, 2021.
Act of Consecration -- Entrustment of the Diocese of Charleston to St. Joseph, the Universal Patron of the Church
In his Apostolic Letter "Patris corde" ("With a Father's Heart"),
Pope Francis has proclaimed a Year of St. Joseph from Dec. 8, 2020, to Dec. 8, 2021.
Act of Consecration -- Entrustment of the Diocese of Charleston to St. Joseph, the Universal Patron of the Church
Meet the Staff
Worth Lewallen, Director of Music
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Worth Lewallen, a native of Florence, SC, moved to Columbia in 2014 to pursue undergraduate studies in Music Education and Violin Performance at the University of South Carolina. He then moved to Ireland to study Irish Cultural Heritage at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, where he first encountered the Catholic faith. Upon returning to the U.S. to continue graduate studies in Music and Administration, Worth began the process of converting from Methodism to Catholicism through St. Joseph's OCIA program. He was welcomed into the Church at the 2019 Easter Vigil under the guidance of Msgr. Harris, Mrs. Nettie Taylor, and many others.
Worth is proud to return to St. Joseph's, the parish that graciously opened its doors to him, to give back through his musical talents. Currently, he is furthering his education in Choral Conducting at the University of South Carolina and considers himself a lifelong learner.
Dr. Patrick Hawkins, Organist
​Patrick grew up Catholic and is excited to return to his roots. Dr. Hawkins is on the faculty at the USC School of Music and brings with him experience and expertise. He has not only performed all over the world but has served as Dean for the American Guild of Organists in Columbia.