About Divine Redeemer · Hanahan, South Carolina
Divine Redeemer Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Charleston, located at 1106 Fort Drive in Hanahan, South Carolina, just west of the city of Charleston. Founded in 1956, the parish serves roughly 600–725 households and offers Mass in both English and Spanish, alongside a thriving parish school (Divine Redeemer Catholic School) on an adjacent lot at 1104 Fort Drive. It is led by priests of the Congregation of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus (C.R.S.), and its mission statement envisions the parish by 2030 as a community 'steadfast in proclaiming the Gospel, deeply formed in catechesis, fully engaged in the celebration of the Sacraments and liturgies, growing in service to the people of God.'
- Established
- 1956
- Patron
- The Divine Redeemer (Jesus Christ as Redeemer)
- Rector
- Rev. Raynier Q. Dabu, C.R.S.
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston
Why belong here
Divine Redeemer offers a genuinely bilingual Catholic life, with a Spanish-language Sunday Mass at 1:00 pm and a dedicated Spanish Ministry Coordinator, making it a natural home for both English- and Spanish-speaking Catholics in the Hanahan/Charleston area. Families with school-age children can enroll at Divine Redeemer Catholic School (K3–8th grade), a Christ-centered school on the parish campus that is accredited and offers before- and after-school care. Parishioners can grow in faith through the parish-wide ChristLife series (Discovering Christ, Following Christ, Sharing Christ), a Pro-Life ministry involved in the Lowcountry Walk for Life and 40 Days for Life, a youth group, Vacation Bible School, a Respect Life team, and two parish choirs, all grounded in the regular celebration of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Mass times at Divine Redeemer
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Thursday: 6:30 pm, during Adoration
- Saturday: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
- By appointment during church office hours
Adoration times
- Thursday: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (with Confessions)
About Divine Redeemer Catholic Church
Divine Redeemer Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Charleston, located at 1106 Fort Drive in Hanahan, SC, just west of the city of Charleston. The parish was founded in 1956 and currently serves about 600–725 registered households, with seating for 450 in the church. Its stated mission, written for a 2030 horizon, envisions a community 'steadfast in proclaiming the Gospel, deeply formed in catechesis, fully engaged in the celebration of the Sacraments and liturgies, growing in our service to the people of God with a profound sense of mission as disciples of Christ the Redeemer.'
- Diocese: Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston
- Deanery: Charleston
- Founded: 1956
- Households: ~600–725
- Church seating: 450
- Clergy congregation: Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus (C.R.S.)
Parish Staff and Clergy
The parish is led by two priests of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus (C.R.S.), assisted by three permanent deacons and a lay staff that runs both the parish office and the parish school office. The diocesan directory records the leadership team and contact details for parish ministries.
- Pastor/Administrator: Rev. Raynier Q. Dabu, C.R.S.
- Parochial Vicar: Rev. John F. Valenzuela, C.R.S.
- Deacon Jim Baker
- Deacon Jesse Schuman
- Deacon Thomas
- Church Secretary / Director of Religious Education: Jessica Schuman
- Church Office Assistant: Maria Valenzuela
- Spanish Ministry Coordinator: Marcela Escobar-Gomez
- Sacristan: Jim Martin
- School Office / Parish Safety Officer: Andrea Gonzales
Bishop of the Diocese of Charleston
The parish falls under the pastoral care of the Bishop of Charleston, who is listed on the parish staff page as the diocesan ordinary.
- The Most Reverend Jacques Fabre-Jeune, C.S. — Bishop of Charleston
Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation
Divine Redeemer runs faith formation for children, youth, and adults, with the parish schedule page highlighting Youth Faith Formation programs and Sacramental Celebrations including Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation preparation. The parish also hosts the diocesan ChristLife evangelization series.
