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Knights of Columbus assembly to hold Memorial Day Mass for fallen warriors
May 18, 2017MARIETTA—The Bishop Charles P. Greco Assembly #2161 of the Knights of Columbus will have a Memorial Day Mass at the Marietta National Cemetery Monday, May 29, at 9 a.m. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass for the more than 17,000 fallen warriors laid to rest at the cemetery, located at 500 Washington Avenue in […]
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Holy Spirit Prep top 2017 scholars named
May 18, 2017ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta, announced the valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2017 on May 12. The valedictorian is Natalie Casal, the daughter of Dede and Adolph Casal, who are members of Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta. She will attend the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana. She has been Head Girl of […] Full Story
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Heroes of today inspire students at annual speaking contest
May 18, 2017ROSWELL—The Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic schools held their annual oratorical competition on May 2 at Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell. The event, sponsored by the Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial organization, marked the district round of the competition. Participants had first won their individual school level competition, earning the right to proceed to district level. After […]
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HSP Catholic College Fair draws hundreds of students, families
May 18, 2017ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta hosted its second annual Catholic Colleges and Universities Fair March 21. The event drew hundreds of students and families from across Atlanta to meet admissions representatives from Catholic postsecondary institutions. “Catholic higher education is such an asset to our students,” said Ashley Meyer, director of academic and college counseling. […] Full Story
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Marist Class of 2017 to don unique caps and gowns
May 18, 2017ATLANTA—Marist School is going “green” for its 2017 commencement ceremony. Marist grads, faculty and staff will be wearing “GreenWeaver” caps and gowns made of 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Two hundred Marist seniors will walk in this year’s commencement ceremony May 20. At 23 bottles per cap and gown, more than 4,600 plastic bottles […] Full Story
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Blessed Trinity teacher gets a “High 5”
May 18, 2017ROSWELL—Blessed Trinity High School math teacher Amy Muller won a contest on FOX 5 Atlanta called “High 5 for Teachers.” Viewers are invited to nominate deserving high school teachers and share what makes these teachers exceptional. Five finalists are then selected by FOX 5’s Good Day producers to be recognized and featured in a special […] Full Story
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New Catholic auxiliary bishop introduced to Atlanta community
May 16, 2017Bishop-designate Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III, of the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, was introduced to the Catholic community of north and middle Georgia on Monday, May 15. A smiling Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory made the announcement. https://twitter.com/archatl/status/864127162194030592 For his part, Bishop-designate Shlesinger held back tears as he talked about his ministry in the Tar Heel state. […]
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Pope Francis names North Carolina priest auxiliary bishop for Atlanta
May 15, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—Pope Francis has appointed Father Bernard E. Shlesinger III, a priest of the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, to be an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Bishop-designate Shlesinger, 56, is currently the director of spiritual formation at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. The appointment was announced in Washington May 15 by […]
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Long-awaited executive order on religion has unclear path ahead
May 5, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—At a White House Rose Garden ceremony May 4, President Donald Trump told a group of religious leaders: “It was looking like you’d never get here, but you got here, folks,” referring to their presence at the signing of the executive order on religious liberty. And maybe some in the group wondered where “here” […] Full Story
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My letter to Mary for Mother’s Day
May 5, 2017Dear Mother Mary: Remember me? I was the little girl who wrote you a letter in elementary school—and then the whole class followed Sister outside, where there was a small bonfire, and we tossed our letters in. The idea was that the smoke—with our prayers—would travel to heaven and reach you. I don’t remember, dear […]