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Mass to be celebrated to pray for the abolition of the death penalty
October 29, 2015ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass for the abolition of the death penalty on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. The Mass will be held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 353 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta. During his recent visit to the U.S., Pope Francis in his address to the Congress […]
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Synod report urges ‘accompaniment’ tailored to family situations
October 29, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—While not specifically mentioning the controversial proposal of a path toward full reconciliation and Communion for the divorced and civilly remarried, members of the Synod of Bishops on the family handed Pope Francis a report emphasizing an obligation to recognize that not all Catholics in such a situation bear the same amount of […]
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Pope asks forgiveness for scandals, warns of betraying children’s trust
October 29, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—With 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis asked forgiveness for scandals that have occurred within the church recently. “Before beginning my catechesis, I would like—in the name of the church—to ask your forgiveness for the scandals which have occurred recently both in Rome and at the Vatican,” the pope said. […]
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St. Peter Claver School celebrates students’ heritages
October 29, 2015DECATUR—On Wednesday, Oct. 21, St. Peter Claver Regional School hosted its first multicultural, multilingual Mass celebrated by Bishop Luis R. Zarama, assisted by Deacon Peter Swan. Students and guests later participated in a cultural culinary experience by sampling foods from around the globe. Students at St. Peter Claver boast of family roots on the continents […]
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St. Mary’s, Athens, named top community hospital
October 29, 2015ATHENS—St. Mary’s Health Care System in Athens was named 2015 Large Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals at its 32nd annual conference. The “Hospital of the Year” award highlights the impact of member hospitals on individual patients, the health and wellness of Georgians, and the quality of life of their […]
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Rosanne Bowen will speak at the November Magnificat for women
October 29, 2015ATLANTA—Rosanne Bowen, who has served in ministries to families in the Atlanta Archdiocese for decades, will be speaking of her own faith journey at the November Magnificat meal for women. She will be the guest speaker when the Magnificat meal is held on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Holy Cross […]
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Lyke House friends, benefactors gather for anniversary
October 29, 2015ATLANTA—Lyke House, the Catholic Center at the Atlanta University Center, marked its 16th anniversary with an Oct. 18 Friends and Family Dedication Mass. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was the principal celebrant and homilist. It was the archbishop’s first liturgy at Lyke House since Father Urey P. Mark was named Lyke House chaplain earlier this year […]
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Msgr. Dillon receives Order of Malta’s highest honor
October 29, 2015ATLANTA—Msgr. Edward Dillon, pastor of Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta, recently received the Grand Cross of Merit (pro piis meritis) from the Order of Malta at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes clergy who have given extensive service in support of the work of the Order of Malta. The organization is dedicated to caring […]
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Roswell location of Pregnancy Aid Clinic opens
October 29, 2015ROSWELL—Pregnancy Aid Clinic celebrated the grand opening of a new office at 281 S. Atlanta St. in Roswell on Oct. 1. The clinic has a staff of counselors, nurses, sonogram technicians and volunteers who assist women dealing with crisis pregnancies. Local dignitaries attended the opening. The mayor of Roswell, Jere Wood, welcomed the nonprofit. Father […]
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High school-age servers have new role in Lookout Mountain
October 29, 2015LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN—Five young people were installed as the founding members of the Altar Server Elite at Our Lady of the Mount Church, Lookout Mountain. The installation Mass and commissioning were held in September at the parish, in the northwestern-most corner of the archdiocese. The Altar Server Elite are standout young people based on faith, leadership […]