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Knights of Columbus honor Georgia family with international award
August 5, 2022The Sewell family–Robert and Tracey Sewell and their eight children–of Douglasville were named the International Family of the Year by the Knights of Columbus at the 140th annual Supreme Convention of the Catholic fraternal men’s organization.
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The impact of inner-city Catholic school closures
August 5, 2022In all of the dioceses where I have served—Atlanta, Austin, Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Lafayette in Louisiana, and New Orleans—I have seen the closure of some Catholic schools in the center of the city or near the center. I am aware of the same phenomenon having taken place in many other dioceses.
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Waiting at the ocean’s edge
August 5, 2022It was a sweltering day in July, seven years ago, when my husband, Jef, and I packed our rental car and headed down to Ponce Inlet, Florida, for a family gathering by the seashore.
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How to help the Monastery of the Holy Spirit fund drive
August 5, 2022The Abbey Church of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit is undergoing needed renovation and restoration. A fund drive has a goal of $3.4 million with $800,000 raised so far.
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Monastery reopens renovated Abbey Church
August 5, 2022After more than two years of closure, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit community of Cistercian monks is reopening the Abbey Church to the public for prayer and Mass. When visitors enter, they will find the soaring beauty of the white-arched church, shining with restoration and renovation.
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Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers announcer and lifelong Catholic, dies at 94
August 4, 2022Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, best known for his 67 seasons calling games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, died at his home in the Hidden Hills section of Los Angeles Aug. 2. He was 94.
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Congress urged to ‘seize hopeful moment,’ vote to protect life, common good
August 4, 2022The Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade “presents a historic opportunity to reshape society for the better,” said the chairmen of U.S. bishops’ committees on pro-life activities, religious liberty, marriage and family and domestic policy.
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New library part of ‘Ring the Bells’ campaign at St. Pius X High School
August 4, 2022Donors gave approximately $12 million for campus-wide upgrades at St. Pius X High School through the “Ring the Bells” fundraising campaign. The project includes a renovated library space.
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Campus ministry program fills spiritual need at archdiocesan high schools
August 4, 2022Due to a priest shortage, Catholic high schools will begin the new year with a campus ministry team approach to support the spiritual life of their communities.
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The Dallas Charter at 20 years: Atlanta’s advocates on mission of prevention and healing
August 4, 2022June marked the 20th year of the Dallas Charter, the landmark document for addressing sexual abuse of minors by clergy. Leaders in child protection are using the milestone to highlight how the archdiocese helps abuse survivors in healing, and works to prevent future abuse.