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Youth in Mission grants mission scholarships
January 26, 2018MARIETTA—Youth in Mission, a Catholic Foundation of North Georgia-sponsored charity, recently presented $20,000 in scholarships toward the 2018 travel fees of 36 young missionaries. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory attended and blessed the youth and their mission trips at the sixth annual Youth in Mission Scholarships Presentation on Dec. 16, 2017, at St. Joseph Church in […]
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Ritual, consistency lead to better participation at Mass, study suggests
January 26, 2018DETROIT (CNS)—So who really is singing “Gather Us In” at Mass? Does the pastor asking people about their week really make the Mass friendlier and more engaging? Why is the Our Father so engaging? Do people like singing new songs at Mass, or do they prefer tried and true hymns they have been singing for […]
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Annual Appeal kicks off for 2018, calls for support of the work of the church
January 25, 2018ATLANTA—Consider these: the ministries of Peace and Justice, Respect Life, Disabilities, Child and Youth Protection; the religious education and preschool programs; the ministries on campuses, in marriage and family life, prisons and jails, hospitals, religious education and with youth and young adults; the helpful assistance and leadership of Catholic Charities Atlanta; the education and guidance […]
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Order of Malta to have anointing Mass Feb. 10
January 25, 2018ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate the anointing Mass of the Order of Malta, Atlanta chapter, on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta. The Mass is open to all, but most especially to those who are sick and their caregivers. Assistance will be provided for those with difficulty walking. Holy […]
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St. Pius X Church to offer sex trafficking prevention program
January 25, 2018CONYERS—The St. Pius X Women’s Jail and Prison Ministry will sponsor the community-wide event, “Teen Sex Trafficking: How to Spot It, How to Stop It” on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in the parish hall at St. Pius X Church, 2621 Highway 20, Conyers. All are welcome to attend the program, which is free. […]
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Georgia Bulletin pilgrimage to explore sacred sites of England, Scotland
January 25, 2018ATLANTA—Father Tim Hepburn, director of vocations for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will lead a pilgrimage to the sacred sites of England and Scotland Oct. 26-Nov. 5. The Georgia Bulletin is sponsoring this coming fall 2018 pilgrimage. Reservations are now being accepted. The itinerary for the 11-day pilgrimage features a number of historic and interesting Catholic […]
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King Center honors Catholic school students for art promoting love
January 25, 2018ATLANTA—Two Catholic school students were recognized Jan. 9 at The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Atlanta, for their artwork depicting the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tinsley Lutz, from St. Thomas More School, Decatur, and Grant Crunk, from St. Jude the Apostle School, Sandy Springs, created colorful art that will be […]
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Beatitudes ‘an icon of hope,’ says archbishop at annual MLK Mass
January 25, 2018ATLANTA—Scores of believers gathered Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Shrine of Immaculate Conception to celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With spirituals and prayers recited in 10 languages, the congregation reflected on the life of the Atlanta native, commemorating the 50 years since he was fatally shot in Memphis, Tennessee. The […]
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Young adults assemble to act on Dr. King’s message
January 25, 2018ATLANTA—Some two dozen 20- and 30-something Catholics shared a meal and honored the memory of the civil rights icon, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with an act of service. The Sunday, Jan. 14, gathering at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Atlanta, was the first event in a weeklong celebration of the civil rights leader, […]
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Ministers affirm commitment at annual Mass for the Unborn
January 25, 2018ATLANTA—The arrival of Tony Maturo’s daughter at 2 pounds, 13 ounces, with six weeks spent in the neonatal intensive care unit, inspired his work and affection for the Respect Life ministry. “After the previous two miscarriages—and the circumstances in which our daughter was born—I witnessed firsthand and fully understood that life is both a miracle […]