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Pope offers prayers for Trump as he becomes 45th U.S. president
January 20, 2017VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis sent best wishes and prayers to incoming President Donald J. Trump shortly after he took the oath of office. “I offer you my cordial good wishes and the assurance of my prayers that almighty God will grant you wisdom and strength in the exercise of your high office,” the pope’s message […]
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Cardinal Dolan to read from Book of Wisdom at inauguration
January 19, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said the Scripture passage he chose to read at the Jan. 20 inauguration of Donald J. Trump as president—Wisdom chapter 9 in which King Solomon prays for wisdom to lead Israel according to God’s will—was an easy one to make. “I pray it all the time,” he told […]
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On eve of Trump inauguration, Catholic communities will pray for immigrants
January 19, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—Acknowledging the fear some immigrants have expressed as Donald Trump becomes president, Jesuit parishes, schools and other communities plan to pray for those who fear him and his proposals on the eve of his Jan. 20 inauguration as the country’s 45th president. At least one community said it will declare sanctuary status for itself […]
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Bishops still have hope Congress will pass immigration reform
January 19, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—Despite the apprehension over policies that could be enacted by a Republican-led Congress acting in accord with a Republican president in Donald Trump, the U.S. Catholic bishops remain hopeful that Congress will pass an immigration reform bill. “This is a new moment with a new Congress, a new administration. We should up our expectations […]
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Abortion foes buoyed by prospects for abortion limits under a Trump presidency
January 12, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—President-elect Donald Trump’s commitments to nominate pro-life justices to the U.S. Supreme Court and support legislative efforts to limit abortion are invigorating abortion foes. Leaders in organizations such as the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, National Right to Life, Americans United for Life and Susan B. Anthony List told Catholic News Service that […]
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Blessed Trinity student collects clothes as a fresh start for former inmates
January 12, 2017ROSWELL—Chris Schneider, a junior at Blessed Trinity High School, recently found a way to help men and women just getting out of prison. Wanting to aid them in getting started in their new lives, he initiated, organized and publicized an effort to collect clothing for newly released inmates. The clothing was stored in a classroom […]
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Lilburn Knights find sweet way to support Conyers monastery
January 12, 2017LILBURN—The Knights of Columbus from St. John Neumann’s Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan Council 7923 sold bakery items from the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers after Masses during the Christmas season. The total sales came to $5,737. This was the first year for a sale of monastery items at the parish by the Knights. […]
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Sixty-five graduate from Knights disaster training
January 12, 2017MARIETTA—Sal Gullo, state disaster coordinator for the Georgia Knights of Columbus, has announced expansion of the Knights’ disaster preparedness course offerings. Among topics covered in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training are light search and rescue, team organization, disaster medical operations, terrorism and fire safety. The training concludes with a disaster simulation. The CERT […]
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Trustees announce Sophia Academy will merge with Notre Dame Academy in August
January 12, 2017DULUTH—A merger between Sophia Academy in Atlanta and Notre Dame Academy in Duluth was announced Jan. 4 by the boards of trustees of both Marist schools. It will take place in August. The Atlanta school will move to the Notre Dame campus and become a new division of that academy. In announcing the merger, leaders […]
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OLM places second in state one-act play competition
January 12, 2017FAYETTEVILLE—Drama students at Our Lady of Mercy High School won the first runner-up award at the Georgia High School Association’s (GHSA) One Act Play State Championship Nov. 5 in Macon. The OLM cast and crew of 27 students took the prize for their production of “Twelve Angry Jurors.” They won in the Class A private […]