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New Jubilee Book Offers Historical View Of Archdiocese
December 14, 2006Catholics craving an in-depth history of their faith in the South will now have a chance to purchase a keepsake book that will give a detailed insight into the early Catholics in Georgia. Archdiocesan archivist John Hanley wrote and edited the book, “The History of the Archdiocese of Atlanta,” which has been published by Editions […] Full Story
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Friends Reflect On A Beloved Deacon
December 14, 2006The faithful of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Blairsville were deeply saddened by the loss of their friend and spiritual leader, Deacon William Diehl, who died Aug. 11, following a painful battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Marie, son Robert, daughter Kelly and granddaughter Kasey. Deacon Bill was a professed member […]
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Pius’ Season Ends; Marist Will Play For State Title
December 14, 2006There’s a line in the 2000 movie “Remember the Titans” when the assistant coach Bill Yoast says, “You make sure they remember, forever, the night they played the Titans!” Well, the same can be said for St. Pius X High School, Atlanta. Even though they lost to Northside Warner Robins High School in their first […] Full Story
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Retreat For Dads Offered At Blessed Trinity Feb. 3
December 14, 2006Fathers and grandfathers of past, present and future Marist School, Atlanta, and Blessed Trinity High School students are invited to attend a Dads Retreat with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Blessed Trinity. In addition to Mass and discussions led by Archbishop Gregory, the day will also include […] Full Story
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St. Pius To Hold Event For Fathers
December 14, 2006The 16th annual Dad’s Morning of Recollection will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at St. Pius X High School, 2674 Johnson Road, NE. Msgr. Richard Lopez, a well-known speaker and religion teacher at St. Pius, will lead the event, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. with Mass, followed by doughnuts and coffee. There will then […] Full Story
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Roswell Parish To Host Catholic Author, Television Host
December 14, 2006Best-selling Catholic author and television personality Patrick Madrid will lead “Surprised by the Truth,” an apologetics and Bible conference Jan. 26 and 27, 2007, at St. Peter Chanel Church. Madrid, the author of 12 books, including “Surprised by the Truth,” “Does the Bible Really Say That?” and “Search and Rescue,” is also the editor of […] Full Story
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Kindred Spirits To Hold Christmas Dance
December 14, 2006Kindred Spirits, a ministry to single Christians over age 40 based at the Cathedral of Christ the King, will sponsor a Christmas dance at the Church of St. Ann, Marietta, Saturday, Dec. 16, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Attire for the dance is “casual upscale holiday,” and the cost to attend is $15. Correct change […]
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OLA’s New Church Sails With Spiritual Fervor
December 14, 2006With the nave’s iron crucifix shaped like an anchor and wood rafters resembling the hull of a ship, Our Lady of the Assumption Church embarks on a new phase of its voyage of faith as it begins the second year of ministry in its elegant Gothic church. New families as well as longtime and reconnecting […]
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Mary: The Perfect Symbol Of Advent
December 7, 2006A mother bird chooses nesting material so carefully: bits of feathers, tiny twigs, soft grasses that will comfort the baby birds. Every human mother-to-be goes through nesting behavior too, as she gathers a crib, the clothing and the toys. To make the new nest, the bird has to empty the old one of anything that […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (December 7, 2006)
December 7, 2006The other day, I met a couple of our youngsters from St. Pius X High School as I was shopping for my “secret Santa” kid at a local sports store. These two young men were out shopping with one of their mothers, and they spied me and stopped by to say hello! It’s always good […]