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Vatican Says Pope’s Hospitalization Is Precaution
February 10, 2005The Vatican said Pope John Paul II continued to improve, but his doctors were keeping him in the hospital for a few more days as a precaution. The 84-year-old pontiff felt well enough to deliver a brief blessing to the faithful six days after he was hospitalized for flu-related breathing problems. But his weak health […]
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Vatican Official Says Pope Alone Weighs Health, Papacy
February 10, 2005When a top Vatican official said papal resignation should be left to the “conscience” of Pope John Paul II, it reignited a debate that has been smoldering for many years. Inside and outside the Vatican, prelates and lay experts have fallen into two camps: those who think the pope would resign if he felt he […]
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2005 Marks 30th Year Of Operation Rice Bowl
February 10, 2005This Lent marks the 30th anniversary of Operation Rice Bowl, a seven-week program of prayer, fasting, learning and giving through which U.S. Catholics contribute millions of dollars each year to alleviate poverty and hunger at home and abroad. In an announcement released from its Baltimore headquarters, Catholic Relief Services, which sponsors the program, said millions […]
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Women, Youth To Be Recognized By AACCW
February 10, 2005Outstanding women and youth of the archdiocese will be honored on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the annual Recognition Day sponsored by the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. Mass in honor of the women and youth selected as outstanding by their individual parishes or missions will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of […]
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UGA Catholic Center Hosts Annual 5-K ‘Human Race’
February 10, 2005The Catholic Center at the University of Georgia invites runners and walkers to participate in its 27th annual 5-K Human Race, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26. Entry forms can be found on the Catholic Center’s Web site at www.uga.edu/cc. Following registration from 7-8:30 a.m., the race starts at 9 a.m. at the […]
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Students’ Work Honored For Seeking Solutions To Poverty
February 10, 2005Catholic Social Services’ Parish and Community Ministry Program announced the award winners for the third annual Archdiocesan Catholic Campaign for Human Development Arts Contest for Catholic school students in grades seven to 12 with the theme: “Unlock Opportunities: End Poverty.” Students used posters, poems or multi-media designs to communicate their understanding of poverty and what […]
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Filipino-Americans Celebrate Santo Niño Fiesta
February 10, 2005About 400 Filipino-Americans from across Georgia celebrated the Santo Niño fiesta on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Corpus Christi Church, taking part in a Catholic devotion from their homeland that is over 475 years old. A warm and sunny day with clouds floating across blue skies was perfect for the celebration of the 13th annual Santo […]
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The Top 10 Films Of 2004 And Top Ten For Families
February 10, 2005Top 10 lists are always a dicey proposition. Some years, the harvest of good films is plentiful; other times you really have to search. While many in the year’s crop were disappointing, trite or even trashy, 2004 was not without some truly exceptional motion pictures. From a church perspective, it is even trickier. Do you […]
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Art Auction To Benefit Our Lady Of Mercy High School
February 10, 2005For the third year, Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fayette County will host an art exhibition and auction featuring a wide range of art and sculpture. A major fund-raiser for the school, the auction will be held on Saturday evening, Feb. 19, at the school at 7:30 p.m., with a preview at 6:30 […]
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New Catholic Musical To Be Performed At St. Brigid
February 10, 2005A new Catholic musical with 21 original songs, and singers and actors from the Catholic community, will be performed in February and March at St. Brigid Church. Entitled “The Wonders of His Love,” the musical is written and directed by David Burke, who holds a bachelor’s degree in music theory/composition and in choral music education. […]