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Monastery chosen to receive charity fund from court case
January 21, 2016CONYERS—The Monastery of the Holy Spirit was one of the four beneficiaries in Rockdale County from a court settlement thanks to the efforts of a lawyer who thinks highly of the religious community. In 2004, a fire at the Bio-Lab chemical plant in Conyers forced the evacuation of homes within two miles of the plant. […]
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Pastor bobblehead is saying ‘yes’ to generous giving
January 21, 2016FLOWERY BRANCH—Father Eric Hill is the newest clergyman bobblehead to add to your collection. In this lighthearted fundraiser, Father Hill, the pastor of Prince of Peace Church, is the face of Ask-A-Priest bobblehead. “Do you ever need more yes in your life? Meet Ask-A-Priest bobblehead, the most agreeable priest you’ve ever met,” said the tongue-in-cheek […]
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New perks at Georgia Tech Catholic Center include coffee bar
January 21, 2016ATLANTA—Returning students at Georgia Tech will see an updated appearance at the campus Catholic Center, including a new coffee bar for students thirsty for an espresso and other coffee shop-style drinks. Chaplain Father Joshua Allen said the goal was to enlarge the area’s education activities and create a more seamless link between the main floor […]
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Jan. 22 events include Mass at Atlanta cathedral, pilgrimages to Washington
January 8, 2016ATLANTA—On the Jan. 22 anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision, Catholics will gather in Atlanta and in Washington, D.C., for a day of prayer for the legal protection of unborn children. A Mass for the Unborn will begin at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, […]
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Video messages of pope’s prayer intentions hit social media
January 8, 2016VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis will deliver his monthly prayer intentions on video over social media as part of a Jesuit-run global prayer network. The new video messages, featuring the pope asking for prayers and action on various challenges facing the world today, begin Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. Often people […]
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Pinecrest football coach, players receive Region 6-A recognition
January 8, 2016CUMMING—Todd Winter, the head football coach at Pinecrest Academy, Cumming, was named Coach of the Year for Region 6-A football, and the team’s quarterback, Ryan McCarthy, was selected as Region 6-A Co-offensive Player of the Year. A number of players were also named to the All Region Team. Stone Brown, Ryan McCarthy, Greg Varghese, Garrison […]
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Serra Club honors sisters serving in Atlanta Archdiocese
January 8, 2016ATLANTA—The annual religious sisters appreciation event was sponsored by the Serra Club of Atlanta and held in October. Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center hosted the event, where Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated Mass. As a thank you for their ministries, the women were treated to a catered dinner and speaker. The religious sisters had the […]
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Lawrenceville houses renovated to shelter homeless vets
January 8, 2016LAWRENCEVILLE—St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council 13052, in Lawrenceville, partnered with local organizations such as the IMPACT Group, the Home Depot Foundation, and other area volunteer groups, to renovate two houses in Gwinnett County for homeless veterans and their families. During six months, the volunteers contributed more than 850 hours and more than $8,000 in […]
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Atlanta Archdiocese team featured on social justice website
January 8, 2016SMYRNA—The Catholics Confront Global Poverty website featured two archdiocesan employees for their efforts on behalf the poor. Kat Doyle and Kathy Montag are members of the Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Life, Dignity and Justice. Doyle is the director of Justice and Peace Ministries, while Montag focuses on Catholic Relief Services’ work. Part of their […]
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Greensboro Knights raise funds for charity
January 8, 2016GREENSBORO—Knights of Columbus Council 13808 at Christ Our King and Savior Church in Greensboro held its charity raffle and celebration on Columbus Day. Approximately 100 ticket holders attended for the drawing of the grand prize: a two-year lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Impala or $10,000 in cash. The grand-prize winner was Henry Karwisch of Eatonton […]