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Historic Catholic center thrives in east Georgia
November 14, 2019Catholics looking for a historic and sacred place to renew their faith can discover what is considered “the cradle of Catholic Georgia.” Purification Heritage Center, located some 100 miles east of Atlanta, is serving groups for day retreats that include Mass, walking pilgrimages and lunch.
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Overcoming obstacles in young adult ministry
November 14, 2019This fall, the Office of Formation and Discipleship collaborated with The Georgia Bulletin on a survey for young adults in the Atlanta Archdiocese. Of the more than 700 young adults who participated, 83% attend Mass 3-5 times per month and nearly 65% are involved in parish life including and outside of young adult ministry.
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Bound by shared grief, staff assists families at natural burial grounds
November 14, 2019Honey Creek Woodlands in Conyers is a burial ground for those who wish to be buried in the simplicity of a wooden box or a shroud. Graves are marked with discreet sandstone markers. The grounds are owned by the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, which is across Highway 212.
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Cause for canonization continues for Augustus Tolton
November 14, 2019The Tolton Ambassadors in Atlanta share the story of Father Augustus Tolton in various ways and raise awareness of his cause. A day of reflection was held Oct. 12 to teach about his life, his cause for canonization and six other candidates of color from the United States for sainthood.
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O’Connor and Merton: Two companion books you should know
November 14, 2019Before they are lost in the swamp of secondary material related to these two outstanding writers, I want to share with you two out-of-print books—companion pieces—that are indispensable to anyone passionate about Flannery O’Connor and Thomas Merton.
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Giving thanks for our veterans
November 14, 2019Veterans Day is a time for all citizens to pay respects to those who have served—both the retired and the active, their families and their supporters. It is a time for joyful celebration to honor ones we should not forget.
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The little girl left behind
November 14, 2019Money was a big source of contention between my parents when I was a child. My mom had grown up with a deep-seated fear of “the poorhouse,” while my father believed he could “make a killing” at the racetrack.
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Pinecrest Academy welcomes 2019 Hall of Fame honorees
November 14, 2019Pinecrest Academy inducted its third class of Hall of Fame award recipients on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the school’s annual Hall of Fame Banquet.
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BT’s first-year head coach takes a team to the state finals and wins
November 14, 2019Blessed Trinity was a 3-1 set victor over the St. Pius X team in a volleyball match on Nov. 2.
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St. Pius X boys and girls wear state cross country crowns
November 14, 2019St. Pius X High School boys’ cross country team won its second consecutive Class 4A state title during the Nov. 1 meet at Carrollton High School.