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Catholic Charities distributes disaster relief to areas hit by Florence
September 20, 2018RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS)—The Carolinas were hard hit with record rainfall and flooding rivers from tropical storm Florence since it made landfall Sept. 14. And although the storm was downgraded from a hurricane to a Category 1 tropical storm, it still caused extensive water damage. At least 32 people died in storm-related incidents, tens of thousands […]
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St. Ann Church community celebrates 40th anniversary
September 20, 2018MARIETTA—Joined by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the members of St. Ann Church, Marietta, celebrated the 40th anniversary of their parish at an Aug. 5 Mass. A gala Founder’s Weekend evening of food and dancing Aug. 3 preceded the Mass and the community continued the anniversary celebration with a ministry fair and Atlanta Braves Night events […]
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Missing in America Project provides burial for forgotten veterans
September 20, 2018ATLANTA—National cemeteries are places where many veterans of military service are interred. There is one group of veterans, however, who have no final resting place—they are the Missing in America. They are veterans whose ashes remain unclaimed even though they have burial benefits in national cemeteries. Their cremains may be found in funeral homes, storage […]
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Catechists deserve ‘best support possible,’ says conference organizer
September 20, 2018ATLANTA—A rainy morning did not deter 1,500 catechists from filling the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center on Aug. 18 for the 12th annual Atlanta Catechist Conference, hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the metro deaneries. The theme for the day was “Witnesses for Jesus Christ” with the large turnout itself serving as […]
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It’s ‘love at first laugh’ for Catholic improv actor Lemmo
September 20, 2018WOODSTOCK—It’s a preeminent rule for performers under the bright lights—make the other actors look better. That’s solid advice for life, says improvisational actor Joe Lemmo. This Catholic funnyman mixes his stage skills and faith with young people on retreats for life lessons, laughs with engaged couples as future brides and grooms stretch their communication muscles […]
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UGA Catholic Center’s Sister Barbara Daniels marks 50 years of religious life
September 20, 2018ATHENS—As a Missionary Sister of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Sister Barbara Daniels has educated in faith and mathematics from the remote Pacific country of Papua New Guinea and cities across Africa to Catholic schools across Pennsylvania and an international spirituality center in France. And since 2012 she has joyfully carried out her latest […] Full Story
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Disabilities ministry’s Faith and Sharing Mass welcomes all to table
September 20, 2018ATLANTA—In 1978, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a landmark statement calling for the Church to advocate and include those with disabilities. Forty years later, members of the disabilities community in the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered to celebrate the statement and pray for the growth they believe is yet to come Archbishop Wilton D. […]
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Sept. 11 Blue Mass offers heartfelt respect, prayers for first responders
September 20, 2018ATLANTA— On the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Atlanta emergency workers were honored at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Outside the cathedral a large American flag flew high above the streets between two Atlanta Fire Rescue ladder trucks. The skirl of bagpipes marked the somber occasion for reflection and […]
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Green and Red Masses scheduled for October
September 20, 2018ATLANTA— Special Masses to celebrate a new judicial year and for those who work in environmental sustainability will be celebrated this month by the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Green Mass The archdiocese will celebrate its third annual Green Mass for all who volunteer or work in “green jobs” or environmental sustainability, and for all who love […]
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Thought-provoking Jesuit author to present at two local parishes
September 18, 2018ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has invited Jesuit Father James Martin to speak to the Catholic community in Atlanta. Father Martin will present “Building a Bridge: Showing Welcome and Respect in our Parishes to LGBT Catholics” on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur; and […]