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The colors and numbers of our days
September 22, 2016A young lady in the class for the confirmation that I celebrated last Sunday asked me why certain numbers are used so frequently in sacred Scripture. It was a very fine question, and it raised the issue of the meaning of numbers in the Bible—a question of no little significance for believers. Actually, every human […]
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Taming the wolves that prowl through our hearts
September 22, 2016Huge, hungry wolves with evil-looking snouts stalked me in my childhood nightmares. Sometimes I even thought I spotted one—lurking behind the bedroom curtains—when I was awake, and would then implore my sister to protect me. “Do you see him? Right over there!” “It’s just your imagination,” she muttered. “Go to sleep.” “Are you girls still […]
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Bishop Talley named coadjutor bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana
September 21, 2016ATLANTA—Pope Francis has appointed Bishop David P. Talley, auxiliary bishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese, to serve the people of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, as coadjutor bishop to Bishop Ronald P. Herzog, the bishop of that diocese. The appointment was announced Wednesday, Sept. 21. In a statement, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said that the pope […]
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At Blue Mass, archbishop prays trust will grow in divided communities
September 13, 2016ATLANTA—Two days before the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, worshipers prayed for peace and gave thanks for the sacrifices of first responders at the second annual Blue Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops also designated Sept. 9, the feast of St. Peter Claver, as […]
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School communities pray for peace on Friday, Sept. 9
September 9, 2016ATLANTA—The students of the Catholic schools located within the Archdiocese of Atlanta paused for a time of prayer on Friday, Sept. 9, at the request of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. At schools inside and beyond the metro Atlanta area they simultaneously prayed at 10 a.m., storming heaven with fervent pleas for peace in the world. […]
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Golfer breaks into PGA with parish, community support
September 1, 2016ATLANTA—Professional golfer Wesley Yates, parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Atlanta, returned to China Aug. 27 to play in the second half of a PGA Tour China event. It was a busy summer for Yates, a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fayetteville and Florida A&M University. After six weeks […]
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New leaders at helm of Catholic schools for 2016-17
September 1, 2016ATLANTA—Several new administrators were welcomed to Catholic schools in the archdiocese as the 2016-17 school year began. New principals at archdiocesan elementary schools are Kellie DesOrmeaux at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Atlanta; Melissa Reder at St. Mary’s School in Rome; and Sister Mary Jacinta, a Nashville Dominican, at St. Catherine of Siena School […]
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St. John the Evangelist School celebrates major additions to campus
September 1, 2016HAPEVILLE—Families, students and supporters of St. John the Evangelist School celebrated on Thursday, Aug. 25, the completion of its $4 million new addition and other school improvements. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory made it official as his oversized scissors cut the ribbon, opening the 14,000-square-foot enrichment building. Pam Henry has worked in the classrooms at St. […]
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Deadline for Catholic Foundation grant applications nears
September 1, 2016ATLANTA—The next deadline of The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia’s General and Parish Enrichment Grants Programs is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. To receive a current application, please email the Foundation at grants@cfnga.org. One application per organization or archdiocesan department may be submitted via email, fax or mail. For more information about the Catholic […]
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Jasper parish unveils new stained glass windows
September 1, 2016JASPER—In early August, the last of the 18 vivid stained glass windows and two doors that grace Our Lady of the Mountains Church were installed, and the parish is now ready to show the community the art that decorates their worship space. All are welcome to attend the open house on Saturday, Sept. 10, from […]