Parish Hall
The renovated parish hall served as our church from 1979 until 2019. In 2020, a small group of parishioners renovated the building, transforming it into a parish hall that we use for meetings and social events.
Sanctuary
The new church was dedicated in November 2019 after decades of planning and gathering the necessary financial resources. The Low Country style exemplifies the simple, classic lifestyle of Edisto.
Columbarium & Prayer Garden
A columbarium is a place for the repose of ashes from cremated remains. In the Catholic Church, it is a sacred space. A space where one can visit and sit with ancestors. At St. Frederick and St. Stephen, our columbarium is set in a garden. Our columbarium contains 80 niches, each of which can hold two urns. There are two walls that have four rows of ten niches. Our columbarium is designed for expansion to easily add another 80 niches when the time comes to do so. The garden and columbarium contain walking paths to enjoy the peacefulness of the grounds, statues of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mary, who was generously donated by the Women’s Guild, St. Michael, and angels.
If you are ready to purchase a niche, it is time. To buy one, contact either Laraine Watkins, 803-348-1185; Gary Watkins, 843-603-0623; or Dave Steiger, 216-410-1530, to set up an appointment to purchase a niche. At the appointment, you will be asked to select a niche, sign a contract, approve name spelling and birth dates, and write a check for $3,975. After April 30, 2025 the cost of niches will increase to $5,500.
If you have any questions before deciding to make a purchase, please see one of the following Columbarium Committee members, Matthew Kizer, Peter Beck, Medd Box, or Chris Harrington.
If someone already owns a niche and passes away, please see the priest to make arrangements. You will also need to contact Gary or Laraine Watkins to complete state mandated requirements for inurnment.
