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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 […]
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Annual Teleconference To Address End-of-Life Issues
April 7, 2005A panel discussion featuring nationally known speakers on ethical dilemmas related to end of life will be presented at the Hospice Foundation of America’s 12th annual bereavement teleconference. The panel will address the relationship of ethics, values, religion and legalities. VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Atlanta will serve as a local downlink sponsor. The national, […]
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Schiavo’s Death Mourned, Said To Raise Questions
April 7, 2005The plight of Terri Schiavo, who died March 31 nearly two weeks after her feeding tube was disconnected, raised critical questions for society, according to Baltimore Cardinal William H. Keeler, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities. Schiavo, 41, had been in what doctors defined as a persistent vegetative state since 1990, when […]
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Next Pope To Face Challenges Over Priests, Mission
April 7, 2005Although Pope John Paul II leaves behind a legacy of pastoral accomplishments, his successor will also face a number of challenges in areas of church governance, missionary strategies and priestly ministry. The challenges are expected to loom large in the cardinals’ daily discussions ahead of the conclave, where they will assess church priorities and begin […]