St. Patrick Catholic Church/St. Patrick Pastoral Center: Knights of Peter Claver

Knights of Peter Claver

Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxilliary

The Guild was organized on October 10, 1976 by a nucleus of former members of St. Katherine's Auxiliary. Since its humble beginning 39 years ago, the organization has sponsored, supported and actively participated in parish and community events. Some of the annual events include the Seder Meal, Vacation Bible School, a Senior Citizens' Brunch, and the annual Woman's Guild Fundraising Tea. Members of the Guild serve as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, and all are members of all church committees and commissions. The Guild is an affilitate of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW), the South Carolina Council of Catholic Women (SCCCW); and the Charleston Deanery Council of Catholic Women. Guild members serve as leaders on all levels of Council. For additional information about the Women's Guild, please contact the Church Office (843-723-6066).

2022 Guild Officers and Commission Co-Chairs

President-Kimberly Jones-White

Vice-President-Angelica Colwell

Secretary-Beverly Buford

Financial Secretary-Donna Waring

Treasurer-Elease Amos-Goodwin

History of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc.

Saint Peter Council # 110

Saint Peter Council #110 was organized and chartered as a local Council on May 23, 1949 in Charleston, South Carolina at St. Peter’s Catholic Church (Now St. Patrick Catholic Church). St. Peter's merged with St. Patrick Catholic Church in 1967. The Junior Knights branch of the Council was established in 1980. The historic mission of St. Peter Council 110 is to assist the Catholic Church and her clergy and religious, care for the organization’s members, and serve the needs of the larger communities.

Candidates for membership must be Catholic in communion with the Church. Members are encouraged to be active in the general community as part of their ministry of service. The Order is open to all members of the Catholic faith.

Our Lady O Guadalupe

Court # 110

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Court #110 was organized May 19, 1963. The Junior Daughters Division was established in 1980 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Charleston.

The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Court #110 have been complimented over the years by the Junior Daughters Division. Members are active in all aspects of parish life at St. Patrick, Our Lady of Mercy, and other parishes are encouraged to be active in the general community as part of their ministry of service. The Ladies of Court 110 and the Junior Daughters provide services to its members, donations to Charleston Catholic School and assistance to community organizations such as the Crisis Ministries Homeless Shelter, Shaw Center Boys and Girls Club, and the Jenkins Institute for Children.