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Special needs youth ministry program is ‘a gift from God’ for families
August 4, 2016JOHNS CREEK—Five members of St. Brigid Church received the sacrament of confirmation this spring as one aspect of a parish ministry for middle and high school students with disabilities that uses teen volunteers. Nicole Fehd, Daniel Medina, Joseph Newton, Abraham Vigil and Gavin Wise received the sacrament of confirmation during the Saturday vigil Mass April […]
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Century-old skylight reborn with icons of Christ, evangelists
August 4, 2016ATLANTA—David Adams has designed windows to heighten the beauty of church sanctuaries since the 1970s. But a just completed project at St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church tested his skill and nerves. “It was daunting … but a joy also,” Adams said. It was a first for him to create a Byzantine icon—an imposing depiction […]
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Come to Jesus for ‘true passion for life,’ pope tells young people
August 4, 2016KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—The youthful face of God’s mercy can change the hearts of people who have lost hope, Pope Francis said. A young person who is touched by Christ is “capable of truly great things,” the pope told thousands of young men and women July 28 at the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day in […]
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Sale puts historic Catholic land ‘in friendly hands’
August 4, 2016SMYRNA—With the signing of a few documents on July 20, Cathedral of Christ the King parishioner Betsy Orr became owner of 200 acres surrounding the historic Locust Grove cemetery in Taliaferro County. The cemetery, dating to 1794, is where many of the earliest Roman Catholic settlers are buried and is the oldest Catholic cemetery in […]
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World Youth Day emcee to speak at All Saints Church
August 4, 2016DUNWOODY—Do you want to experience your faith and live life more deeply? Then don’t miss “Reboot! Live!” on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at All Saints Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody. “Reboot!” runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The program speaker will be Chris Stefanick, a dynamic, internationally acclaimed speaker and author. Stefanick was the emcee […]
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Local pilgrims see ‘miles of youth,’ greet pope
August 4, 2016ATLANTA—Atlanta area pilgrims joined millions of young Catholics from across the globe visiting Poland for World Youth Day events July 25-31. More than 10 parishes and groups from the Archdiocese of Atlanta journeyed to the native land of St. Pope John Paul II for the meeting of young people with bishops, catechists and Pope Francis […]
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Don’t tuck life away, take risks, pope tells young people
August 4, 2016KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—Take risks and do not let life’s obstacles get in the way of encountering the true joy and life that Jesus can give, Pope Francis told more than 1 million young people. “Don’t be afraid to say ‘yes’ to him with all your heart, to respond generously and to follow him,” the pope […]
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No room for benchwarmers, make history, pope tells youths at vigil
August 4, 2016KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—Pope Francis told young people they are not called to be couch potatoes, living boring lives, but should leave their mark in history and not let others determine their future. Like a soccer match, life “only takes players on the first string and has no room for benchwarmers,” the pope told young people […]
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Tribunal offers sessions on ‘Marriage, Annulment and the RCIA’
August 4, 2016SMYRNA—A June 11 presentation by the Metropolitan Tribunal on “Marriage, Annulment and the RCIA” for RCIA parish directors, team members and adult confirmation teams drew a fantastic response and exceeded all expectations. One hundred people registered for the two-hour session using online registration. They represented 42 parishes and missions of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Eight […]
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Iconic Atlanta tavern blessed before reopening
August 4, 2016ATLANTA—Amid the massive dust-covered wooden bar and workers in hardhats and an uncooperative air conditioner, Manuel’s Tavern was blessed. Scores of people, including employees and longtime supporters, crowded into the Poncey-Highland neighborhood pub on July 25 with its floor still protected by paper. Brian Maloof, who now runs the tavern begun by his late father, […]