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Atlanta Ambassadors will support sainthood for Father Tolton
November 17, 2016ATLANTA—Over a century before the term “multicultural” entered the American lexicon, Father Augustus Tolton courageously preached the Gospel to racially diverse Americans drawn to his parish during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. He was the first recognized black Catholic diocesan priest in the United States. Father Tolton’s cause is now on the path to possible […]
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Corpus Christi revives church inside and out for 60-nation parish
November 17, 2016STONE MOUNTAIN—Members of Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain are giving thanks for recently completed renovations that are both energy saving and enhancing. Bishop Luis R. Zarama celebrated a Mass of rededication at the parish Oct. 23. Corpus Christi’s pastor, Father Paschal Amagba; pastor emeritus Father Gregory Kenny; and associate pastor Father Alex Gaitan, concelebrated. […]
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Wit, humor of Father Eddie O’Connor lit up lives of fellow priests, parishioners
November 17, 2016ATLANTA—Priests, along with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, entered the Cathedral of Christ the King to the organ music of the hopeful “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” as they said farewell to Father Edward O’Connor. Joining them in the stone Gothic church on Peachtree Road for the final goodbye were scores of friends and family members. […]
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As the Holy Year comes to an end, the Holy Doors close
November 17, 2016ATLANTA—The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy concludes Nov. 20 on the solemnity of Christ the King. Four of Atlanta’s seven pilgrim sites with Holy Doors have announced closing Masses: The Monastery of the Holy Spirit will close its door on Sunday, Nov. 20, with Mass at 9 a.m. The monastery is located at 2625 Highway […]
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Local speakers try to bridge ‘wide valley’ separating races, cultures
November 17, 2016ATLANTA—With history, theology, and life stories, Catholics and others concerned about race relations spent a day focused on the charged issue of race and how it shapes the lives of believers. Blacks, whites and Latinos attended the conference, which was titled “An Honest Look at Racism” and drew from the Scripture verse in the first […]
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Archbishop calls for bishops’ racism statement, given election tension
November 17, 2016BALTIMORE (CNS)—Earlier this year, as communities faced tensions, protests and violence, following a spate of shooting and killings of black men by police, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, of Louisville, Kentucky, as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, asked dioceses across the country to observe a day of prayer for peace. He also wanted the […]
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Catholics’ post-election to-do list: work for unity, healing
November 17, 2016WASHINGTON (CNS)—All the distrust, vitriol and rancor stirred up during the 2016 presidential election campaign did not go away when votes were tallied. The Nov. 8 election’s outcome, for many, only added more layers of frustration, anger and fear, prompting dozens of protests across the country. Political leaders, including President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump […]
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Leaders react to Trump win in presidential election
November 17, 2016WASHINGTON (CNS)—Lay and religious leaders of all stripes reacted to news of Donald J. Trump’s upset win in the Nov. 8 presidential election. Most expressed hope that Trump would pay attention to their agenda, while others were more decidedly downbeat and still others counseled prayer. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the […]
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Pope to interfaith leaders: Mercy is core of true religion
November 17, 2016VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Authentic religions help people understand that they are, in fact, loved and can be forgiven and are called to love and forgive others, Pope Francis said. “We thirst for mercy, and no technology can quench that thirst,” the pope told Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh and other religious leaders. “We seek a love […]
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Atlanta Tribunal to send its second instance appeals to Cincinnati Tribunal
November 17, 2016ATLANTA—Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter in September 2015, decisively changing the Code of Canon Law and the Catholic Church’s marriage annulment process and making the process less expensive and time-consuming. As part of a pastoral outreach, the pope hoped to encourage simplicity and speed for couples seeking a declaration of nullity. The changes to […]