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Marist Principal, Priests Mark Special Anniversaries
April 29, 2004Father Joel M. Konzen, SM, principal of Marist School, marked his 25th year as an ordained priest during a special celebration given by the Atlanta Province of the Society of Mary on Saturday, April 24. The celebration, to which over 300 people were invited, took place at Marist School in the Centennial Center. In addition […]
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School To Present Tom Key In Performance Inspired By C.S. Lewis
April 29, 2004Tom Key, noted Atlanta actor and director, will be the featured speaker and performer at an evening dedicated to the writings of C.S. Lewis on Tuesday, May 4, at Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta. Part of the school’s lecture series, the program begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. and concludes at 9 p.m. at the school […]
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Vatican Says Mass Norms Ensure Reverence
April 29, 2004The norms for celebrating Mass must be followed exactly to ensure reverence for the Eucharist and to preserve the unity of the Catholic Church, said a new Vatican document. “In some places the perpetration of liturgical abuses has become almost habitual, a fact which obviously cannot be allowed and must cease,” said the document, “Redemptionis […]
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Are We Losing Our ‘Memory’ Of Religion?
April 29, 2004“Are people less religious today?” This question, posed by a TV interviewer, is on the minds of many people, especially worried parents who cherish the value of religion for their children. It’s a good question, but not the one to begin with. Rather, we need to ask: Are we losing our memory of how to […]
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Cathedral Opens Lent Music Series With ‘Stabat Mater’
April 26, 2004Throughout the ages the Fridays of Lent have been a special time of fasting and reflection. Musicians have also 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 series of Lenten Musical […]
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Faith Journey Marked With Tears Of Wonder, Joy
April 22, 2004The tears are burning my eyes and smearing my mascara, transforming me into a raccoon lady. As always, my tears surprise me, springing up suddenly and seemingly out of nowhere, reminding me that some secret part of my heart is defrosting more and more lately. We are at St. John Chrysostom Melkite Church and what […]
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Archbishop Leads Alliance Of Two Hearts Vigil
April 22, 2004Archbishop John F. Donoghue was the principal celebrant for a March 5 Mass honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Andrew Church. He was joined by concelebrants Father Frank Richardson, Father Joseph Peek, Father John Paul Ezeonyido and Father Chito Palang. Devotions to the Two Hearts, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate […]
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Students Turn Off TV And Turn On To Books
April 22, 2004Students at St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School were encouraged to participate in National TV-Turnoff Week April 19-25 by placing a “caution” sign across their home televisions and computers. They were allowed to use the computer for homework assignments but not for playing video games or other game-type activities. All students received a form to […] Full Story
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McGonegals, Ruth Reams Receive Top Hat Awards As Outstanding St. Vincent De Paul Volunteers
April 22, 2004The St. Vincent de Paul Society has awarded its 2004 Top Hat Award recognizing extraordinary community volunteers to Phil and Carol McGonegal and Ruth Reams. The Top Hat Award is the highest honor given to St. Vincent de Paul Society members each year. Two awards are given to an individual or couple who have shown […]
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Parish Nurses Provide Wholistic Approach To Healing
April 22, 2004Dolores Riccardi had been practicing nursing at St. Joseph’s Hospital Coronary Care Unit for 14 years. After seeing many patients’ problems swept under the rug in favor of short-term stays and cures, Riccardi realized two frustrating trends: insurance companies directed the care of patients instead of medical professionals and many of the root causes of […]