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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 […]
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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 […] Full Story | En Español
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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 […] Full Story
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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 […]
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Blessed are you … rejoice and be glad
December 7, 2017This is the tenth column in a 10-part series. “Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Mt 5:11-12 It […]
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Marist School announces appointments of new president, principal
December 7, 2017ATLANTA—Marist School has announced that its principal, Marist Father Joel M. Konzen, has been appointed the school’s president by Father Paul Frechette, SM, provincial superior of the Society of Mary U.S. Province. Father Konzen will assume his new position July 1, 2018. “We are blessed to have a new president who will continue the legacy […]
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Advent’s invitation
December 7, 2017Not long ago, Brother Hugh’s family was here. We have a house reserved for the families of monks when they come to visit, so on a weekend afternoon I headed down to the house with my fellow monks, Philip, Augustine and Cassian. We had a good time, sitting around the dining room table talking and […]
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Cathedral Choir welcomes season with ‘Readings and Carols’
December 7, 2017ATLANTA—The Cathedral Choir of Christ the King in Atlanta will celebrate the return of “A Candlelight Service of Readings and Carols” on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The Cathedral is located at 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. This Cathedral tradition combines the prophetic expectation of Advent with the joyful fulfillment of Christ’s birth. The […]
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Celebrations for Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas
December 4, 2017This is the list of celebrations of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, in the parishes and missions of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Find the name of the parish or mission and the schedule of the celebrations, if you need more detailed information; please call the listed phone number. Misión […]