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An invitation to explore Catholic schools
October 29, 2021We are at the time of the calendar year when parents begin to think about school choices for their children for the coming school year, and the open house season is beginning.
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Vatican extends traditional All Souls’ Day indulgences
October 29, 2021With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway and with restrictions on gatherings still in place in some countries, the Vatican has again extended the period of time when people can earn a plenary indulgence for visiting a cemetery and praying for the souls of the faithful in purgatory.
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Purification Heritage Center expands in east Georgia
October 29, 2021The Purification Heritage Center, a quiet space for visitors to immerse themselves in Catholic history, welcomes guests as its expansion continues. The center is located some 100 miles east of Atlanta.
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Mary’s Seven Sorrows: A journey from death to life in Taliaferro County
October 29, 2021Betsy Orr, president of the Purification Heritage Center in Sharon, shares her story of new life after pain.
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Synod and eucharistic renewal: A time for courage, hope and prayer
October 28, 2021When the fathers of the Second Vatican Council sought to renew the liturgy, their chief concern was to encourage the full, active and conscious participation of all the faithful in the liturgy, knowing that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the church’s life and mission
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‘Move out from of our comfort zone’ says archbishop on synod
October 28, 2021The Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated the opening of the next Synod of Bishops with Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., calling for believers to listen and learn from each other to revitalize the church.
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Archdiocese of Atlanta creates $400,000 endowment for Mercy Care
October 28, 2021Mercy Care Atlanta continued its work throughout the pandemic of delivering medical and dental care to the uninsured and underinsured. A new endowment, created by the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will support its mission.
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The cultural problem of Halloween for Catholics
October 27, 2021Halloween is an ancient, and uniquely Catholic, observance. I don’t call it a holiday, because in spite of what the secular world might have us believe, it’s really not. It is, however, a moment that precedes two high holy days in the Catholic Church—the solemn occasions of All Saints and All Souls.
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Bishops must teach truth, but avoid partisan politics, U.S. archbishop says
October 27, 2021The incoming chair of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities hopes his brother bishops will approve a statement on the Eucharist that helps Catholics understand the gift that it is and that invites them back to active church life.
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#iGiveCatholic opportunity to support mission of local church
October 27, 2021#iGiveCatholic is an online giving day that brings the Catholic community together to financially support parishes, schools and ministries. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia coordinates the program locally.