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In Myanmar and Bangladesh, pope calls for dialogue and respect for all
December 7, 2017VATICAN CITY (CNS)—As on every papal trip, Pope Francis’ visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh included a mix of meetings with government officials and events focused firmly on the nations’ Catholic communities. The political implications of his Nov. 27-30 stay in Myanmar and his Nov. 30-Dec. 2 stop in Bangladesh grabbed the headlines mainly because of […]
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Sister shares heartbreaking story to lead youths closer to God
December 7, 2017INDIANAPOLIS (CNS)—It wasn’t the story that the 20,000 Catholic youths were expecting to hear from a religious sister. And the audience of young people inside Lucas Oil Stadium on the morning of Nov. 17 became more quiet and riveted as Sister Miriam James Heidland shared the hard, heartbreaking chapters of her life story. She told […] Full Story
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Deacon Fernando Barrueta dies Nov. 21
December 7, 2017CONYERS—Deacon Fernando Barrueta, who served at St. Pius X Church in Conyers, died Nov. 21. He was 77. Born May 30, 1940, in Havana, Cuba, Deacon Barrueta studied at a preparatory school there. He was a graduate of the Inter-American Aviation School as an air-conditioning mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife, Raquel. […]
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HIV/AIDS ministers seek compassion, prayer at World AIDS Day Mass
December 7, 2017ATLANTA—Volunteers devoted to serving people with HIV/AIDS gathered at a Dec. 1 Mass “For a World Living with AIDS” at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Atlanta. Held annually on World AIDS Day, the Mass is hosted alternately by parishes with HIV/AIDS ministries. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was the celebrant for this year’s Mass, which is […] Full Story | En Español
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‘Launch’ program transforms religious education at Marietta parish
December 7, 2017MARIETTA—It’s Sunday morning at St. Ann Church. In the dim lighting of a first-floor room, dozens of children sit on the floor. The students face the twinkling stars that form a constellation in the shape of a Chi Ro cross. A simulated space shuttle cockpit doubles as a stage. The children are mesmerized by their […] Full Story | En Español
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Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering to have Christmas focus
December 7, 2017ATLANTA—The Catholic and Orthodox communities will gather Monday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, 2500 Clairmont Road, NE, Atlanta. All are welcome to attend. The theme of the Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering will be “Was Jesus Born on Dec. 25? And Why This Matters.” Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and […] Full Story
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Holy Name of Jesus Mission dedicated
December 7, 2017NORCROSS—More than 200 people celebrated the dedication of the first Chinese Catholic mission in the Archdiocese of Atlanta during a Nov. 19 Mass. In a procession led by members of the Knights of Columbus in plumed hats, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory blessed the Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Mission building on Light Circle in Norcross […]
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#iGiveCatholic surpasses fundraising goals in Atlanta
December 7, 2017ATLANTA—In the inaugural #iGiveCatholic campaign in the Atlanta Archdiocese, donors contributed $292,115 to ministries, parishes and schools during a 24-hour span. #GivingTuesday, a national fundraising campaign, initially began in 2012 as an opportunity for people during the holiday shopping season to serve others. Catholic leaders promoted Tuesday, Nov. 28, as #iGiveCatholic, a chance for the […]
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Crossing the boundary into a magical kingdom
December 7, 2017“You made a good reindeer,” my aunt said to me. “Did you get down on your hands and knees?” my cousin inquired. “No, it was more of a crouched-over version,” I replied. I’d arrived from the airport earlier that day to find Brody, 7, pretending to be Santa with his sister, Aubree, 5, as Mrs. […]
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The Senior Side: The New Era retirement pioneer
December 7, 2017“Indeed, the differences between work and retirement are increasingly blurred. For many people, retirement is no longer the end of their working life. It is a time to blend work with a nice mix of leisure activities to create the work/life balance they have always wanted.” Ernie J. Zelinski, author I have observed a new […]