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SVDP On Team Fighting Hunger
June 23, 2005Vincentians are fighting hunger one step at a time—by the sweat of their brow and the burn in their muscles. Celebrating $23,000 raised for the St. Vincent de Paul Society in this year’s Hunger Walk/Run at Turner Field, the Catholic lay-run charity held a barbecue June 15 at the Atlanta Community Food Bank to honor […]
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A DECREE OF ESTABLISHMENT
June 23, 2005A DECREE OF ESTABLISHMENT The Catholic Church has been blessed with enormous growth in the area of White County. The Mission of St. Paul the Apostle in Cleveland has now grown to the point where it merits establishment as a parish. Therefore, having heard the Council of Priests of the Archdiocese, in order better to […]
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Georgia Attorney Culls Maritain Writings Into Book On Christianity In Public Square
June 23, 2005With discussion topics ranging from restriction of prayer at high school graduations to end-of-life issues and abortion, many people—from atheists to evangelicals—have something to say these days about the role of Christian values in public life and the separation of church and state. Attorney James P. Kelly III of Alpharetta over the last decade has […]
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Kelly Uses Beliefs To Address Issues For UNESCO
June 23, 2005Jacques Maritain was one of the principal founders of and French ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Attorney Jim Kelly now draws upon the French Catholic philosopher’s wisdom as a member since Jan. 1 of the U.S. National Commission to UNESCO, which provides expert advice in five program areas of education, […]
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‘Ballroom’ Movie Dances Into Viewers’ Hearts
June 23, 2005Funny, touching, and exhilarating, “Mad Hot Ballroom” is a charming documentary that examines the effect that a ballroom dance program has on the lives of school children across the city of New York. The filmmakers, Marilyn Agrelo and Amy Sewell, follow diverse groups of students in four elementary schools across the city. These four schools […]
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Compilation Introduces Georgia Writer’s Faith
June 23, 2005FLANNERY O’CONNOR—SPIRITUAL WRITINGS; edited by Robert Ellsberg. Orbis Books (New York, 2003); 173 pp.; $15. Flannery O’Connor, the Catholic writer from Milledgeville, was at a posh dinner hosted by another writer, when a discussion about the Eucharist broke out. The hostess said she thought the Eucharist was a “pretty good symbol,” and O’Connor couldn’t hold […]
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Monastery Pioneer Father Charles Zell Dies
June 23, 2005Father Charles Zell, OCSO, one of the pioneers of the Monastery of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit, died in the monastery infirmary June 16. He was 92. The body of Father Charles was received in the monastery church on Friday, June 17, and the Mass of Resurrection and burial were held June 18 with […]
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Series Offers Speakers, Fellowship For Young Adults
June 23, 2005The archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring another season of Theology on Tap for single and married adults ages 18-40. The series will be held on Wednesday nights in July and September. On each evening of the program, gathering for dinner and drinks begins at 7 p.m., the program starts at 7:30 p.m., and a […]
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Retreat In Spanish Offered At Holy Trinity
June 23, 2005Father Jorge Colon, CSsR, ordained a Redemptorist priest almost 28 years ago, will lead a retreat at Holy Trinity Church, 101 Walt Banks Road. The theme of the retreat is “What Prevents Us From Living a Life in the Holy Spirit.” The retreat will begin on Friday, July 1, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and […]
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Apologetics Series To Begin At Christ The King
June 23, 2005The Cathedral of Christ the King will offer the Reason to Believe Apologetics series beginning on Friday, July 8, at 7 p.m. This six-week series of seminars will be held on Fridays—July 8, 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5 and 12. All are invited to come and hear new speakers address current issues that concern […]