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Gainesville
‘Los 72’ catechist program fosters spiritual growth for Hispanic community
The “Los 72” catechist program in its fifth meeting on Sept. 21 had attendees laughing, dancing and reflecting upon their purpose to serve in the church. This workshop trains Hispanic and Latino catechists.
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Atlanta
Dioceses of Atlanta Province begin storm recovery work
As Tropical Storm Helene moved north, it downed trees, flooded neighborhoods and left communities with power loss and lack of water. The five dioceses of the Province of Atlanta each experienced some impact with several western North Carolina communities suffering devastating flooding.
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Atlanta
Georgia’s bishops call abortion ruling a ‘terrible step backwards’
Georgia’s bishops offered a statement Oct. 1, following the ruling that struck down the state’s LIFE Act. In it they ask for all people of goodwill to take the cause for life to prayer and action.
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Atlanta
Georgia’s abortion ban struck down again; abortions can now be performed up to 22 weeks
Judge Robert McBurney of Superior Court of Fulton County in Atlanta ruled Sept. 30 that Georgia can no longer enforce its so-called “heartbeat law” on abortion.
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Winder
Hundreds mourn Christian Angulo following Apalachee High School shooting
Family, friends, classmates and teachers filled the pews at St. Matthew Church, in Winder, for the funeral of Christian Gabriel Angulo, a 14-year-old student who died in the shooting at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4.
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Atlanta
New president of Holy Spirit Preparatory School envisions a ‘community of joy’
Aimee Viana is the new president of Atlanta’s Holy Spirit Preparatory School. “My goal is to form faithful young men and women,” she said.
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Atlanta
Pregnancy Aid Clinic to celebrate 40th anniversary at ‘An Evening for Life’
Pregnancy Aid Clinic (PAC) will host “An Evening for Life” gala on Oct. 27 at the Georgia Aquarium. PAC provides medical services and parenting support for pregnant women in need.
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Atlanta
Pro-life work continues following abortion clinic closure
Leaders in the movement against abortion in the Archdiocese of Atlanta have guarded optimism that the Atlanta Women’s Center, one of the large abortion providers in the area, has closed its doors.