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Notre Dame Academy educator loves serving alongside students
February 8, 2018DULUTH—Having heard one too many car complaints, Julie Pack resigned after seven years working in customer service for a major automaker. But in switching career gears she discovered a new service plan for life through sharing her love of Christ and uplifting the poor and lowly. In serving as a middle school catechist at St. […] Full Story
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Queen of Angels teacher connects students to faith through literature
February 8, 2018ROSWELL—In Florida, Heather Beck first labored as a social worker after college and later taught fifth grade at a Title I public school with low-income families, deepening her passion for social service and advocacy. Now at Queen of Angels School in Roswell, she infuses her deep faith and social consciousness plus a good dose of […]
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Archbishop ordains 10 new deacons to serve
February 8, 2018ATLANTA—As he ordained the ten as permanent deacons of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory encouraged the men to share “stories about life as it should be.” Archbishop Gregory celebrated the Mass of ordination to the permanent diaconate Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. The ceremony marked […]
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New permanent deacons of the Archdiocese of Atlanta class of 2018
February 8, 2018ATLANTA—The ten new permanent deacons, ordained on Feb. 3 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, are: Deacon Jaime Agudelo Age: 51 Date and place of birth: March 11, 1966, in Colombia, South America. Family: He and his wife, Ana, have been married for more than 10 years. They have one son, Steven, two daughters, […]
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Schools take time to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week
February 8, 2018ATLANTA—Sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association, National Catholic Schools week is celebrated each year in dioceses around the United States. This year’s observance, held from Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, was commemorated in the Archdiocese of Atlanta with special Masses, activities and the archdiocesan spelling bee. The theme of National Catholic Schools Week this […]
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Archbishop Gregory, Sister Helen Prejean to speak at death penalty forum
February 8, 2018ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will join community and faith leaders and special guest Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, on Thursday, Feb. 15, for a panel discussion on the death penalty in America. The event will be from 6-9 p.m. at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, 805 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta. The free forum will be followed by […]
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St. Pius X Church to host ‘Mercy & Mary’ retreat
February 8, 2018CONYERS—Father Michael Gaitley, director of formation for the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy, will lead a Mercy & Mary Retreat, March 2-3, at St. Pius X Church in Conyers. Father Gaitley, MIC, is a past speaker in the English track program at the Atlanta Eucharistic Congress and the bestselling author of “33 Days to Morning […]
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Allen Hunt to lead St. Brigid Lenten parish mission
February 8, 2018JOHNS CREEK—St. Brigid’s Lenten parish mission will feature Dr. Allen Hunt, nationally known speaker and author, Monday to Wedneday, Feb. 26-28. Each mission program begins at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. All are welcome to attend. The theme of the mission is “Find Your Greatness: 4 Habits […]
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With the support of the community, Cristo Rey Atlanta dedicates new place to learn
February 8, 2018ATLANTA—Students, parents, benefactors and civic dignitaries celebrated the dedication of the new Cristo Rey Jesuit Atlanta High school building on Jan. 30. Dancing cheerleaders sporting large hair ribbons and confetti and streamers streaking through the air added to the excitement, as students and staff danced to hip-hop and Spanish music piped over the sound system. […]
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Pinecrest Academy celebrates 25 years
February 8, 2018CUMMING—A portrait of the late Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan was placed on the right side of the altar for the Founders’ Day Mass at Pinecrest Academy in Cumming Feb. 2—a nod of appreciation for the priest’s friendship to the school community. It was Msgr. Kiernan, then pastor of All Saints Church in Dunwoody, who first … Continue reading Pinecrest Academy celebrates 25 years