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A widow’s fears about the pandemic
April 16, 2020I rustled around in the basement, checking to see what food items were stashed on the shelves. Opening a sealed container, I unearthed boxes of pasta and a gigantic bag of rice.
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Delayed RCIA journeys are tests in patience
April 16, 2020In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, more than 1,900 women, men, and children wait to join other believers in the church as the public celebration of the Easter vigil Mass was suspended due to the pandemic.
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UGA senior looks for blessings as time on campus ends
April 16, 2020The pandemic crisis ended Nikki Edwards’ senior year as the University of Georgia campus in Athens closed. It also upended the campus organization she co-leads.
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Hospital chaplain shares hope with patients, families
April 16, 2020Father Patrick Scully is a chaplain at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, the Catholic hospital in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. He has learned the novel coronavirus pandemic demands new ways to serve.
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Parishes show creativity with Triduum, Easter celebrations
April 16, 2020Despite being unable to gather for Holy Week celebrations, parish leaders in north and central Georgia found creative ways to work with and around annual traditions.
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Church leaders call for aid and prayers following deadly tornadoes, storms
April 16, 2020Two U.S. archbishops are asking for prayers and help for those affected by a series of storms and tornadoes that tore through several states beginning on Easter and going into the following day.
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Archbishop Hartmayer joins first virtual unity Seder
April 16, 2020Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., joined the American Jewish Community (AJC) in Atlanta for the first virtual Atlanta Unity Seder April 6.
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Mental health professionals give tips on handling pandemic stress
April 16, 2020Since much of the community has gone into isolation, people’s anxieties and concerns have ramped up considerably. Catholic counselors and therapists discuss ways to cope.
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Catholic leaders urge Congress to address shortcomings in CARES Act
April 16, 2020Catholic leaders are urging Congress to address issues in a new federal emergency aid package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Catholic Charities, SVdP respond to coronavirus
April 16, 2020Families being self-sufficient takes on a new meaning as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused great job loss in the United States. Catholic Charities Atlanta and SVdP Georgia are responding to the needs.