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Commentary: The Samaritan Woman Who Encountered Jesus
March 3, 2005During Lent, thousands of catechumens throughout the nation are preparing to receive the sacraments of Christian initiation, baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist, at the deeply inspiring Easter Vigil. Accompanying the catechumens are numerous candidates—those who are already baptized but wish to embrace the fullness of the Catholic faith and deepen their commitment to Christ through […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (March 3, 2005)
March 3, 2005A longstanding commitment brought me to Rome last week. As many of you may know, I had been invited to make a presentation at a symposium sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Social Communications—the Vatican’s equivalent of a media department. The talk was very well received, and I am pleased to have had an opportunity […]
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Group Continues Call For Death Penalty Moratorium
March 3, 2005On Feb. 22, dozens of religious leaders and supportive citizens gathered in the rotunda of the Georgia State Capitol and pleaded for a halt on executions to study the flaws in Georgia’s death penalty system. State Rep. Pam Stephenson, State Sen. Sam Zamarippa and a coalition of human rights and religious organizations under the banner […]
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Archbishop Holds Listening Sessions With Priests
March 3, 2005In his first month in office, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has made it a priority to hold a series of listening sessions with priests of the archdiocese to learn their concerns firsthand and establish a framework for his working relationship with the presbyterate. Organized by deanery, three meetings were facilitated by Father Robert Silva, president […]
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Annual Event ‘Honors The Shepherds’
March 3, 2005The annual Shepherd’s Night dinner was held Tuesday, Feb. 1, at St. Joseph Church, Marietta. The event, which honors the work of archdiocesan and religious order priests who serve the archdiocese, is hosted each year by the Serrans, members of the lay organization that supports vocations to priesthood and Religious life. More than 200 attended […]
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St. Pius Arts Expansion Sets New Stage For Students
March 3, 2005St. Pius X High School has completed the renovation and expansion of its fine arts wing, providing lighter, more technologically conducive space for artistic exploration and inspiration for the music, drama, art and dance programs. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will dedicate the new wing on Friday, March 11, at 9 a.m., which will be followed […]
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St. Patrick’s Day To Be Celebrated With Mass, Parade
March 3, 2005Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day properly takes a week or more, based on a look at the schedule of events for Atlanta in 2005. All are invited to attend the annual Black Tie Hibernian Benevolent Society St. Patrick’s Day Ball on Friday, March 11, at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. Tickets at $85 per person or […]
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Youth Ministry To Sponsor Prayer Workshop
March 3, 2005The Office of Youth Ministry will sponsor a three-session “Prayer and Intercession Workshop” March 12, April 9 and May 7 at St. Pius X High School. The workshop is designed for laity to come together and pray for the Archdiocese of Atlanta and all of its ministries. Anyone involved in any ministry (religious education, youth […]
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Vocations Fair Set For March 12
March 3, 2005The Archdiocese of Atlanta will sponsor a Vocations Fair on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the Cathedral. Separate panel discussion groups for men and women will be offered, featuring […]
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Apostolate Presents Lenten Reflection
March 3, 2005The Apostolate for Family Consecration will present the Year of the Eucharist Lenten Reflection, featuring its co-founder and president Jerome Coniker, at three locations in the archdiocese. Coniker, a consultant for the Pontifical Council for the Family and also president and co-founder of Familyland Television Network, will speak on the second night of each two-day […]