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Sophia Academy Founder To Be Magnificat Speaker
March 31, 2005Marie S. Corrigan, visionary and founder of Sophia Academy in Atlanta, will speak at the next Magnificat breakfast, set for Saturday, April 30. Corrigan will speak about the many providential events that have influenced her life. After the premature birth of identical twin daughters, she embarked on a long journey of medical care for the […]
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‘Pascua Juvenil’ Planned For Hispanic Young Adults
March 31, 2005The Office of Hispanic Young Adult Ministry will sponsor a bilingual Easter celebration for young adults with the theme of “Human Dignity, God’s Gift” on Saturday, April 16, at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. The day of spiritual renewal during the Easter season called “Pascua Juvenil,” or “Easter for Youth,” is a tradition for young people […]
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Archbishop Announces Senior Administrative Appointments
March 31, 2005As part of establishing a strong support team, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced several changes in the senior administrative staff for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Effective April 24, he has appointed Father Joseph Corbett as vicar general of the archdiocese, succeeding Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan, who is stepping down from the role of vicar […]
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Ducks And Lilies And Chocolates, Oh My!
March 24, 2005In the black-and-white photo, my sister and I stand side-by-side, looking tanned from the Miami sun. We are decked out in crisp Easter finery, complete with straw hats. We are bursting with pride because in our hands we are cradling something that for us was the essence of Easter joy: two very fuzzy, tiny baby […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (March 24, 2005)
March 24, 2005Jewish leaders in greater Atlanta hosted a luncheon last Friday, March 18, to welcome me as the new Roman Catholic Archbishop in North Georgia. It was a splendid event and one that helped me to understand even better the vitally important work of ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. This gathering was actually the second such event […]
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The Irish ‘Drown In Shamrocks’ On Saint’s Day
March 24, 2005On a chilly, overcast day, like many St. Patrick’s Days in their native Ireland, the Irish faithful of Atlanta gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King for the annual Mass to honor the saint who converted many to Christianity. The March 17 Mass, sponsored annually by the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, was celebrated […]
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Wonder What Bernadette Gave Up For Lent?
March 24, 2005Cathedral of Christ the King spiritual formation coordinator Bernadette Flowers decided to give something unusual up for Lent this year—her hair. She joined thousands of people across the country willing to let go of glamour for a good cause: fund-raising for research into childhood cancer. Flowers was among several dozen people who had their heads […]
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Archbishop Gregory To Lead Pilgrimage To Italy
March 24, 2005A pilgrimage is planned with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to Rome, Italy, June 22-July 2, when he will receive the pallium from Pope John Paul II. On June 29, at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Holy Father will celebrate a special Mass during which he will present the pallium to Archbishop Gregory as well as other […]
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Priest-Author Explains ‘The Passion Of The Christ’
March 24, 2005When Father John Bartunek talks about the movie “The Passion of the Christ,” he compares it to the awe he felt on first beholding the beauty of Italy’s churches. And like great art and architecture, he says, the experience is more meaningful when a guide provides details of the artist’s intentions, cultural intricacies and the […]
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OLA Teacher’s Crosses Inspire Students, Collectors
March 24, 2005One of the most universally recognized symbols of Christianity in the world, the cross serves as a powerful visual reminder of Jesus and the sacrifice He made for humanity. Imagine then, the impact that a beautiful collection of crosses might have on Catholic school students. Mary Baxter, a seventh-grade teacher at Our Lady of the […]