- Youth Faith Formation programs
- Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation preparation
- ChristLife series: Discovering Christ, Following Christ, Sharing Christ
- Family Faith Night and Advent Reflection Series
- Vacation Bible School
ChristLife at Divine Redeemer
ChristLife is a three-part Catholic evangelization series offered in a specific order. Divine Redeemer launched with 'Discovering Christ' during Lent, beginning with an opening session on a Tuesday evening followed by six Wednesday sessions. Each weekly session begins with dinner at 6:15 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm in the Parish Hall; childcare is not provided. Participants complete Discovering Christ before moving on to Following Christ and Sharing Christ.
- Discovering Christ (entry series)
- Following Christ (discipleship)
- Sharing Christ (evangelization)
- Weekly format: dinner 6:15 pm, session to 8:30 pm
Pro-Life and Respect Life Ministry
Divine Redeemer has an active Pro-Life team that partners with the wider Lowcountry Catholic community to witness to the dignity of human life. The ministry combines prayer, fundraising, and direct service to expectant mothers.
- 40 Days for Life prayer vigil (e.g., Ash Wednesday through Palm Sunday campaign)
- Lowcountry Walk for Life (annual fundraiser)
- Epiphany Baby Shower for Birthright and Florence Crittenton
- Respect Life Team initiatives supporting pregnant women and the unborn
Parish School — Divine Redeemer Catholic School
Divine Redeemer Catholic School is the parish's Christ-centered school, located at 1104 Fort Drive, Hanahan, right next to the church at 1106 Fort Drive. The school welcomes Catholic and non-Catholic students from the Hanahan and greater Charleston area and offers K3 through 8th grade with small class sizes, weekly Spanish, PE, STEM lab, music, art, library, and before- and after-school care. Eighth graders may take Spanish 1 and Algebra 1. The school is an approved ESTF and First Steps SC 4K provider.
- Grades: K3–8
- Address: 1104 Fort Drive, Hanahan, SC 29410
- Phone: (843) 553-1521
- Admissions contact: [email protected]
- School Principal: Mrs. Beth Martyn (per parish staff page)
- Programs: weekly Spanish, PE, STEM lab, music, art, library
- Before- and after-school care available
- Spanish 1 and Algebra 1 for 8th grade
- Approved First Steps SC 4K provider
Music and Liturgical Ministries
Music ministry at Divine Redeemer is led by an Adult Choir and a Children's Choir, with the parish's own musicians and cantors supporting the parish's bilingual Mass schedule.
- Adult Choir – Nicole Arsenault, (843) 901-5619
- Children's Choir – Liz Stuart, (843) 817-4928
- Sacristan – Jim Martin, (843) 572-0943
Spanish Ministry
Divine Redeemer maintains a Spanish Ministry to serve Spanish-speaking Catholics in the Hanahan and greater Charleston area, with its own coordinator and a regular Spanish Vigil Mass on Saturday evening plus a Spanish Mass each Sunday afternoon.
- Spanish Ministry Coordinator: Marcela Escobar-Gomez
- Phone: (843) 823-7390
- Email: [email protected]
- Spanish Vigil Mass: Saturday 6:30 pm
- Spanish Sunday Mass: 1:00 pm
Parish Pastoral Council and Lay Leadership
Lay leadership is exercised through the Parish Pastoral Council, with Natural Family Planning resources available to parishioners. The parish also publishes a contact for the Diocesan Victim Assistance Minister.
- Parish Pastoral Council President: Donna Maria Friedman
- Natural Family Planning contact: Karen Provost, (843) 469-3103
- Diocesan Victim Assistance Minister: Kristin Eyre, MSW, LISW-CP — (843) 856-0748 / (800) 921-8122
Contact and Visiting
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone or email; the church itself is open throughout the day for prayer before the tabernacle. Weekly bulletins are published in English and Spanish, and online giving and announcements are available through the parish website.
- Address: 1106 Fort Drive, Hanahan, SC 29410
- Phone: (843) 553-0340
- Email (English): [email protected]
- Email (Spanish): [email protected]
- Office hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (closed Wed, weekends, holidays)
- Weekly bulletins available in English and Spanish
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Msgr. Thomas X. Hofmann
Listed as prior pastor on third-party directories; preceded the current Rogationist assignment.