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Statement from Archbishop Gregory on the shooting at the Texas Baptist church
November 6, 2017ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has made the following statement regarding the Nov. 5 shooting during services at the First Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. “Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta are close in prayer with our brothers and sisters from the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, as they grieve the loss and […]
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USCCB president decries massive shooting at Texas Baptist church
November 6, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. Catholic Church stands “in unity” with the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and the larger community after a shooting during Sunday services took the lives of at least 26 people and injured at least 20 others. Those who died ranged in age from 5 to 72 years old, and included 14-year-old Annabelle Pomeroy. […]
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Marian Servants of the Blessed Trinity celebrate Commitment Day Mass
November 3, 2017JOHNS CREEK—Each year, members of the Marian Servants of the Blessed Trinity commit to serve the Archdiocese of Atlanta according to their Rule of Life—holiness, obedience and humble servanthood. On the afternoon of Sept. 20, Marian Servant greeters welcomed 48 men and women of the Atlanta community as they gathered with spouses and friends to […] Full Story
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Priest says exorcism is ministry of healing that helps suffering people
November 3, 2017NEW ORLEANS (CNS)—Father Gary Thomas has served for the past 12 years in the Diocese of San Jose, California, as the priest authorized to perform the rite of exorcism. The rite is the Catholic Church’s largely hidden and often-misunderstood ministry of healing that Hollywood has transformed into a cash cow of blood, gore and fantasy. […] Full Story
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PATH fundraiser Nov. 9 at Holy Spirit
November 3, 2017ATLANTA—Post Abortion Treatment and Healing (PATH) will welcome Dr. Martha Shuping, M.D., a psychiatrist who has helped men and women recover from the effects of abortion since 1985, to speak at its annual fundraiser. The PATH dinner will be Thursday, Nov. 9, at Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta. PATH sponsors the event […]
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St. Peter Chanel Knights’ race benefits special needs charities
November 3, 2017ROSWELL—The Knights of Columbus of St. Peter Chanel Church, Council 13217, will have its fourth annual 5K run/walk event on Saturday, Nov. 18. The chip-timed 5K will raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia and other special needs charities of the St. Peter Chanel Knights. The run is a USATF certified course and takes place on […]
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‘Box’ program aims to give poor children in four countries Christmas joy
November 3, 2017BOCA RATON, Fla. (CNS)—Cross Catholic Outreach’s “Box of Joy” program is now in its fourth year and has expanded to provide needy children in four countries with a Christmas gift box packed by volunteers in dioceses across the United States. More than 300 Catholic groups, parishes and schools have signed up to participate in the […]
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Three bishops reiterate opposition to the death penalty after court case resolution
November 3, 2017SAVANNAH—Three bishops from Georgia and Florida reiterated their opposition to the death penalty following the resolution of a court case involving the murder of a priest. On Oct. 18 in the Burke County Courthouse in Waynesboro, Steven James Murray pleaded guilty to the murder of Father Rene Robert, thus avoiding the punishment of the death […]
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In the end, everyone faces God with ‘empty hands,’ pope says
November 3, 2017VATICAN CITY (CNS)—God waits for everyone, even the worst sinner who repents only with his dying breath, Pope Francis said. “Before God, we present ourselves with empty hands,” he said, meaning that all the good works people have or haven’t done throughout their lives aren’t measured to determine entry into heaven. “A word of humble […]
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Marriage Encounter rekindles couples’ passion for a lifetime
November 3, 2017ATLANTA—Married couples at all stages of life can benefit from a weekend away that will take already good marriages and help shape them into lifetime love affairs. Annie and Roger Borrello testify to the life-changing benefits of a Marriage Encounter weekend, referred to as the “Weekend” by those who have experienced it. Before their encounter […]