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Faith helps family battle coronavirus
April 30, 2020Faith has taken on new meaning since the COVID-19 virus hit the Paulus family of St. Philip Benizi Church, Jonesboro. While several family members have recovered, father Chuck Paulus remains hospitalized.
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Vatican releases book of pope’s homilies, prayers for ‘difficult times’
April 28, 2020The Vatican published a free downloadable book of Pope Francis’ prayers responding to the trial and suffering of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bishops of U.S., Canada will consecrate their nations to Mary May 1
April 24, 2020Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, announced the U.S. bishops will join the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in consecrating the two nations to the Blessed Mother.
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Georgia’s bishops write letter to the faithful regarding celebration of public Masses
April 23, 2020In a letter to the faithful, the bishops of Georgia discussed the decision to suspend public liturgies through the end of May following Governor Brian Kemp’s announcement permitting some businesses to reopen.
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A widow’s fears about the pandemic
April 16, 2020I rustled around in the basement, checking to see what food items were stashed on the shelves. Opening a sealed container, I unearthed boxes of pasta and a gigantic bag of rice.
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Delayed RCIA journeys are tests in patience
April 16, 2020In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, more than 1,900 women, men, and children wait to join other believers in the church as the public celebration of the Easter vigil Mass was suspended due to the pandemic.
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UGA senior looks for blessings as time on campus ends
April 16, 2020The pandemic crisis ended Nikki Edwards’ senior year as the University of Georgia campus in Athens closed. It also upended the campus organization she co-leads.
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Hospital chaplain shares hope with patients, families
April 16, 2020Father Patrick Scully is a chaplain at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, the Catholic hospital in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. He has learned the novel coronavirus pandemic demands new ways to serve.
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Parishes show creativity with Triduum, Easter celebrations
April 16, 2020Despite being unable to gather for Holy Week celebrations, parish leaders in north and central Georgia found creative ways to work with and around annual traditions.
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Church leaders call for aid and prayers following deadly tornadoes, storms
April 16, 2020Two U.S. archbishops are asking for prayers and help for those affected by a series of storms and tornadoes that tore through several states beginning on Easter and going into the following day.