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More scholarships needed so young Christians stay in Holy Land, Franciscan says
June 23, 2016ATLANTA—The Franciscans have faced a host of challenges in the Holy Land as custodians of Christian shrines ever since St. Francis of Assisi traveled there in the 1200s during the Crusades and established a rapport with the ruling sultan. But in their sandals-on-the-ground view, today’s challenge is monumental with eternal relevance: to reverse the plummeting […]
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Many Atlanta-area parishes hold prayer vigils for peace
June 23, 2016ATLANTA—The June 15 Vigil for Peace at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta opened with a procession of the paschal candle, symbolizing Christ’s light in the darkness. The bilingual vigil, attended by more than 100 people, was one of several prayer services or Masses in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for the victims of a […]
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Deacons celebrate jubilee year in life-changing encounters in Rome
June 23, 2016ATLANTA—Five deacons from the Atlanta Archdiocese responded to a papal invitation to deacons worldwide to make a Holy Year of Mercy pilgrimage to Rome May 27-29. The five, who serve in parishes in Hartwell, Norcross, Atlanta and Marietta, participated in a conference for deacons and attended Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. […]
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Love of classics carries scholar from hybrid academy to Notre Dame
June 23, 2016CUMMING—Seeking a more intense learning experience, Jim Stewart entered the first freshman class of St. John Bosco Academy in Forsyth County, a parent-inspired hybrid school focusing on classical education. While he experienced the inevitable frustrations of a school in formation, he embraced the format, studying independently and also attending classes three days a week. The […]
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Pope elevates memorial of St. Mary Magdalene to feast day
June 23, 2016VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Recognizing St. Mary Magdalene’s role as the first to witness Christ’s resurrection and as a “true and authentic evangelizer,” Pope Francis raised the July 22 memorial of St. Mary Magdalene to a feast on the church’s liturgical calendar, the Vatican announced. A decree formalizing the decision was published by the Congregation for Divine […]
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‘God is here to grieve with us,’ says priest aiding Orlando families
June 23, 2016ORLANDO, Fla. (CNS)—Father Jorge Torres admits he has shed a lot of tears since June 12. The same is true for Father Miguel Gonzalez, who along with Father Torres, other Orlando area priests, representatives of Catholic Charities and religious leaders of other faith communities spent hours counseling some of the 49 families who lost a […]
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Jesus’ mercy calls us to encourage others
June 23, 2016Seventh in a 13-part series The Gospel of Mark tells us of a blind man named Bartimaeus, who would sit at the roadside, begging for his livelihood outside the ancient city of Jericho (Mark 10:46-52). He hears voices from a sizeable crowd that tell him the man known as Jesus of Nazareth was approaching on […]
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The breathtaking chant of ‘Salve Regina’ is a call to joy and devotion
June 23, 2016The recent passing of Father Anthony, the beloved priest and monk at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, has brought back many fond memories for me, remembrances of people and experiences all connected to one of the most special places in our archdiocese. I am not alone in my deep sentiment for “the […]
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Sibling rivalry, hard work propel Clarkesville teen to salutatorian
June 23, 2016CLARKESVILLE—As he plowed through Habersham Central High School with his nose to the grindstone, John Paul Hamilton faced competition close to home that kept him on his toes as the ninth of 12 children of Dr. James and Pamela Hamilton. That healthy dose of sibling rivalry from his 10 brothers and one sister, strong parental […]
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Elberton valedictorian headed for West Point
June 23, 2016ELBERTON—Gino Saponari Jr.’s greatest high school challenge was finding the moxie to step up and reach his potential at Elbert County Comprehensive High School in the quiet northeast Georgia town of Elberton. But strengthened in leadership, fitness and spirit through the school’s JROTC program, cross country team and other endeavors, he graduated as valedictorian and […]