April 1, 2021
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Wearing an invisible crown of thorns
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published April 9, 2021Most children remember the first time they plucked a sweet, fluffy rose from the garden and felt the sharp stab of a thorn. It feels like a betrayal, that something so lovely harbors malice.
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‘Serve in Style’ to help Christ Child Society continue mission
Published April 6, 2021
Christ Child Society of Atlanta will host its annual fundraiser this year as a virtual event, April 17-24. The fundraiser, “Serve in Style,” will include an online auction.
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Thinking with the church
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, SM
Published April 1, 2021When he wanted us to have second helpings, my grandfather used to say, “You have two legs. You have to eat for both of them.” These days, when I think of two legs, I don’t think of eating. Instead, I am given to think about being a faithful Catholic…
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Atlanta joins Vatican’s Laudato Si’ action plan for global church
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 1, 2021Representatives from around the world will take part in the Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Plan working group, including Kat Doyle, director of Justice and Peace Ministries for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Catechists honored as front line evangelizers
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 1, 2021In a March 15 virtual ceremony, the Office of Formation and Discipleship honored catechetical leaders from parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta for their years of service, dedication and accomplishments.
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Deacon Donald Kelsey, longtime airport chaplain, dies March 11
Published March 31, 2021
Deacon Donald A. Kelsey, of Suwanee, died March 11. He was 88 years old. Deacon Kelsey served many years as an airport chaplain.
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Mourning shooting victims, Asian Catholics join others against violence
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2021Colorful flower bouquets carpeted the entryway of the Gold Spa. “Stop Asian Hate” signs were carried by some of the more than 100 mourners at the Atlanta spa, one location of a crime spree where a man shot to death eight people. Catholics joined others at a March 21 interfaith service outside the spa.
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The archbishop’s Holy Week statement on racism
Published March 31, 2021
On March 31, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered a statement on racism, pledging a personal commitment to model the change that must take place to eradicate the sin.