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Marist football coach named coach of year by GACA
February 9, 2017ATLANTA—Alan Chadwick, Marist School’s varsity head football coach, was named the Atlanta Falcons Coach of the Year by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association. Chadwick, who is Marist’s longest-serving head football coach, accepted the award Jan. 31 during a ceremony held in Macon. This is the second time Chadwick has received this award. In a statement, […]
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Tour of Fatima statue to travel to local parishes
February 9, 2017ATLANTA—The Fatima Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace will come to the Archdiocese of Atlanta Feb. 27 to March 4, making stops at seven parishes. The visit includes two historical elements: This is the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, which took place in 1917; and the statue which will be brought to […]
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New permanent deacons of the Archdiocese of Atlanta class of 2017
February 9, 2017The twelve new deacons ordained for the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Feb. 4, are: Deacon Lennison A. Alexander Age: 66 Date and place of birth: May 14, 1950 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Family: He and his wife, Maureen, have been married for 41 years. They have two daughters, Nubia and Nilea, […]
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The next Proclaim My Word Bible study to begin
February 9, 2017ATLANTA—Proclaim My Word, a Bible study led by Keri Z. Allen, will begin a new session on Feb. 16 continuing through April 20. “The One and Only” is the theme for this discussion of St. Paul’s letter to the Galatians. He wrote this letter urging the new Christians to reject false gospels that would lead […]
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Youth in Mission presents 35 mission scholarships
February 9, 2017MARIETTA—The charity Youth in Mission granted $17,050 in scholarships in December to 35 local youth struggling to fund their 2017 mission trips. The scholarship presentation took place Dec. 17 at St. Joseph Church. Families, mission representatives, Youth in Mission officers and board members, major supporters, Life Teen representatives and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory were in […]
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Georgia bishops extend St. Patrick’s Day dispensation from abstinence
February 9, 2017ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of the Diocese of Savannah, have issued the following decree on regulations for Lent, which begins Wednesday, March 1: The Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence. Abstinence obligates one to abstain from all meats and meat products. It applies to all Catholics who […]
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The value of a Catholic school education
February 9, 2017Why do families make the commitment to send their children to a Catholic school? What makes our Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta so attractive to many families? Is it worth considering sending my children to a Catholic school? As the superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, I am frequently asked these […]
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The ‘little way’ on Valentine’s Day
February 9, 2017You can hardly walk into the grocery store these days without being bombarded by boxes of chocolates, clusters of flowers and oversized teddy bears. Yes, Valentine’s Day is approaching—and despite the frilly cards proclaiming undying love, many couples will attest that relationships aren’t always a bed of roses. In fact, they may contain the occasional […]
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The Senior Side: A look into the future of retirement
February 9, 2017When we hear the word “renaissance,” we tend to think about the Renaissance period of the 14th century in Europe, which transitioned the world from medieval times to the threshold of contemporary times. The Renaissance ushered in three centuries of cultural renewal, change, resurgence and awakening. In these times, there is another, smaller renaissance beginning […]
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A vow of trust and obedience
February 9, 2017The Catholic Church in north and central Georgia just had a terrific Saturday. Along with all of our neighbors, we gloried in our NFC-champion Falcons competing in Super Bowl LI and enthusiastically cheered on our home team. The excitement was palpable! Our Chancery staff went to work last Friday attired in Falcon colors and symbols. […]