Bishop's Mass is first in new chapel

Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, leader of the 113 Catholic parishes in South Carolina, celebrated the first Mass in the standing-room-only Ronald D. Lackey Chapel on Sunday, Feb. 20.

Prior to the Mass, the bishop attended a CCU baseball game with President David DeCenzo, wife Terri and their daughters.

Dan O'Reilly, adviser of the Coastal Carolina Catholics student group, performed on saxophone and guitar during the service with his wife, singer Lisa O'Reilly. Before the Mass, participants were treated to performances by the Coastal Inspirational Ambassadors Ensemble; the CCU Flute Choir, directed by Amy Tully;student saxophonist Zack Smith; and the CCU Choral Choir, directed by Terri Sinclair.

 It was the first religious service in the interdenominational chapel, which was recently dedicated. The chapel, located at the corner of University Boulevard and University Drive, is named for the late Ronald Lackey, who served as associate professor of religious studies and university chaplain before retiring in 1994. The idea for the chapel originated with Sarah and A. Edward Jackson of Myrtle Beach, who made a generous donation toward its construction.