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Chief operating officer departs for Archdiocese of Washington
March 31, 2022David Spotanski, who was named the first lay chief operating officer in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 2013, reflects on his time here. Spotanski was recently asked to take on a similar role by Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory for the Archdiocese of Washington.
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How a saint became part of the tax code, forever changing U.S. philanthropy
March 30, 2022This tax season, Americans have an unexpected figure to thank for one of their most-used deductions. She wasn’t an accountant, a lawyer or even a politician, but an actual saint.
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Senior adult role in the Synod
March 26, 2022There are six ways that seniors can contribute to the synod process–from prayer to attending parish or regional listening sessions.
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Gazing into the soul’s mirror during Lent
March 22, 2022In my childhood, my teenage cousins taught me the intricacies of putting on make-up. The two girls would lean into the looking glass and draw black lines around their eyes and brush paint on their lashes, while my sister and I carefully watched.
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Open Wide Our Hearts: a pilgrimage to Montgomery
March 22, 2022In February, I made a pilgrimage to the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama with two employees of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. I journeyed with them to Montgomery as a pilgrim seeking to understand more profoundly the past and present experiences of our African American brothers and sisters.
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Pope asks bishops worldwide to join consecration of Ukraine, Russia
March 21, 2022Pope Francis has asked bishops around the world to join him March 25 in consecrating Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Archdiocese of Atlanta will have a consecration on Friday at 12:10 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King.
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School facilities manager says work is ‘heaven on earth’
March 21, 2022Yemane Ghidey, school facilities manager at St. Thomas More School, watches over the students as any grandfather would. The school community recently celebrated the 73-year-old with “Mr. Yemane Day” honoring his service with a smile.
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Atlanta Catholic transforms personal suffering into hope
March 21, 2022The meaning of suffering is something Paula Umana has contemplated often since her diagnosis with a paralyzing neurological disorder seven years ago. The Atlanta Catholic offers hope in a new book sharing the stories of others who suffer.
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Drawn by lives of believers, hundreds exploring the faith
March 20, 2022More than 1,400 women, children and men are preparing to take their next steps in faith by joining the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. They will be received into the church at Easter.
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Expanded Laudato Si’ plan builds on local environmental efforts
March 16, 2022The Archdiocese of Atlanta has expanded its Laudato Si’ Action Plan. The nearly 80-page document provides suggestions for how Catholics can care for the environment, as well as highlight the work of the archdiocese. It is available in English and Spanish.