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Cardinal: Blessed Rother ‘an authentic light’ for church and world
October 6, 2017OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS)—If the martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Francis Rother “fills us with sadness,” it also “gives us the joy of admiring the kindness, generosity and courage of a great man of faith,” Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, said Sept. 23 in Oklahoma City. The 13 years Blessed Rother spent […] Full Story | En Español
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Mexicans give thanks for quake survival to St. Jude Thaddeus
October 6, 2017MEXICO CITY (CNS)—Teresa Hernandez considers it a miracle. Her uncle and nephew were trapped under the rubble of an apartment building in northern Mexico City after the Sept. 19 earthquake and managed to get out. On Sept. 28, she brought a small statue of St. Jude Thaddeus to celebrations at historic St. Hippolytus Church to […]
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Do not let hate, violence ‘have the last word,’ says Las Vegas bishop
October 6, 2017LAS VEGAS (CNS)—At an emotional interfaith prayer service at Guardian Angel Cathedral, Las Vegas Bishop Joseph A. Pepe told those filling the pews Oct. 2 that “in the face of tragedy we need each other.” “And in the face of violence, we stand together because we cannot let hate and violence have the last word,” […] Full Story
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Rev. King’s words on nonviolence need to be lived today, speakers say
October 6, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s support of nonviolence to bring about social change applies as much to today’s society as it did when Rev. King put his philosophy to paper 60 years ago, said speakers at an Oct. 2 news conference at the memorial dedicated to the civil rights figure in Washington. That […]
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Enduring, esteemed Georgia Bulletin editor retires
October 5, 2017ATLANTA—Gretchen Keiser retired on Sept. 30 as editor of The Georgia Bulletin, having served under five archbishops for nearly four decades as a pillar of the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s communications. Keiser feels privileged to have devoted her career to the Catholic press. “The sense that this was a gift to me has never really left,” […] Full Story
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Nichols to serve as new director of parish preschools program
October 5, 2017SMYRNA—Mary Jo Nichols is no stranger to Catholic schools. Now as the new director of parish preschools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Nichols will play an instrumental part in helping to grow Catholic early childhood education throughout north Georgia. Nichols assumed the director position from Terry Graham, who retired this summer. Nichols began her career […] Full Story
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Growth of preschools program highlight of Graham’s tenure
October 5, 2017SMYRNA—Terry Graham will miss everything about her job—except her commute. After 13 years as the director of parish preschools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Graham began her well-deserved retirement this summer. Mary Jo Nichols, former director of the Holy Family Church Preschool in Marietta, is now serving as Graham’s successor. “When you love your job, […] Full Story
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International stewardship speakers examine faith practices of millennials
October 5, 2017ATLANTA—With two youngsters in tow to Sunday Mass, things can get forgotten, like cash, which Ryan Johnson admitted he rarely carries. He’d love the option to use his mobile phone to donate to a cause at the parish on the spur of the moment. “We like cashless, paperless, checkless,” said Johnson, a millennial Catholic. The […] Full Story
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Brazilian parishioners grateful for service of departing priest
October 5, 2017SANDY SPRINGS—Amid Brazil’s grinding recession and political crisis, Sandra Fernandes and her husband found an opportunity in 2016 to transfer with his company and relocate their family from Rio de Janeiro to Atlanta. While making the decision, she prayed about it and discovered online an encouraging sign—a Brazilian Catholic community in the archdiocese at St. […]
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Cartersville parish embraces faith formation of special needs students
October 5, 2017CARTERSVILLE—The Guardian Angels faith formation program at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Cartersville helps special needs students and their families be more connected to parish life. Amy Toft, director of faith formation at St. Francis of Assisi, provides staff support for Guardian Angels, a program first suggested by parishioner Betty Schaaf. Schaaf, a volunteer […]