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Raleigh priest ordained auxiliary bishop for Atlanta
July 21, 2017ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory called the ordination of Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III to the episcopate a “wonderfully happy day in the life of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.” Archbishop Gregory ordained the former priest of the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, as auxiliary bishop and titular bishop of Naiera during an afternoon Mass July 19 […]
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Priests’ assembly reflects on need to heal ‘deep malady’ in American soul
July 7, 2017ATLANTA—In the face of an abiding “soul sickness” in the United States, the Catholic Church can serve as a counterbalance to forces of violence and hatred, keynote speaker Father Bryan Massingale told a June gathering of priests in Atlanta. His message, inspired by the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about America, was shared […]
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Archdiocesan newspaper, videographer earn 14 awards at annual media conference
July 6, 2017ATLANTA—The Georgia Bulletin and the archdiocesan Office of Communications were honored with 14 awards from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada at the 2017 Catholic Media Conference. The conference was held in Québec City June 20-23, in conjunction with the Signis World Congress. Signis met June 19-22, drawing members of the […]
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Changing church landscape requires mutual accompaniment, convocation hears
July 6, 2017ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS)—The U.S. Catholic Church’s increasing diversity presents Catholics with the opportunity to accompany each other on the journey of faith Pope Francis envisions, a Boston College professor told delegates to the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America” in Orlando. Hosffman Ospino, associate professor of theology and religious education […]
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Lisa Wheeler to speak at August Magnificat
July 6, 2017ATLANTA—The speaker for the August Magnificat meal will be Lisa Wheeler, the founder and president of Carmel Communications, a Catholic agency that has brought to the public eye a wide array of uplifting films, books and music against every contemporary tide. All women are invited to the Magnificat meal, which will be held on Saturday, […]
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Magnificat chapter founders say step out in faith, receive God’s grace
July 6, 2017ATLANTA—Olga Myers, Jan Nerone and Elyse O’Kane, co-founders of the Joyful Visitation chapter of Magnificat, spoke May 6 of how God led them to bring this international Catholic women’s ministry to Atlanta and what he has done in their lives. The occasion was the 25th anniversary of the chapter and its 100th Magnificat meal. Speaking […]
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O’Connor’s Andalusia hosts open-mic evenings
July 6, 2017MILLEDGEVILLE—Andalusia Farm, the fabled home of author Flannery O’Connor, will extend its regular hours for a monthly open-mic series on Thursdays, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21. Thursdalusia, a drop-in, open-mic evening moderated by Daniel Wilkinson, an actor and teacher, runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This is its second season. The farm is […]
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Newly ordained priests urged to imitate St. John the Baptist
July 6, 2017ATLANTA—On the solemnity of the birth of St. John the Baptist, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory ordained two new priests for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. At the rite of ordination June 24 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Gregory said he was pleasantly surprised when the ordinandi themselves suggested that the feast offered an […]
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Father Bradley A. Starr
July 6, 2017Age: 31 Born: March 4, 1986, in Charleston, South Carolina. Family: He is the son of Laurence Starr, of Tucker, and Jean Baylot, of Hattiesburg, Miss. His brother, Christopher, lives in Roswell. Education: Graduated with a degree in music education from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, La., in 2007. Finished degree in philosophy at […]
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Father Bryan J. Kuhr
July 6, 2017Age: 36 Born: Dec. 15, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio. Family: He is the son of Joe and Peggy Kuhr, of Alpharetta. His brother, Nicholas, lives in Atlanta and his sister, Jennifer, resides in Alpharetta. Education: Graduated from the University of Georgia, Athens, with a bachelor’s in business administration, in finance, in 2003. Entered seminary in […]