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Panelists say fewer births, marriages point to global demographic shift
October 16, 2015PHILADELPHIA (CNS)—Experts speaking at a World Meeting of Families session Sept. 24 in Philadelphia told delegates that fertility rates around the world are dropping, and a global demographic shift is taking place. In one of only four sessions at the international meeting to offer English speakers the opportunity to test out the simultaneous interpretation services […]
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Newly renamed St. Mary’s Hospital blessed
October 16, 2015LAVONIA—Asking for God’s blessings upon St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, its physicians and its staff, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory led more than 170 people in a blessing ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in a giant tent set up on the hospital’s front lawn. “May all the members of this community know that when they come […]
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Grotto highlights needs of poor, image of Mary as ‘Undoer of Knots’
October 16, 2015PHILADELPHIA (CNS)—In front of Philadelphia’s Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul stands a visible representation of Pope Francis’ favorite religious image: “Mary, Undoer of Knots.” The “Knotted Grotto” is a dome-shaped latticework frame that stands about 10 feet high with an approximately 20-foot circumference and features tens of thousands of white ribbons knotted into […]
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Families must do more than just talk about vocations, speakers say
October 16, 2015PHILADELPHIA (CNS)—If more people are going to answer the call to religious life, it will take more than words to attract their attention, according to four women religious who delivered a Sept. 23 presentation on vocations at the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. Parents must model what it means to have a relationship with […]
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Canvases of love, along with donations, sent to CURE Childhood Cancer
October 15, 2015JOHNS CREEK—Art canvases that lift the spirits were donated to CURE Childhood Cancer for young patients after a Sept. 13 gathering that honored the late Sam Robb and brought attention to the foundation created in his memory for childhood cancer research. About 60 people came to the event for CURE, a nonprofit focused on battling […]
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Charleston leaders honored by St. Thomas More Society
October 15, 2015ATLANTA—Judges, magistrates and attorneys were encouraged to “serve the common good” as the Atlanta legal community gathered for the annual Red Mass. Dressed in black judicial robes and red stoles, members of the Supreme Court of Georgia and other Atlanta area judges filled rows of the historic Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on […]
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The greatest show of mirth on Catholic middle school turf
October 15, 2015SANDY SPRINGS—The 2015 edition of St. Jude the Apostle School’s biennial circus took place Sept. 23-27 with performances scheduled in the school gymnasium. Under the guidance of Circus of the Kids, the Tallahassee, Florida–based circus arts instructional program, this is the school’s fifth circus since 2007. Circus of the Kids, which was founded in 1982, […]
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Vigils offer 40 days of continuous prayer near abortion clinics
October 15, 2015ATLANTA—Organizers of 40 Days for Life to end abortion estimate that 251 lives have been saved worldwide since the start of the current prayer vigil with that many women choosing to continue their pregnancy instead. Atlanta is one of 307 communities around the world conducting simultaneous 40 Days for Life campaigns from Sept. 23 through […]
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Freshman cellist chosen for Carnegie Hall Honors Performance
October 15, 2015ROSWELL—Blessed Trinity freshman Mattie Riordan accomplished a dream of many artists—she performed at Carnegie Hall. Mattie was nominated for the Honors Performance Series by her band teacher at St. Joseph School in Marietta, auditioned and was selected to play her cello with the Honors orchestra. Mattie submitted Bach’s Minuet #2 for her audition. Mattie, who […]
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Georgia Tech Catholics mark anniversary, eager to continue vibrant center
October 15, 2015ATLANTA—The Georgia Tech Catholic Center has a prime spot on campus and in the hearts of students, their families, faculty and alumni. While the Catholic Church has had a presence on campus for more than 85 years, the Georgia Tech Catholic Center marked the 30th anniversary at its 172 Fourth Street location the weekend of […]