On Wednesday of Holy Week, Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune visited Williamsburg County with 16 seminarians from the diocese of Charleston. There are 29 seminarians studying across the country for the diocese and some seminaries kept some of them for Holy Week. The Bishop, chancellor Rev. Gregory Wilson and Rev. Artur Przywara, pastor, accompanied the group for a day of reflection that included presentations by the Felician Sisters, a prayer walk around the town, quiet time and reflection at St. Ann Church and evening liturgy for the parishioners. The Bishop wanted the seminarians to learn that the rural areas of the diocese are as important as are the urban parishes.

Sisters Carol, Johnna and Susanne described some historical facts regarding the anti- Catholic sentiments before and at the start of the Felician Sisters presence in SC. The Sisters described how a transformation has taken place with such a large non-Catholic and ecumenical support of the Felician ministry for over 30 years. A history of the 14 pastors at St. Ann Church in the 34 years that the Felician Sisters have served here was also presented. Descriptions of the “good” qualities of the 14 pastors added some anecdotes that the seminarians enjoyed. And then the Sisters asked the question three times, “And what kind of priest is God calling you to be?” Folders regarding the Felician ministry were distributed and promises to pray for the seminarians on their journey to priesthood were made. Jean Nexsen, Mission Integration Chairperson, also delivered a presentation.

At the end of the presentation, the Bishop challenged the seminarians to go outside and walk up and down Thorne Avenue, knocking on doors and engaging in conversation with the neighbors. Lunch was held at the parish hall. The evening Mass was attended by a full church and the Bishop personalized his message of evangelization and, of course, gave a plug for vocations.