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The Senior Side: The need for a new senior ministry
July 5, 2017“The faith formation focus of the future is likely to be ministry to seniors. What youth ministry was to the John Paul years, senior ministry will be to the twenty-first century.” John L. Allen, “The Future Church” There is a population phenomenon happening now that will have a profound impact on society and the church. […]
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Bishop Luis R. Zarama named bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina
July 5, 2017ATLANTA—Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Luis R. Zarama, auxiliary bishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese, to serve the people of the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, as their bishop. The appointment was announced Wednesday, July 5. In a statement, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said that Pope Francis has “honored the Archdiocese of Atlanta with the gift […]
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Openness to why young Catholics pull away from the church is key, speaker says
June 23, 2017COLLEGE PARK—If the 2017 Eucharistic Congress is any indication, the future of the Catholic Church is in capable, faithful hands. From the Friday night “Revive” track on June 16 to the Saturday English and Spanish tracks, young adults flocked to the Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center June 16 and 17. At “Revive,” […]
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At congress, author-speakers encourage men to focus on growing in holiness
June 23, 2017COLLEGE PARK—Catholic men attending the 22nd annual Eucharistic Congress heard a call for action to live as “loving servants” of their wives, families and the church. Said Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, “We make time for those things in life that are important to us and doing everything possible to cultivate and enrich our relationship with God […]
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Jesus’ humble presence in Eucharist brings healing during service
June 23, 2017COLLEGE PARK—The Divine Healer was present and adored in the Eucharist while providing needed grace to individuals and families June 16 during the healing service at the Eucharistic Congress. “Coming here is like a booster shot for your faith,” said Hal Todd, who attended with his wife, Kelly, and their three children, Mackenzie, 17, Sophie, […]
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Opening Mass calls faithful to put Eucharist at core of lives
June 23, 2017COLLEGE PARK—The mystery and miracle of the Eucharist took center stage June 16 for the opening Mass of the 22nd Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory welcomed all to the Friday evening Mass, the “kick-off” event, where the local church, together with fellow Catholics and neighbors from near and […]
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Pope asks church to hear cry of the poor and take action
June 23, 2017VATICAN CITY (CNS)—People cannot sit back and be indifferent or unresponsive to growing poverty in the world as a privileged minority accumulates “ostentatious wealth,” Pope Francis said. “God created the heavens and the earth for all; yet sadly some have erected barriers, walls and fences, betraying the original gift meant for all humanity, with none […]
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SPC students’ summer enriched with learning program
June 23, 2017ATLANTA—A pilot enrichment program at St. Peter Claver Regional School in Decatur, made possible by the Christ Child Society of Atlanta, will help students avoid the summer academic slide. Fifty students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade are participating in the summer series on Wednesday mornings. The Christ Child Society funded the program to help students […]
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Starve Wars packers send meals and a piece of their hearts to West Africa
June 23, 2017COLLEGE PARK—Jean Sawadogo scooped rice into the protein-rich packaged meal as he and his team worked toward the goal of making 100,000 meals. While people bustling around him were moved by compassion to be at the Starve Wars meal-packing event, Sawadogo and his wife, Pauline, had other reasons to give up their morning on Friday, […]
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Popes declare it, people welcome it; this is ‘the time of mercy,’ priest says
June 23, 2017COLLEGE PARK—During the English track of the Eucharistic Congress, Father Michael Gaitley presented the second greatest story ever told—a story he believes proves divine mercy. Using history and humor, Father Gaitley told the engaging story of the connection between St. Faustina Kowalska and St. Pope John Paul II and how the world has come to […]