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U.S. church offers prayers, solidarity after Russia attacks Ukraine
February 24, 2022As war broke out in Europe Feb. 24, with Russia’s early morning attacks on various parts of Ukraine, Catholics in the U.S. joined Pope Francis in prayers for the people of the East European nation.
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Those Winter Sundays
February 24, 2022February has always been one of my favorite months. The great celebratory liturgical seasons of Christmas and Epiphany come to an end, and we acknowledge Candlemas, the presentation of the Infant Jesus in the temple, when Anna and Simeon in their old age were allowed a glimpse of God’s promise fulfilled.
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‘Christ plays in ten thousand places’
February 22, 2022A friend from my graduate-school days emailed me that one of our philosophy professors had died. This man was a lifelong atheist, so I’m praying he had a change of heart as he was dying.
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Pope Francis appoints Atlanta priest as Bishop of Charleston
February 22, 2022Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, 76, from the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, and has appointed Father Jacques E. Fabre, CS, as Bishop-designate of Charleston.
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Catholics in Poland, Western Ukraine welcome people fleeing threat of war
February 22, 2022With the “further escalation of tension in Ukraine,” the president of the Polish bishops’ conference asked Polish Catholics to continue praying for peace, but also to be prepared to welcome Ukrainian refugees.
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Deacon John Thomas Mason remembered
February 21, 2022Deacon John Thomas Mason of Cherry Log died on Jan. 30. A longtime deacon at St. Anthony Church in Blue Ridge, he was 81 years old.
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Sister Marie Sullivan’s service made a difference with the poor
February 21, 2022Sister Marie Sullivan, a Sinsinawa Dominican, served families in need in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for many years. She died Feb. 9 at the age of 90.
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Eucharistic Congress volunteers needed
February 17, 2022Volunteers are needed for the 25th Eucharistic Congress, to be held June 17-18, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.
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Renovated sacred spaces are gifts to Duluth parish
February 17, 2022After nearly three years, St. Monica Church is embracing their newly renovated worship space. Renovations included interior renovations of the narthex, sanctuary, nave and adjourning areas.
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Catholic athletes sign on to play collegiate sports
February 17, 2022Catholic athletes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta made commitments to play collegiate sports on National Signing Day, Feb. 2.