July 11, 2019
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The Senior Side: maintaining an active, healthy brain
By BILL CLARKE, Commentary
Published July 12, 2019When I was younger I had a remarkable memory. I could run into someone I had not seen for years and come up with the name in a flash. I assumed this capability would stay with me the rest of my life.
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Father Joseph Mullakkara, MSFS, to speak at Magnificat Aug. 10
Published July 11, 2019
The guest speaker at the August Magnificat meal will be Father Joseph Mullakkara, whose vocation as a missionary priest brought him from India to the Atlanta Archdiocese where he has served for almost 30 years.
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Friday Congress speakers encourage being present, reaching out to others
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published July 11, 2019Friday’s Congress events included an opening Mass, a healing service, the Revive track for young adults and a Francophone track. Attendees were able to visit the exhibitor’s hall to purchase Catholic books and gifts, and learn more about programs within the archdiocese. In addition, confessions and adoration were available.
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Teen track returns to the Eucharistic Congress
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published July 11, 2019Middle and high school students from various parishes attended this year’s teen track at the Eucharistic Congress, held on June 22. The teen track returned to the Eucharistic Congress this year after a break.
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Spanish track offers Hispanic Catholics time to recharge spiritual batteries
By IMELDA RICHARD, Special to the Bulletin
Published July 11, 2019Yolanda Muñoz, assistant director for Hispanic and Latino Cultures at the Office of Intercultural Ministries, welcomed attendees to the Spanish track, which included music from the SHEMA ministry and speaker testimonies, as well as times of prayer and adoration.
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American Sign Language track features tribute to Mary, Mother of God
By MAGGIE ROUSSEAU, Special to the Bulletin
Published July 11, 2019Using paintings, icons and stories, Father Tom Coughlin, OP Miss, shared a “Tribute to our Mother of God, Mary Most Holy” at the American Sign Language (ASL) track of the Eucharistic Congress June 22.
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24th annual congress celebrates community’s eucharistic devotion
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published July 11, 2019The 24th annual Eucharistic Congress took over the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, June 21 and 22. Organizers estimate some 30,000 people attended the celebration of faith during the weekend.
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Gonzalo Saldaña, former Hispanic ministry director, dies June 16
Published July 11, 2019
Gonzalo P. Saldaña, former director of the archdiocesan Hispanic apostolate, died Sunday, June 16, surrounded by his family at his Suwanee home. He was 79 years old.
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Fransalians open Loganville spirituality center with blessing
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Special to the Bulletin
Published July 11, 2019In eastern Gwinnett County, Walton, Rockdale and DeKalb counties, Catholics and all people will have ready access to books, gifts and religious articles at a new Catholic spirituality center.