October 3, 2024
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Lynn Kolodziej to speak at November Magnificat
Published October 23, 2024
Lynn Kolodziej, whose life was transformed by attending a Life in the Spirit Seminar in college, will be the speaker at the Magnificat meal for women on Saturday, Nov. 16.
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‘The Wild Robot’ refreshing entertainment for the family
By JOSEPH McALEER, OSV News
Published October 9, 2024Cast aside any concerns about the dangers of artificial intelligence– “The Wild Robot” (Dreamworks) has arrived, a Mary Poppins bot ready to chase your cares away in this warm and fuzzy animated adaptation of the bestselling children’s book by Peter Brown.
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The grass is not greener on the other side
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER III
Published October 9, 2024When we think “the grass is greener on the other side,” we may conclude that others are more blessed than we are if they have a better situation in life or have been successful in accomplishing goals. This should not be the case if the Lord is truly our Shepherd.
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‘Los 72’ catechist program fosters spiritual growth for Hispanic community
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published October 4, 2024The “Los 72” catechist program in its fifth meeting on Sept. 21 had attendees laughing, dancing and reflecting upon their purpose to serve in the church. This workshop trains Hispanic and Latino catechists.
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Blessed Trinity HS volleyball team wins against St. Pius X rivals
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 4, 2024A volleyball game between Blessed Trinity High School and St. Pius X High School was fought to the final set before Blessed Trinity High School’s Titans defeated their rivals.
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Our Lady of the Assumption students uphold tradition of serving others
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published October 3, 2024Our Lady of the Assumption School celebrated its 14th annual Day of Service on Sept. 18. Centered around community service, the day teaches students about the value of helping those in need.
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Dioceses of Atlanta Province begin storm recovery work
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published October 3, 2024As Tropical Storm Helene moved north, it downed trees, flooded neighborhoods and left communities with power loss and lack of water. The five dioceses of the Province of Atlanta each experienced some impact with several western North Carolina communities suffering devastating flooding.
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Relief efforts underway in western North Carolina; flooding caused by Helene devastates region
By CATHOLIC NEWS HERALD/OSV NEWS
Published October 3, 2024Relief efforts are under way to help communities across western North Carolina reeling from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene.
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Georgia’s bishops call abortion ruling a ‘terrible step backwards’
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 1, 2024Georgia’s bishops offered a statement Oct. 1, following the ruling that struck down the state’s LIFE Act. In it they ask for all people of goodwill to take the cause for life to prayer and action.
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Georgia’s abortion ban struck down again; abortions can now be performed up to 22 weeks
By OSV NEWS
Published September 30, 2024Judge Robert McBurney of Superior Court of Fulton County in Atlanta ruled Sept. 30 that Georgia can no longer enforce its so-called “heartbeat law” on abortion.