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Women Of Northwest Deanery To Meet Feb. 12
February 10, 2005Catholic women from the 32 parishes in the Northwest Deanery of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women are invited to a meeting on Saturday, Feb. 12, at St. John Vianney Church, 1920 Skyview Drive. The program will include updating bylaws and electing members to serve on the nominating committee for the AACCW and for […]
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Catholic Schools Aid Soldiers, Tsunami Survivors
February 10, 2005During national Catholic Schools Week, which was celebrated Jan. 30-Feb. 5, many of the schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta chose to focus on service to others and appreciation within their communities. Catholic Schools Week at St. Jude the Apostle School found students celebrating their many blessings, while reaching out to those serving the country […]
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Marist Boys Get By Blessed Trinity In Double OT
February 9, 2005On the eve of Super Bowl XLIII, it took two overtimes for Marist School to outpace Blessed Trinity in a low scoring game 51-48. Marist was led by senior shooting guard John (“JJ”) Mann with 23 points. Blessed Trinity senior forward Arris Brundidge scored 27 points in a losing cause. In the girls game Marist […]
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Recognition Day Mass For Women, Youth
February 9, 2005The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will celebrate the annual AACCW Recognition Day for outstanding women and youth on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, beginning at 10 a.m. Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue will be the principal celebrant of the Mass with the spiritual moderator […]
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Deacons Assist Archbishop, Priests In Serving Church
February 3, 2005My Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, It warms my heart, to be in prayer with the Diaconate Community of the Archdiocese, and to have the opportunity to tell you first hand what a force for good for the Church and for me personally God has provided through your generous and faithful service and to […]
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Jesuit From Atlanta Witnesses Tragedy In Sri Lanka
February 3, 2005The plan was to get up early Sunday morning, Dec. 26, to head north from Trincomalee to Nilaveli Beach to see about catching a skiff to Pigeon Island to go snorkeling. Of course, the idea of getting up early the day after Christmas did not sound too inviting, but I liked the idea of seeing […]
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A Cold Priest Considers Why Winter’s Come South
February 3, 2005Well, here I am stuck in my home in an ice storm on the last Sunday of January, with no electricity. I’m unable to get out to Mass due to shut down roadways. I’m able to heat chicken noodle soup on the wood-burning stove, so thank God for little favors. Upset and frustrated, I’m trying […]
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Cathedral To Present Lenten Music Series On Fridays
February 3, 2005Throughout the ages, the Fridays of Lent have been a special time of fasting and reflection. And throughout the ages musicians have created some of the most extraordinary music ever written for the various celebrations of Lent. This year, on the five Fridays of Lent, the Cathedral of Christ the King will present a new […]
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Pope John Paul II Hospitalized After Falling Ill
February 3, 2005Pope John Paul II was taken to a Rome hospital late Feb. 1 with severe breathing problems caused by an inflammation in his throat, Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls told reporters in a statement issued at midnight. The pope, 84, came down with the flu Jan. 30. About 10:50 p.m. Feb. 1 he was rushed to […]
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Archbishop Affirms Deacons’ Many Roles
February 3, 2005They are an essential part of the ministry of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and at a special Mass and reception in their honor, hundreds of permanent deacons were affirmed by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory for their many contributions. On Jan. 27, deacons who serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered at […]