February 4, 2021
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Pope talks about Iraq trip, Catholic journalism, church in U.S.
By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
Published February 8, 2021During a special audience with Catholic News Service, Pope Francis said that unless there is a serious new wave of COVID-19 infections in Iraq, he has every intention of visiting the country in early March.
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OLV’s Wilkerson named Principal of the Year
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published February 5, 2021With his students joining by virtual assembly, George Wilkerson of Our Lady of Victory School learned Dec. 3 that he was selected Principal of the Year for the 2020-21 school year.
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Finding perfect love in a troubled world
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published February 5, 2021Fear is becoming a dominant force, as the pandemic radically changes our lives. There’s a poem by T.S. Eliot about growing old with the plaintive line, “Do I dare to eat a peach?”
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The role of deacons
By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, Commentary
Published February 5, 2021On Feb. 6, seven men will present themselves to me in the Cathedral of Christ the King, and I will be honored to ordain them to the Order of Deacon.
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40 Days for Life kicks off in Atlanta on Ash Wednesday
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 5, 2021The annual 40 Days for Life campaign, bringing Christians together to end abortion, launches on Feb. 17.
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Atlanta Catholics praying for post-inauguration unity
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 5, 2021Post-inauguration, Catholics in the archdiocese are praying for unity and healing of divisions.
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Catholic Schools Week honorees exemplify faith, excellence and service
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 5, 2021The Office of Catholic Schools for the archdiocese named its 2020-21 honorees representing each school in celebration of Catholic Schools Week.
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New on-demand Bible study featured on The Quest Atlanta 1160 AM
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021A new Bible study podcast on the Book of Esther is being rolled out by The Quest Atlanta 1160 AM station, offering guidance for these trying times.
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Ash Wednesday: Different look, same message
By CAROL ZIMMERMANN, Catholic News Service
Published February 4, 2021Ash Wednesday, as with many other things right now, will have a different look at many Catholic parishes across the United States this year.
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Faith and bonds enrich outgoing Blessed Trinity football coach
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021After 10 seasons with the Titans, Tim McFarlin has stepped down as the head football coach at Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell.
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Departing St. Pius X coach leaves legacy on and off the football field
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021After 20 years with the Golden Lions, Paul Standard will leave his position as head football coach of St. Pius X High School in Atlanta.
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Town hall addresses coronavirus’ impact on hunger
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021A virtual town hall on hunger and justice, sponsored by Justice and Peace Ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, discussed global hunger and the impact of the coronavirus.
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Young people urged to be ‘persistent in highlighting’ the sacredness of life
By BY RICHARD SZCZEPANOWSKI , Catholic News Service
Published February 4, 2021The continuing COVID-19 pandemic and strict restrictions intended to slow its spread did not stop young people and others from rallying, praying and standing up for life Jan. 29 in the nation’s capital.
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Deacon Richard Suever, who served at Holy Cross, died December 26
Published February 4, 2021
Richard (Dick) M. Suever died on Dec. 26, 2020. He was 90 years old. He was ordained to the permanent diaconate, serving Holy Cross Church in Atlanta for more than 25 years.
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Archdiocese announces consolidation of two southside Catholic schools
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published February 4, 2021Our Lady of Victory School in Tyrone and Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fayetteville will be consolidated into one PreK-12 Catholic school beginning in the 2022-23 school year.