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Coat of arms of Bishop Shlesinger
August 3, 2017The episcopal heraldic achievement, or bishop’s coat of arms, is composed of a shield, that is the central and most important part of the design and tells to whom the design belongs, the external ornamentation, that tells the owner’s position or rank, and a motto, placed upon a scroll. By heraldic tradition the design is […]
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Unflappable nature gave him ROTC nickname as the ‘Happy Rat’
August 3, 2017ATLANTA—As a first-year student in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, Ned Shlesinger was one of the “rats”—a freshman facing tough initiation doled out by cadet upperclassmen into the strict discipline of the corps. However, his friends say his good nature and ability to take the badgering in stride earned him the nickname of the […]
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Secrets to a happy and holy marriage
August 3, 2017It’s rare to see a solid marriage on television. Instead, couples are seen yelling at each other, humiliating each other—and sneaking around with other people. In the real world, however, many couples have good relationships based on respect, friendship and a shared faith. In my case, my husband and I had different temperaments, but we […]
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Blessed are those who mourn
August 3, 2017This is the third column in a 10-part series “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Mt 5:4 The beatitudes are blessings directed toward followers of Christ, first of all, and to the crowds as potential followers. The crowds would probably be puzzled by many of the blessings. Being poor in spirit […]
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Priests’ assembly reflects on need to heal ‘deep malady’ in American soul
July 7, 2017ATLANTA—In the face of an abiding “soul sickness” in the United States, the Catholic Church can serve as a counterbalance to forces of violence and hatred, keynote speaker Father Bryan Massingale told a June gathering of priests in Atlanta. His message, inspired by the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about America, was shared […]
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Archdiocesan newspaper, videographer earn 14 awards at annual media conference
July 6, 2017ATLANTA—The Georgia Bulletin and the archdiocesan Office of Communications were honored with 14 awards from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada at the 2017 Catholic Media Conference. The conference was held in Québec City June 20-23, in conjunction with the Signis World Congress. Signis met June 19-22, drawing members of the […]
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Changing church landscape requires mutual accompaniment, convocation hears
July 6, 2017ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS)—The U.S. Catholic Church’s increasing diversity presents Catholics with the opportunity to accompany each other on the journey of faith Pope Francis envisions, a Boston College professor told delegates to the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America” in Orlando. Hosffman Ospino, associate professor of theology and religious education […]
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Lisa Wheeler to speak at August Magnificat
July 6, 2017ATLANTA—The speaker for the August Magnificat meal will be Lisa Wheeler, the founder and president of Carmel Communications, a Catholic agency that has brought to the public eye a wide array of uplifting films, books and music against every contemporary tide. All women are invited to the Magnificat meal, which will be held on Saturday, […]
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Magnificat chapter founders say step out in faith, receive God’s grace
July 6, 2017ATLANTA—Olga Myers, Jan Nerone and Elyse O’Kane, co-founders of the Joyful Visitation chapter of Magnificat, spoke May 6 of how God led them to bring this international Catholic women’s ministry to Atlanta and what he has done in their lives. The occasion was the 25th anniversary of the chapter and its 100th Magnificat meal. Speaking […]
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O’Connor’s Andalusia hosts open-mic evenings
July 6, 2017MILLEDGEVILLE—Andalusia Farm, the fabled home of author Flannery O’Connor, will extend its regular hours for a monthly open-mic series on Thursdays, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21. Thursdalusia, a drop-in, open-mic evening moderated by Daniel Wilkinson, an actor and teacher, runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This is its second season. The farm is […]