About Saint Clare of Assisi · Charleston, South Carolina
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of Charleston, located on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina. Established on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, the parish serves the Daniel Island and Cainhoy peninsula communities, drawing members from across the greater Charleston area. Under founding pastor Rev. Canon Gregory B. West, JCL, the parish has grown into a thriving community seated in an 800-seat worship space at 990 Etiwan Park Street. The parish draws its spiritual identity from St. Clare of Assisi (1194–1253), embracing her legacy of courage, humility, Eucharistic devotion, and simplicity, with a mission rooted in hospitality, prayer and worship, formation, and service.
- Established
- 2014
- Patron
- Saint Clare of Assisi
- Rector
- Rev. H. Gregory West, JCL
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston
Why belong here
Saint Clare of Assisi offers a young, vibrant Catholic community rooted in reverent liturgy and warm hospitality, with three Sunday Masses (including an early 7:30 a.m.) that suit families, commuters, and seasonal residents alike. The parish pairs a strong formation program — directed by separate directors of adult, youth, and child formation — with daily Mass Monday through Thursday, Adoration, Confession three days a week, and seasonal devotions such as the Wednesday evening Mass (September–May) and First Friday Masses. Set within Daniel Island across from Bishop England High School, it serves as a neighborly hub where newcomers and long-time Lowcountry Catholics can grow in holiness through its mission of hospitality, prayer and worship, formation, and service.
Mass times at Saint Clare of Assisi
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Monday: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Adoration times
- The church is open Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; scheduled Adoration hours are published in parish bulletins (verify with the parish office)
About Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
Saint Clare of Assisi is a Roman Catholic parish of the Diocese of Charleston, established on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, to serve Daniel Island and the Cainhoy peninsula as well as the wider greater Charleston area. The parish is led by its founding pastor, Rev. Canon Gregory B. West, JCL, and embraces a mission of helping parishioners grow in holiness through hospitality, prayer and worship, formation, and service. The parish draws identity from St. Clare of Assisi (1194–1253), whose courage, humility, and deep love for the Eucharist continue to inspire the community.
- Established: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014
- Diocese: Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston
- Pastor: Rev. H. Gregory West, JCL
- Patroness: Saint Clare of Assisi
- Mission: help parishioners grow in holiness through hospitality, prayer and worship, formation, and service
Parish Staff & Clergy
The parish is staffed by a pastor, a deacon, and a team of formation, music, communications, and administrative leaders.
- Rev. H. Gregory West, JCL — Pastor
- Deacon Karl Eimers
- Grace Strother — Director of Adult Formation
- Fernando Cartagena — Director of Youth Formation
- T.J. Cofield — Director of Child Formation
- Madelaine Beckford — Director of Music and Liturgy
- Brennan Herrmann — Communications Manager
- Rosemary Vatalaro — Parish Secretary
- Denise Myers — Assistant to Faith Formation
- Sarah Raup — Assistant to Administration
Faith Formation
Faith Formation at Saint Clare of Assisi is organized into three coordinated areas for adults, youth, and children, with dedicated directors leading each.
- Adult Formation (Grace Strother) — RCIA/OCIA, scripture studies, adult faith enrichment
- Youth Formation (Fernando Cartagena) — middle and high school faith formation and sacramental prep
- Child Formation (T.J. Cofield) — elementary faith formation, First Reconciliation, First Communion
- Denise Myers — Assistant to Faith Formation
Music and Liturgy
Madelaine Beckford serves as Director of Music and Liturgy, coordinating the parish's liturgical celebrations, music ministries, and the seasonal expansion of Mass schedules (such as the Wednesday evening Mass during the school year).
- Director of Music and Liturgy: Madelaine Beckford
- Direct line: 843.471.2616
Parish Communications & Outreach
The Communications Manager oversees the parish's messaging, and the parish maintains a local St. Vincent de Paul Society conference to serve neighbors in need.
- Brennan Herrmann — Communications Manager (Direct: 854.500.8472)
- St. Vincent de Paul Society helpline: 843.737.2766
- Parish mailing list available via the contact page
Visit, Contact, and Office Hours
Parishioners and visitors may visit the church for private prayer during broad open hours and may reach the parish office by phone, email, or in person during the posted office hours.
- Church open Mon–Fri: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Church open Sat–Sun: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Office hours Mon–Thu: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Office hours Fri: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (staff remote on Fridays)
- Main phone: 843.471.2121
- General email: [email protected]
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. H. Gregory West, JCL2014–present
Founding pastor of Saint Clare of Assisi on Daniel Island; still serving as Pastor according to the official parish About Us page and the diocesan directory.