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Rough world needs women of faith, acting in mercy, AACCW speakers say
October 20, 2016ATLANTA—In its 60th anniversary year, the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women chose the theme of mercy for its convention held at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria Sept. 16-18. Over 130 women of the archdiocese gathered to learn about child sex trafficking, a major part of human trafficking; the importance of listening to God’s […]
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Before the ballot, Atlanta faithful can find guidance on social teaching
October 20, 2016ATLANTA—A series of videos created by the Office of Communications of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is available to help Catholic voters. The videos, most of them only a few minutes long, highlight moral values to guide Catholics as Election Day draws near. The topics cover a range of moral issues without telling people how to […]
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Two deacons ordained at Epiphany Byzantine Church
October 20, 2016ROSWELL—The parish of Epiphany Byzantine Church in Roswell celebrated earlier this year as two men became deacons. These were the first ordinations at the Roswell church in almost 25 years. Bishop Kurt Burnette, of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, elevated Subdeacons Michael P. Tisma and James J. Smith to the Holy Order of Deacon […]
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Fund to help sex trafficking victims on Georgia ballot Nov. 8
October 20, 2016ATLANTA—Josephine Cummings for more than 10 years worked in the dark corners of society where vulnerable teens were lured into abusive sexual situations and where adults profited from their pain. There was the 13-year-old who ran away from home. She was picked up, driven out of state and then spent months being intimidated and sexually […]
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Voices raised in concern at Summit on Violence
October 20, 2016DECATUR—At a community gathering at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, African-American parents and grandparents voiced fears and frustrations about the shootings of unarmed black men by police officers. Michael Arceneaux, of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Atlanta, was distressed about what to say to youngsters about the violence that has dominated headlines. “I see all […] Full Story
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Pro-life groups using national bus tour to rally support
October 20, 2016WASHINGTON (CNS)—A group of pro-life advocates from around the country gathered Sept. 28 in front of the steps of Supreme Court of the United States to announce the start of a national bus tour to rally others to support their cause. The tour will end Nov. 6. The organization 40 Days for Life said its […]
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Leaders in youth ministry come to north Georgia for national institute
October 20, 2016TIGER—Youth ministers from across Georgia and the nation came together for a team huddle at the Institute for Catholic Youth Ministry held Sept. 19-22 at Camp Covecrest in Tiger. The youth ministers gathered at the mountaintop camp to hear what their counterparts are doing and to learn from national leaders in youth ministry. It was […]
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Archbishop prays for rekindling of St. Francis’ ‘wonder’ over God’s creation
October 20, 2016ATLANTA—On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. 4, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated a Mass to honor those who work in environmental sustainability and all who love and care for the earth. The inaugural Green Mass was celebrated at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The text of St. Francis’ “Canticle of the […]
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Aquatically adept St. Pius water polo team wins state championship
October 20, 2016CUMMING—St. Pius X held off a late comeback by the Southern Crescent Aquatic Team of Peachtree City to win 4-3 in the 2016 Georgia High School Water Polo Association state championship at the Cumming Aquatic Center Oct. 9. It was the team’s fifth championship since 2007 and its first since 2012. The St. Pius High […]
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Georgia lawyers, judges pray for justice in a climate of ‘mistrust … and fear’
October 20, 2016ATLANTA—Dozens of judges and clergy in scarlet robes and stoles entered the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to the music of the Midtown Brass Quintet and the voices of the St. Thomas More Schola. Attorneys, police officers and judges joined Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to pray Thursday, Oct. 13, for those who administer […]