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Top Vatican official congratulates Trump, offers prayers
November 9, 2016VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Congratulating Donald Trump for his victory in the U.S. presidential election, the Vatican secretary of state expressed hope that people would work together “to change the global situation, which is a situation of serious laceration, serious conflict.” Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis’ top aide, spoke about the election early Nov. 9 during a […]
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Preschool directors cross Holy Door thresholds on pilgrimage
November 4, 2016ATLANTA—Thirty parish preschool directors boarded school buses for a Jubilee Year of Mercy pilgrimage through three of the Holy Doors of the archdiocese Oct. 6. Guided by Deacon Steve Swope of St. George Church in Newnan, the directors passed through the Holy Doors at the Shrine of Immaculate Conception and the Basilica of the Sacred […]
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CKS students learn about art from the High
November 4, 2016ATLANTA—First-graders at Christ the King School enjoyed a visit from staffers from the High Museum of Art, who conducted the First Look workshop. Students viewed and discussed photos of art from the museum’s permanent collection, and later used various tools to create texture on clay to imagine the ways that an artist created a terracotta […]
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St. Peter Chanel Knights sponsor third annual 5K
November 4, 2016ROSWELL—The Knights of Columbus of St. Peter Chanel Church, Council 13217, are holding a 5K chip-timed run/walk event on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event, the third annual 5K event hosted at the parish, will raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia and other special needs charities of the St. Peter Chanel Knights. Last year’s 5K event […]
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Venezuelan Arepas
November 4, 2016Arepas Ingredients: 3 cups warm water 2 teaspoons salt 3 cups arepa flour (precooked cornmeal such as P.A.N.) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation: Preheat the oven to 500 F. Combine water and salt in a medium bowl. Add the cornmeal and stir until no dry lumps remain. Let rest 5 minutes to hydrate. Knead dough […]
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Annual Chancery Fair Trade sale to be held Nov. 15
November 4, 2016SMYRNA—Pottery made in Cameroon, colorful baskets from Bangladesh, Peruvian Nativity sets … the annual archdiocesan Fair Trade sale at the Chancery will feature these and other handcrafted goods and jewelry, as well as shade-grown organic coffees and chocolates, olive oil from the Holy Land and jams from Africa. The sale, through the initiative of Catholic […]
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Session to provide details on Georgia Bulletin pilgrimage
November 4, 2016SMYRNA—An information session will be held Monday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., for those who are considering—or are already signed up for—the 2017 Marian shrines pilgrimage sponsored by the Georgia Bulletin. All are welcome to attend this event, which will be held at the archdiocesan Chancery in Smyrna, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, Smyrna. The […]
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St. Jude students honor St. Francis on feast day
November 4, 2016ATLANTA—St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology, was recently honored on his feast day at St. Jude the Apostle School. St. Francis Day is one of the most anticipated days of the year for the students as it always begins with the “blessing of the pets.” On Oct. 4, students visit the […]
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Artists paint to raise spirits of children fighting cancer
November 4, 2016JOHNS CREEK—More than 70 artists from the Atlanta area, many without any art background, created inspirational canvases to donate to children undergoing cancer treatment or to give to someone in need in their own family. Caring Canvases is the ministry arm of Joy to the WORD, LLC, and its mission is to spread uplifting, positive […] Full Story
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Superheroes appear at Immaculate Heart of Mary School
November 4, 2016ATLANTA—September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To honor and remember children and families affected by this disease, students at Immaculate Heart of Mary School gathered on Sept. 29 for the all-school assembly to watch a video on childhood cancer and then listen to the testimonials of two elementary students who talked about their fight against […]