December 9, 2021
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Despite vaccines, beating COVID-19 tougher than expected
By MARK PATTISON, Catholic News Service
Published December 14, 2021The year is ending pretty much the same way it started, with the United States wondering whether it will experience a surge in COVID-19 cases when the calendar changes numbers.
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Veteran homeschooler pens new book
Published December 11, 2021
Michelle Heekin of Sacred Heart Online Homeschool has published her first book, “The Gift and Grace of Homeschooling: A Gift to Homeschooling Mothers.”
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Atlanta Retrouvaille leaders make pilgrimage to Vatican
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published December 11, 2021Seven couples from the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered outside St. Peter’s Basilica, getting ready to hear Pope Francis speak as part of their involvement in Retrouvaille, a program that offers hope and healing for troubled marriages.
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An extraordinary series of popes
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, SM, Commentary
Published December 10, 2021Each pope brings a unique contribution to the church. The longer a pontiff remains in office, the greater his legacy is likely to be.
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Creating a new Bethlehem in our hearts
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published December 10, 2021Christ warned us about hardening our hearts. It might seem impossible for this to happen at Christmas, but the danger is losing the wonder.
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Second chances: Vatican Christmas stamps feature work of homeless artist
By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES, Catholic News Service
Published December 10, 2021The Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office announced that its 2021 set of commemorative Christmas stamps would feature images of the Magi and the Holy Family painted by Adam Piekarski, a homeless man from Poland.
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‘Catholic Dawgs’ delves into life at Athens Catholic Center
Published December 10, 2021
Hosted by Father Brian McNavish, assistant director at the UGA Catholic Center, the conversations on the “Catholic Dawgs” podcast focus on a young person living their faith on campus.
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Keep current with Respect Life Issues
Published December 10, 2021
Almost 400 people receive a free subscription email that puts key information about the Respect Life Ministry in their inboxes.
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Windows, art warm chapel at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 9, 2021Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, blessed the updated chapel at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital and participated in the tree lighting on Dec. 3 in Atlanta.
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Georgia Martyrs artwork raises awareness of canonization cause
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published December 9, 2021Several churches in the Archdiocese of Atlanta have commissioned original works of art depicting the Georgia Martyrs—five Franciscans who died on Georgia’s coast in the late 16th century. The Spanish friars ministered to the native people, the Guale.
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GRACE Scholars makes Catholic education reality for hundreds of families
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 9, 2021Thirty-four Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah accept GRACE scholarships. All students receiving GRACE Scholars awards receive money for their entire Catholic school matriculation as long as they show financial need.