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U.S. bishops tell pope abuse scandal ‘lacerated’ the church
September 16, 2018VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference said they shared with Pope Francis how the church in the United States has been “lacerated by the evil of sexual abuse.” “He listened very deeply from the heart,” said a statement released after the meeting Sept. 13. Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, president of the U.S. […]
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State attorney general presses archdiocese for ‘new day of transparency’
September 7, 2018ATLANTA—Georgia’s top law enforcement officer urged the Archdiocese of Atlanta to “unwaveringly commit to a new day of transparency and openness” in response to Pennsylvania’s investigation into sexual abuse by clergy members. On Friday, Aug. 31, Attorney General Chris Carr said his office does not have the authority in state law to prosecute crimes against […]
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Catholic Foundation announces grant awards for spring 2018
September 6, 2018ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 43 grants totaling $135,400 for the 2018 competitive spring grant cycle. These grants will support the Catholic community through a variety of causes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The Catholic Foundation attracts, professionally manages and invests gifts to support the current and long-term financial needs of parishes, schools, […]
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Masterworks Recital benefits decorative arts fund at Mary Our Queen
September 6, 2018PEACHTREE CORNERS—Mary Our Queen Church will present Roy Harran and Julie Coucheron, performing a “Cello Masterworks” recital in the sanctuary on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 8 p.m. Mary Our Queen Church is located at 6260 The Corners Parkway, Peachtree Corners. Pope Benedict XVI described classical music as an “encounter with the divine,” which can help […]
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Office of Child and Youth Protection seeks to protect, heal
September 6, 2018SMYRNA—In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the Office of Child and Youth Protection concentrates on the daily work of empowering parishes, families and individuals to create and maintain safe environments for the young and vulnerable. The office (OCYP) includes both the Safe Environment and Victim Assistance programs. Perla Freed is director of safe environment, and Sue […]
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Archdiocese to have on-site audit this year
September 6, 2018ATLANTA—The Office of Child and Youth Protection is preparing for an audit of the 2017-2018 school year. An on-site audit of all American dioceses is conducted once every three years by the independent StoneBridge Business Partners. “The auditors will be here the week of Oct. 8,” said Perla Freed, director of the Safe Environment program […]
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Safe Environment director completes international child protection program
September 6, 2018SMYRNA—Perla Freed, director of the Office of Safe Environment for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is a graduate of the most recent Safeguarding of Minors diploma program at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy. Eighteen students from 13 different countries took the five-month diploma course, beginning last October and culminating in February. Freed was one […]
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Martineck to serve as director of Respect Life ministry
September 6, 2018SMYRNA—Joey Martineck, who was recently named director of the Respect Life ministry for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, believes painters and writers, along with all artists, can “pierce” the hearts of the community to see the beauty of life“Something more is demanded these days. You don’t just hear a lecture, in this day and age, hear […]
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Parishioners of Gainesville Mission rejoice in a ‘new temple’
September 6, 2018GAINESVILLE—The excitement was palpable at St. John Paul II Mission. Festive music sung by bilingual voices greeted Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, who dedicated the new church home for the mission of St. Michael Church Aug. 18. The enthusiastic congregation filled every seat, occupied every space along the walls and spilled out into the overflow area … Continue reading Parishioners of Gainesville Mission rejoice in a ‘new temple’
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Silence is Christ’s response to lies, divisiveness, pope says at Mass
September 6, 2018VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Jesus himself showed that the best way to respond to scandal and divisiveness is to stay silent and pray, Pope Francis said Sept. 3 as he resumed his early morning Masses with invited guests. “With people lacking goodwill, with people who seek only scandal, with those who look only for division, who want […]