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Racism and the death penalty
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Tender smiles on our heavenly Father’s face
October 28, 2022On my walks in the neighborhood, I enjoy capturing photos of birds and beasts, which I collect under the heading “Catch of the Day.”
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A time to live and a time to die
October 28, 2022As the year is drawing to an end, nature is, in a sense, preaching a silent sermon to us. The days are getting shorter, the air is cooler, trees are shedding leaves. We are in a season marked by death.
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Atlanta seminarians meet with newly appointed auxiliary bishop
October 28, 2022Eight seminarians from the Archdiocese of Atlanta had the opportunity to meet the newly appointed auxiliary bishop for North and Central Georgia, Bishop-designate John Nhan Tran. The seminarians study at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, where the bishop-designate has been serving.
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Aiding people on their worst day, funeral workers serve others’ needs
October 27, 2022November brings days of remembrance for the church’s beloved dead—All Saints’ Day, a holy day of obligation, followed by All Souls’ Day. Those who help bury the dead and accompany their grieving families regard their work as a privilege.
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‘Can’t not do it,’ says Sister Prejean of her fight to end death penalty
October 27, 2022Sister Helen Prejean, a Sister of St. Joseph, shows no signs of slowing down in her long-standing fight to end the death penalty. At 83, she is writing her fourth book while directing her advocacy organization, Ministry Against the Death Penalty, in New Orleans.
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St. Jude the Apostle Church hosts ministry to Brazilian community as it marks 25 years
October 27, 2022The Brazilian Catholic community’s 25th celebration culminated Oct. 12 with a show of faith featuring the patron of the South American country.
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Faith community critical to address criminal justice reform
October 27, 2022Local faith communities will soon gather to discuss their role in addressing the challenges of mass incarceration.
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Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis finds home in Atlanta
October 27, 2022A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis now has a permanent home in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. “It is a precious gift from the Bishop of Assisi,” said Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.
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Annual #iGiveCatholic campaign set for November 29
October 27, 2022Dozens of parishes, school and ministries in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will benefit from this year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign, on Tuesday, Nov. 29.