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Volunteers make expansion of Fun Night! ministry possible
February 22, 2018KENNESAW—Two by two they processed into the room, each of their steps down the red carpet punctuated by the cheers of the crowd. They wore their Sunday best—many adding a few extra sparkles. The smiles on everyone’s faces—participants and volunteers alike—was a reminder that Fun Night! is a ministry aptly named. Founded in 2001, Fun […] Full Story | En Español
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Area Catholic athletes make intentions known to play college sports
February 22, 2018ATLANTA—This year’s National Signing Day took place on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Catholic seniors in public, private and Catholic high schools joined other athletes around the country by making it official when they signed binding national letters of intent to play collegiate sports at the college or university of their choice. The list below includes area […]
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Fall 2017 grant awards announced by Catholic Foundation of North Georgia
February 22, 2018ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 39 grants totaling $102,500 for the 2017 competitive fall 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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Panelists share experience of ‘waking up’ to death penalty injustice
February 22, 2018ATLANTA—Some 400 people heard from a panel of religious and legal leaders opposed to the death penalty at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church Feb. 15. The panel consisted of spiritual leaders of the Catholic and Episcopal churches in north Georgia, a former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia, a lawyer who has represented a […]
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Father Jacques Philippe presenter at St. Catherine of Siena mission
February 14, 2018KENNESAW—St. Catherine of Siena Church will host a Lenten parish mission Feb. 26-28 with Father Jacques Philippe, whose writings on themes of prayer, interior freedom and peace of heart have become classics of modern Catholic spirituality. The mission programs will be held at the church, located at 1618 Ben King Road in Kennesaw, from 7-8:30 […]
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Mercy girls extend basketball win streak
February 12, 2018FAYETTEVILLE—With a 58-38 victory over Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy of McDonough on Feb. 2, Our Lady of Mercy High School girls extended their winning streak to four games to complete their regular season schedule. Senior captain and Florida State University commit, Morgan Jones, led the team in scoring with 23 points. She also had 20 […]
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A new bishop learns through support and prayers
February 9, 2018One of the first messages that I received from an Atlanta priest after the announcement of the appointment was, “He’s so well respected!” That’s not a bad beginning comment for any new bishop! Bishop-elect Joel Konzen is indeed very well respected among educators, young people, parents and clergy throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta. His appointment […]
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Blessed Trinity honored at the Capitol
February 8, 2018ATLANTA–Sixty-eight members of the Blessed Trinity High School state championship football team joined Ricky Turner, athletic director; Tim McFarlin, head football coach; Brian Marks, principal, and a host of other coaches and trainers during a Jan. 24 visit to the Georgia State Capitol. After presenting a Blessed Trinity High School state championship T-shirt to Gov. […]
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OLV teacher creates immersive learning experiences
February 8, 2018TYRONE—During the solar eclipse last August, Colleen Hagert’s kindergarten and first-grade students at Our Lady of Victory School in Tyrone watched live on video in their classroom and modeled the phenomenon with a globe, ball and flashlight. They wrote essays and created artwork on the celestial occurrence and reflected with gratitude on God’s masterwork as […] Full Story
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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