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Giving Day campaign to last 24 hours on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 28
September 21, 2017ATLANTA—The Atlanta Catholic community is being encouraged to participate in the third annual #iGiveCatholic Giving Day on Tuesday, Nov. 28, also known as #GivingTuesday, a global day devoted to giving. The kickoff for #iGiveCatholic will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Chancery, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, Smyrna. Archbishop Wilton […]
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Bishop Zarama pledges to be close to parishioners at N.C. installation Mass
September 7, 2017RALEIGH, N.C. (CNS)—For nearly four minutes, the faithful shared heartfelt applause. Bishop Luis R. Zarama walked through much of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral holding an apostolic letter signed by Pope Francis. The message, conveyed by the traditions and words of the installation Mass, was clear. Bishop Zarama was the shepherd. Those present were his […]
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Bishop Zarama travels to Raleigh with message of God’s love
September 7, 2017ATLANTA—In an interview before he left the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Bishop Luis R. Zarama smilingly acknowledged that every step forward in his priesthood—from pastor to vicar general to auxiliary bishop of Atlanta and now to bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina—has been “a surprise” and a significant new challenge. Each time “I never expected it and […]
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Georgia priests bid Bishop Zarama a fond farewell
September 7, 2017ATLANTA—Bishop Luis R. Zarama spoke from the pulpit of the Cathedral of Christ the King as he said farewell to the community of priests and faithful in the Archdiocese of Atlanta before leaving to become the bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina. “I’m leaving Atlanta but not my heart. I am leaving Atlanta and you are […]
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‘Authentic shepherd’ built bridges within the Atlanta community
September 7, 2017ATLANTA—As Bishop Luis R. Zarama begins leading the Diocese of Raleigh, N.C., Hispanic clergy and other leaders of the Archdiocese of Atlanta praised his pastoral legacy as an authentic shepherd who shared God’s love with the people and built bridges of unity with the Latino community. A native of Pasto, Colombia, Bishop Zarama was ordained […]
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St. Joseph Maronite Church has new home in northern suburbs
September 7, 2017ATLANTA—St. Joseph Maronite Church of Atlanta has a new location on Glenridge Drive in Sandy Springs. The growing parish celebrated the first Mass in its new parish home May 14. The move to the northern Atlanta suburbs marks a new chapter in the congregation’s history. The Maronite community, an Eastern rite Catholic Church in full […]
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Relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina to be displayed at Holy Spirit
September 7, 2017ATLANTA—The relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, will tour several dioceses in the United States Sept. 16–Oct. 8. In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the relics will be displayed at Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Hours for public veneration will be 9 a.m.-6:50 p.m. […]
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Where to give to assist with Hurricane Harvey recovery
September 7, 2017WASHINGTON (CNS)—Several organizations have established emergency relief operations for the thousands of people affected by Hurricane Harvey and the floods in Texas and Louisiana. Contributions can be made to: – Catholic Charities USA: online at https://catholiccharitiesusa.org; telephone at 800-919-9338; mail to P.O. Box 17066, Baltimore, Maryland 21297-1066 and write “Hurricane Harvey” in the memo line […]
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Catholic Charities USA gives $2 million for hurricane relief
September 7, 2017SAN ANTONIO (CNS)—Catholic Charities USA presented a $2 million check Sept. 4 representing donations received to date for immediate emergency assistance for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey and its catastrophic flooding. One hundred percent of the funds raised will go directly to immediate and long-term recovery efforts. Making the presentation was Dominican Sister Donna Markham, […]
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Pope: God gives hope for future despite present-day suffering
September 7, 2017VATICAN CITY (CNS)—While the world reels from terrorism, natural disasters and division, God weeps with those who suffer and offers the hope of a future full of joy and consolation, Pope Francis said. Recalling the victims of a terror attack in Barcelona Aug. 17, a devastating landslide Aug. 16 in Congo, and “many other” tragic […]