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The evening before his ordination, new bishop promises faith, fidelity
April 5, 2018ATLANTA—On the eve of his ordination, Bishop-designate Joel Matthias Konzen, SM, gathered with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III along with visiting prelates, priests, women and men religious of the archdiocese and family for solemn vespers at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, April 2. The Marist priest was ordained […]
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Priests renew ordination promises at annual Chrism Mass
April 5, 2018ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, surrounded by the scores of priests who serve in the Atlanta Archdiocese, blessed sacred oils at the annual Chrism Mass, celebrated Tuesday, March 27, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Archbishop Gregory said the oils are to be used “to sanctify God’s people” at each of the parishes in the […]
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Meet the 2018 jubilarian priests
April 5, 2018ATLANTA—The March 27 Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King was a jubilee celebration of the ordinations of nine priests: 60-year jubilarians Father Jerome McKenna, CP, is the pastor of St. Paul of the Cross Church, Atlanta. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he is the oldest of seven sons of the late Francis […]
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Father Okeke remembered as priest who shared his humanity
April 5, 2018JOHNS CREEK—With praises sung in Ibo, the language of his native Nigeria, Father Charles Okeke was memorialized during a funeral Mass March 23 at St. Benedict Church. The faithful filled the sanctuary’s 1,200 seats to say farewell to the priest in the church where he began his ministry in 2011. Wearing ornate headdresses and blue […]
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Teens use Eagle Scout projects to help people in need
April 5, 2018ATLANTA—Young men who earn the rank of Eagle Scout are in rare company. It’s been reported only four percent of Boy Scouts achieve the recognition. Two Scouts who are Catholic recently completed their Eagle Scout community projects that are the capstones of their Scouting experience. The two participated in the Scout Mass on March 24, […]
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Archdiocesan committee on Scouting celebrates milestone anniversary
April 5, 2018ATLANTA—For generations, Scouting has helped countless young people to grow in skills, values and integrity. Boys and girls have learned to love their country and live their lives with respect for nature—and one another. And for many Scouts, their experiences have helped them grow in their faith as well. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the […]
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Renowned art historian to speak at benefit lecture for Eucharistic Congress
April 4, 2018ATLANTA—Elizabeth Lev, Ph.D., a noted art historian and dynamic speaker based in Rome, will give a lecture at an upcoming event to benefit the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s annual Eucharistic Congress. The event, set for Saturday, May 5, at 7 p.m. will be held at the Glen Memorial Sanctuary on the Emory University campus, 1652 North […]
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BT student competes in Scotland dance championship
March 26, 2018JOHNS CREEK—Alanna Filberg, a St. Brigid Church parishioner, is getting ready for the World Irish Dance Championships in Scotland at the end of March. For the unknowing, it is a big deal. Think of it as the Olympics of Irish dance. The 15-year-old is following in the footsteps of her older sister, Enya, who competed […]
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Construction to begin at Atlanta’s cathedral
March 26, 2018ATLANTA—There was a “Handing the Keys Over” ceremony at the Hyland Center on the Cathedral of Christ the King campus on Saturday, March 11. Bishop-designate Joel M. Konzen, SM, joined the Cathedral rector, Msgr. Frank McNamee, along with archdiocesan school superintendent Diane Starkovich, Ph.D, and representatives from building contractors, New South Construction, and many parishioners […]
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IHM School’s families pack boxes for fifth annual Military Care Package Drive
March 26, 2018ATLANTA—Students and families from Immaculate Heart of Mary School recently came together to prepare care packages for military service members stationed abroad. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade gathered items such as dried goods, toiletries, books, puzzles and movies for personalized packages to be sent to men and women serving overseas. The Military Care Package […]