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HSP Catholic College Fair draws hundreds of students, families
May 18, 2017ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta hosted its second annual Catholic Colleges and Universities Fair March 21. The event drew hundreds of students and families from across Atlanta to meet admissions representatives from Catholic postsecondary institutions. “Catholic higher education is such an asset to our students,” said Ashley Meyer, director of academic and college counseling. […]
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Marist Class of 2017 to don unique caps and gowns
May 18, 2017ATLANTA—Marist School is going “green” for its 2017 commencement ceremony. Marist grads, faculty and staff will be wearing “GreenWeaver” caps and gowns made of 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Two hundred Marist seniors will walk in this year’s commencement ceremony May 20. At 23 bottles per cap and gown, more than 4,600 plastic bottles […]
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Blessed Trinity teacher gets a “High 5”
May 18, 2017ROSWELL—Blessed Trinity High School math teacher Amy Muller won a contest on FOX 5 Atlanta called “High 5 for Teachers.” Viewers are invited to nominate deserving high school teachers and share what makes these teachers exceptional. Five finalists are then selected by FOX 5’s Good Day producers to be recognized and featured in a special […]
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New Catholic auxiliary bishop introduced to Atlanta community
May 16, 2017Bishop-designate Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III, of the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, was introduced to the Catholic community of north and middle Georgia on Monday, May 15. A smiling Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory made the announcement. We're excited to welcome Bishop-Elect Ned Shlesinger to the Archdiocese of Atlanta! pic.twitter.com/lwLqerIKkB — Atlanta Archdiocese (@archatl) May 15, 2017 […]
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Pope Francis names North Carolina priest auxiliary bishop for Atlanta
May 15, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—Pope Francis has appointed Father Bernard E. Shlesinger III, a priest of the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, to be an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Bishop-designate Shlesinger, 56, is currently the director of spiritual formation at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. The appointment was announced in Washington May 15 by […]
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Long-awaited executive order on religion has unclear path ahead
May 5, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—At a White House Rose Garden ceremony May 4, President Donald Trump told a group of religious leaders: “It was looking like you’d never get here, but you got here, folks,” referring to their presence at the signing of the executive order on religious liberty. And maybe some in the group wondered where “here” […]
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My letter to Mary for Mother’s Day
May 5, 2017Dear Mother Mary: Remember me? I was the little girl who wrote you a letter in elementary school—and then the whole class followed Sister outside, where there was a small bonfire, and we tossed our letters in. The idea was that the smoke—with our prayers—would travel to heaven and reach you. I don’t remember, dear […]
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In TED talk, pope urges people to make real connections
May 5, 2017VATICAN CITY (CNS)—While searching for a connection today often means looking for Wi-Fi, Pope Francis said real connections between people are the only hope for the future. “How wonderful would it be if the growth of scientific and technological innovation would come along with more equality and social inclusion,” he said in a video talk […]
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Jesus challenges us to be blessed in life
May 5, 2017This is the first column in a 10-part series. One of my first encounters with Southern manners and hospitality occurred in the Louis Armstrong airport in New Orleans after flying there from my Idaho home. I had just tugged my rather large suitcase off the carousel when a skycap asked me if I would like […]
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Teaching a child about the Eucharist
May 5, 2017A week or so ago, I was speaking with a young father whose 7-year-old son is soon to make his first holy Communion. His dad is very much engaged in the youngster’s catechetical preparation for this happy occasion. However, the father has encountered some difficulties about how best to help his child understand the importance […]