2022
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Atlanta Catholic transforms personal suffering into hope
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published March 21, 2022The meaning of suffering is something Paula Umana has contemplated often since her diagnosis with a paralyzing neurological disorder seven years ago. The Atlanta Catholic offers hope in a new book sharing the stories of others who suffer.
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Drawn by lives of believers, hundreds exploring the faith
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 20, 2022More than 1,400 women, children and men are preparing to take their next steps in faith by joining the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. They will be received into the church at Easter.
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Expanded Laudato Si’ plan builds on local environmental efforts
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 16, 2022The Archdiocese of Atlanta has expanded its Laudato Si’ Action Plan. The nearly 80-page document provides suggestions for how Catholics can care for the environment, as well as highlight the work of the archdiocese. It is available in English and Spanish.
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Ukrainian Catholic Church collects aid, gathers in prayer for ‘heartbreaking’ conflict
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 16, 2022As the Divine Liturgy concluded at Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in Conyers, the priest standing before the altar led the faithful to pray for “mercy and compassions” for the people in his homeland.
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‘Defend these innocent civilians,’ says Ukrainian Catholic archbishop
By BARB FRAZE, Catholic News Service
Published March 16, 2022In a March 14 interview, Archbishop Borys Gudziak, the Ukrainian Catholic archbishop of Philadelphia, said Russian President Vladimir Putin did not invade Ukraine out of concern that NATO would encroach on his borders, but fears about the spread of democracy.
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Deacon Joseph Eustace served St. Mary’s Church
Published March 4, 2022
Deacon Joseph Cruess Eustace died on Tuesday, Feb. 22. He was 65 years old. He served in prison ministry and at St. Mary’s Church, Rome.
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The best laid plans of mice and men
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published March 4, 2022On a blistering August day, my husband and I sat on the back deck having supper and listing our future adventures.
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Remembering Deacon Larry Casey
Published March 4, 2022
Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Brennan Casey died on Feb. 21 at his home following an extended illness. He was 89 years old.
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A community reflects on thirst, both physical and spiritual
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 4, 2022At St. Philip Benizi Church’s “I Thirst” program on Feb. 26, about 50 people had a chance to reflect on the plight of those living in areas without access to clean drinking water while sharing their faith before the Lenten season. Majok Marier, who escaped war in South Sudan, spoke about his drinking water project.
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Holy Spirit Prep partners with sports character program
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published March 4, 2022Winning-at-all-costs coaching, sports specialization and “sports rage” are eroding the culture of youth sports. To counter those challenges, Holy Spirit Preparatory School is partnering with the Play Like a Champion Today Character Education Through Sports program.
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New community market provides food help to Atlanta residents
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 4, 2022The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta has transformed its food pantry ministry into a market, offering customers a chance to shop for kitchen staples.
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Divorced, separated Catholics invited to reflection April 23
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 3, 2022A relatively new apostolate in the Archdiocese of Atlanta—Witness to Marriage—seeks to support separated and divorced Catholics, and will host a morning reflection in April.
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Pinecrest student invited to Carnegie Youth Orchestra
Published March 3, 2022
Carnegie Hall and its Weill Music Institute has invited Pinecrest Academy Senior Ryan Clever to be a member of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) for the 2022 season.
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Annual Appeal calls faithful to be ‘transformed in Christ’
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 3, 2022The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal helps to carry out the mission of the Archdiocese of Atlanta by supporting ministerial, outreach, education, evangelization and discipleship work in north and central Georgia.
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A Lenten pursuit of patience
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, S.M.
Published March 2, 2022As we set out on the journey of repentance, eager to prepare properly for celebrating the miracle of the Resurrection and its shower of forgiveness and blessing, we assess what kind of sacrifice we can make during Lent.
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Those Winter Sundays
By DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
Published February 24, 2022February has always been one of my favorite months. The great celebratory liturgical seasons of Christmas and Epiphany come to an end, and we acknowledge Candlemas, the presentation of the Infant Jesus in the temple, when Anna and Simeon in their old age were allowed a glimpse of God’s promise fulfilled.
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‘Christ plays in ten thousand places’
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published February 22, 2022A friend from my graduate-school days emailed me that one of our philosophy professors had died. This man was a lifelong atheist, so I’m praying he had a change of heart as he was dying.
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Deacon John Thomas Mason remembered
Published February 21, 2022
Deacon John Thomas Mason of Cherry Log died on Jan. 30. A longtime deacon at St. Anthony Church in Blue Ridge, he was 81 years old.
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Sister Marie Sullivan’s service made a difference with the poor
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 21, 2022Sister Marie Sullivan, a Sinsinawa Dominican, served families in need in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for many years. She died Feb. 9 at the age of 90.
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Eucharistic Congress volunteers needed
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022Volunteers are needed for the 25th Eucharistic Congress, to be held June 17-18, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.