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Pope’s 2019: Preaching the Gospel globally, dealing with scandals
December 12, 2019For Pope Francis, 2019 included his sixth anniversary as pope and his 50th anniversary as a priest, but it also was a year that saw him still confronted with the clerical sexual abuse crisis and with Vatican financial scandals. He earned more points than ever on his frequent-flyer card, making seven foreign trips in 2019.
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The mouse in the manger
December 12, 2019The manger on the altar glittered with pinpoints of light. The brightly painted animals surrounded the baby, whose arms were outstretched in welcome.
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Iraqi-born Christian remains hopeful, despite separation from family
December 12, 2019Many are aware of the crisis in the Middle East, where Christians are persecuted. However, it is rare to hear the voice of someone who has first-hand experience of these tragic events. Landy Youkhana, who was born in 1985 and raised in Baghdad, now lives in Atlanta. He came to the United States as a college student.
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Pope Francis Children’s Home and School project moves forward
December 12, 2019With support from the Catholic community in Atlanta, construction for the Pope Francis Children’s Home and School in Ghana is underway. Michael Barry, founder of the home and former parishioner of St. Philip Benizi Church, Jonesboro, traveled to the west African nation Oct. 21-29 for a ribbon cutting.
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Faith, support and encouragement found in Stephen Ministry
December 12, 2019Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Stephen Ministry is a not-for-profit Christian organization that equips and empowers lay caregivers to provide high quality, confidential and Christ-centered care.
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St. Oliver Plunkett Men’s Club bakes Polish treats with Christmas cheer
December 12, 2019The sweet aroma of walnuts, vanilla and sugar, mixed with the yeasty smell of fresh dough, filled the kitchen as the annual tradition of baking holiday Polish nut bread gets underway. For 25 years, the St. Oliver Plunkett Church Men’s Club has rolled hundreds and hundreds of these baked delicacies.
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St. Anna expands Wall of Honor tribute to veterans
December 12, 2019Last year, St. Anna Church, Monroe, honored the military veterans of the congregation with a Wall of Honor. The Knights of Columbus Council #14425 built four panels to display more than 200 photos. The wall drew much interest, and the faces of those featured increased this year to 286.
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Deacon Thomas Metzger, of St. Anna Church, dies November 21
December 12, 2019Deacon Thomas J. Metzger died unexpectedly at his home on Nov. 21, at the age of 67.
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Catholic Charities Atlanta connects donors with families in need
December 12, 2019Christmas Connections, also known as Adopt-A-Family is sponsored by Catholic Charities Atlanta and links parishioners with families in need.
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Senior Christmas luncheon a 20-year tradition for Woodstock parish
December 12, 2019Some 216 senior citizens were the VIP guests at the annual Christmas luncheon at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Friday, Dec. 6.