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Week To Focus On Awareness Of Vocations
March 4, 2004Father Brian Higgins loves being a priest. And he hopes that in his role as vocations director for the archdiocese, he can lead others to love what they are called by God to do. “I just want them to love their vocation as much as I love mine,” he said. Creating a deeper awareness of […]
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Singles Event Features St. Thomas More Movie
February 26, 2004The Christ the King Singles group and Spiritual Cinema will present “An Evening With St. Thomas More” on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the parish hall of the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. All singles and families are welcome. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with the sorrowful mysteries of the rosary, followed by […]
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Lent: Pope Reflects On The Needs Of Children
February 26, 2004The evocative rite of the imposition of ashes marks the beginning of the holy season of Lent, when the liturgy once more calls the faithful to radical conversion and trust in God’s mercy. This year’s theme—“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me” (Mt 18:5)—invites us to reflect on the condition of children. […]
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Archdiocese Releases Results Of Abuse Analysis
February 26, 2004The Archdiocese of Atlanta announced the results of a quantitative analysis of the sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy from 1950 to 2002. This analysis was performed as part of the John Jay Study undertaken by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Archbishop John F. Donoghue believed it was imperative that the Archdiocese […]
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New Tradition Established At Popular Dads’ Day
February 26, 2004A unique commitment to their Catholic faith and the rigors of fatherhood in the year 2004 motivated more than 250 men to attend a “Dads’ Morning of Recollection” Jan. 31, featuring the wisdom of keynote speaker Msgr. Richard Lopez. The annual men’s retreat, which has been a tradition at St. Pius X High School in […]
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Medical Team From Parishes Caught In Haitian Unrest
February 26, 2004Members of a medical mission team from St. Monica and St. Benedict churches in Duluth were providing medical care in Hinche, Haiti, on Feb. 16 from the grounds of Sacred Heart Church, when they got word that rebels had burned the police station, killing three. As smoke rose into the sky, the medical team, including […]
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Passionist Father Will Speak At Holy Cross
February 26, 2004Holy Cross Church in Atlanta will hold a parish mission with the theme “Called to Discipleship” on Sunday through Wednesday, March 7-10 with Father Richard Parks, CP. The sessions will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night and will run around 35 minutes. On Sunday evening, Father Parks will speak on “Love and Commitment.” The topic […]
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Two Douglas County Parishes Come Together For Lenten Mission
February 26, 2004Three priests with the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) will lead members of Douglas County’s two Catholic congregations in a five-day Lenten season mission. Members of St. John Vianney Parish in Lithia Springs will join those of Douglasville’s St. Theresa’s Parish for the mission to be hosted by St. Theresa’s, located at 4401 […]
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Lay Ministers To Present Mission At Holy Trinity
February 26, 2004“John 17 Mission: Building Parish Community,” an experience of lay spirituality presented by New York-based lay ministers John and Kathleen Colligan, will be held at Holy Trinity Church in Peachtree City from March 7-10. The purpose of the mission is to build a stronger sense of parish community and to develop a renewed awareness of […]
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Marist Holds Annual Model Arab League
February 26, 2004The 13th annual Model Arab League convened at Marist School on Thursday, Jan. 29 and Friday, Jan. 30. More than 240 students representing 20 schools in the Atlanta area attended the simulated conference of Arab countries to discuss international issues facing these nations. Each school represents one or more Arab nations, and students conduct diplomatic […]