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An overview of Eucharistic Congress events
June 13, 2019Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and surrounding areas will come together to celebrate the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist at the annual Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for June 21-22. An overview of scheduled events is provided.
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Pope advances sainthood causes for first African American diocesan priest
June 12, 2019Pope Francis advanced the sainthood cause of Father Augustus Tolton, who was the first African American diocesan priest in the United States.
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In recalling soldiers’ D-Day sacrifice, archbishop prays for world peace
June 5, 2019In remembering the troops who died storming the beaches of Normandy, France, 75 years ago on D-Day, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services said “Jesus Christ reminds us there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
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Delivering the news
May 30, 2019Trappist Father James Behrens recalls his days of delivering newspapers in his youth and how the focus shifted to delivery of a different type of news—the good news.
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The Class of 2019: Top scholars honored at Catholic high schools
May 30, 2019ATLANTA—Valedictorians and salutatorians from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were honored for their academic achievements. Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell Blessed Trinity School in Roswell held their graduation on Saturday, May 18. James Mancini, son of Frederick and Jennifer Mancini, is the valedictorian. He will attend the University of Notre Dame. The […] Full Story
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Deacon James Weiss, veterinarian, dies May 11
May 30, 2019Deacon James “Jim” Weiss, who served at Holy Cross Church, died May 11. He was 87 years old.
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Deacon Robert Smith, who ministered to St. Andrew Church, dies
May 30, 2019Deacon Robert Bruce Smith of Pine Ridge, Florida, died May 6 at Vitas Hospice in Lecanto, Florida. He was 81 years old.
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Monsignor Donovan’s soccer program earns two state championship titles
May 30, 2019On Saturday, May 11, both the girls and boys soccer teams from Monsignor Donovan High School, Athens, earned the titles of Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Class A State Champions, the first state soccer titles in the school’s history.
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The Senior Side: Ideas for living free of worries
May 30, 2019Although worries may occupy our thoughts, it is not good for us physically and mentally. We can let worry erode a happy life or we can find a way to turn a negative into a positive.
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‘Ask the animals and they will teach you’
May 30, 2019Whenever I read about the peace that surpasses understanding, I picture myself sitting at the dining room table with the windows open, to better hear the creatures, while I sip a glass of iced tea and marvel at how, even in the middle of the city, God makes his presence known.