Local News
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Smyrna
Catholic schools see growing impact from Georgia Promise, GOAL Scholarships
Through the Georgia Promise and Georgia GOAL Scholarships, Catholic education is steadily becoming more accessible to families in Georgia.
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Atlanta
National Association of Hispanic Priests Convention inspires hope, renewal
Hispanic priests from across the U.S. gathered in Atlanta for the National Association of Hispanic Priests Convention. Father Jiobani Batista, president of the association, said the gathering always provides a sense of renewal and joy.
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Washington
Catholic coalition holds nationwide prayer vigils at ICE offices
A coalition of Catholic organizations held prayer vigils across the country on Oct. 22 for what organizers called “a national day of public witness for our immigrant brothers and sisters.” An Atlanta rosary and procession will be held Nov. 13.
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Cumming
Pinecrest students reach for the stars in radio contact with NASA astronaut
Pinecrest Academy students recently spoke with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station via radio, asking questions both philosophical and technical in nature.
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Kennesaw
St. Catherine of Siena’s Dance Academy puts faith in motion
The sound of tap shoes and ballet compositions have become a familiar part of parish life at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw. Through the parish’s Dance Academy, children, teens and adults are learning new skills.
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Atlanta
Atlanta’s legal community begins new judicial year with prayer
The St. Thomas More Society’s annual Red Mass, celebrated at the Cathedral of Christ the King, signifies the beginning of a judicial calendar year.
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Smyrna
Contours of Wonder participants study ways to transform children’s ministry
Three lay ministers from the Archdiocese of Atlanta were selected to participate in a year-long continuing education program through the University of Notre Dame that focuses on the formation of children.
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Atlanta
Chief communications officer for Atlanta Archdiocese to speak at Magnificat
Maureen Smith, who is the chief communications officer for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will be the next speaker for the Magnificat Meal to be held on Nov. 15.