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The invitation of the Ignatian Year
August 19, 2021This year marks the 500th anniversary of a powerful moment in the life of a saint–a grave injury that caused St. Ignatius of Loyola to re-examine his life. The Jesuits celebrate this important anniversary as “An Ignatian Year: To See All Things New in Christ.” What does it offer each of us?
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Corpus Christi Church announces 50th anniversary celebration
August 18, 2021Corpus Christi Church invites families and friends to celebrate its 50th anniversary the weekend of Sept. 10-12.
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Cardinal urges religious to join local preparation for Synod of Bishops
August 18, 2021Pope Francis is scheduled to formally open the Synod of Bishops process at the Vatican Oct. 9-10. And the bishop of every diocese should open the process in his diocese Oct. 17. Local Catholics will have the opportunity for input during the diocesan phase. Communion, participation and mission will be the synod themes.
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Relief workers: Haiti earthquake complicated by economy, gangs, weather
August 16, 2021Relief workers in Haiti said the Aug. 14 earthquake might not be as catastrophic as the 2010 quake that was closer to the capital, but recovery will be complicated because the quake came on the heels of July’s presidential assassination, of an economic and political crisis, the pandemic and an active storm season.
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Pope prays for peace in Afghanistan as Taliban takes control
August 16, 2021Hours before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of the country’s citizens.
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Centennial of a murder: The priest, the Klan and a wedding remembered
August 13, 2021Irish Father James E. Coyle faced prejudice and threats and ministered during the height of the Spanish flu pandemic. One hundred years ago, he was shot and killed by a Protestant minister in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Marathon bronze medalist loves ‘running more than just about anything’
August 12, 2021Molly Seidel, the most decorated runner in the University of Notre Dame’s history, became just the third American woman to medal in the Olympic Marathon when she took bronze in the women’s event in Tokyo Aug. 6.
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Lifelong learning key for seniors
August 10, 2021Is there something you’ve always wanted to learn more about but didn’t get around to taking the plunge? Lifelong learning is one of the key activities for a healthy, vital body and brain. For many working seniors it is essential for maintaining contemporary skills in the workplace.
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The Diocese of Atlanta: A 65th anniversary timeline
August 10, 2021On July 2, 1956, the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta was split into two separate dioceses: Savannah and Atlanta. The historical timeline commemorates the 65th anniversary of the diocese highlighting its shepherds, ministries and remarkable growth.
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New CTK principal believes in ‘working toward a goal that’s bigger than ourselves’
August 6, 2021Melissa Lowry was named the principal at Christ the King School in March. It is her second time leading a school. Lowry served as principal at a parochial elementary school in her native California.