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Dying Pope Preached Moving Sermon, Archbishop Says
April 7, 2005It was supposed to be a celebration, a Mass to officially welcome Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to the Cathedral of Christ the King. But a Mass held just a few hours after news was received of Pope John Paul II’s death April 2 quickly turned a celebratory occasion into a somber one. Black fabric draped […]
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Our Easter Journey: Running Back To Christ
April 7, 2005Lent was not going very well. I had tried to give up sweets, but after a few days, grew so depressed that I ripped open a bag of M&M’s® and gobbled them down like a drug addict, getting a fix. After that, I decided to switch to going without breakfasts instead. The second day, I […]
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Georgia Governor Marks Pope’s Death
April 7, 2005Gov. Sonny Perdue issued the following statement Saturday, April 2, regarding the passing of Pope John Paul II: “Mary and I wish to express our sadness at the passing of Pope John Paul II and our condolences to Archbishop Gregory and Georgia’s entire Catholic community of faith. Pope John Paul II was a beloved leader […]
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Archbishop Remembers ‘Gentle, Loving Shepherd’
April 7, 2005In a press conference held less than two hours after Pope John Paul II’s death, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said that the church had lost “a most faithful pastor and teacher.” At the rectory of the Cathedral of Christ the King, in front of members of the secular media of Atlanta, Archbishop Gregory recounted his […]
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Prayer Vigil Brings Community Together In Prayer
April 7, 2005As word came that Pope John Paul II was gravely ill, archdiocesan Catholics flocked to the Cathedral of Christ the King to pray for their shepherd and to find comfort in community and in the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Hundreds of people crowded into the Cathedral Friday, April 1, for a prayer […]
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Pilgrim Pontiff Was World’s Apostle, Conscience
April 7, 2005Pope John Paul II, who died April 2 at age 84, was a voice of conscience for the world and a modern-day apostle for his church. To both roles he brought a philosopher’s intellect, a pilgrim’s spiritual intensity and an actor’s flair for the dramatic. That combination made him one of the most forceful moral […]
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Pope John Paul II Published 14 Encyclical Letters
April 7, 2005During his more than 26-year tenure, Pope John Paul II published 14 encyclical letters. Here is a chronological list of all his encyclicals: 1. “Redemptor Hominis” (“The Redeemer of Man”), 1979: On Jesus Christ and the dignity his redemption brings to the human race. 2. “Dives in Misericordia” (“Rich in Mercy”), 1980: On God the […]
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Important Dates In Pope John Paul’s Life, Pontificate
April 7, 2005Here are some important dates in the life of Pope John Paul II: 1920: Karol Wojtyla is born May 18, baptized June 20 in Wadowice, Poland. 1929: His mother dies; he receives first Communion. 1938: Moves to Krakow with father; enters Jagellonian University, joins experimental theater group. 1939: Germany and Soviet Union invade Poland. 1940: […]
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Savannah To Host Regional Stewardship Conference
April 7, 2005The fourth annual Regional Stewardship Conference will be held on Saturday, April 23, at the Savannah DeSoto Hilton. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh and Savannah, the conference will help bring the stewardship message to life with keynote speaker Father Dan Mahan, pastor of St. Louis Church in […]
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IHM School To Host Annual Auction
April 7, 2005Immaculate Heart of Mary School will host its second annual auction on Saturday, April 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. This year’s theme is “A Tailgate Party.” All are invited to join the IHM community as the gym is transformed into a fantastic tailgate setting filled with great food, fabulous auction […]