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Baton Rouge bishop urges community not to give in to anger, fear
July 8, 2016BATON ROUGE, La. (CNS)—Bishop Robert W. Muench of Baton Rouge is urging the local community to be “ministers of healing to a hurting world” while protests are taking place about the police shooting of a black man outside a convenience store in Baton Rouge July 5. “This week in our community, as in our nation, […]
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Alpha encourages college students to wrestle with faith questions
July 7, 2016SMYRNA—Scores of college-age women and men—from the questioning to the believer—are exploring fundamental Christian beliefs to get to know God better. For eight weeks, the archdiocesan Office of Formation and Discipleship is hosting Tuesday night gatherings with Alpha, an international evangelization program. Alpha is this year’s focus for On the Deck, the annual weekly gathering […]
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Pope: Sts. Peter and Paul were ‘two great lights,’ preaching Gospel
July 7, 2016VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Prayer is a key that opens the door to God, unlocks selfish, fearful hearts and leads people from sadness to joy and from division to unity, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. Prayer is “the main way out: the way out for the community that risks closing up […]
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New Georgia priests hail from around the world
July 7, 2016ATLANTA—The ordination of four new priests for the Archdiocese of Atlanta is a time for rejoicing in an “abundant harvest,” said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. At the rite of ordination June 25 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, Archbishop Gregory said the newly ordained are gifts in response to the prayers of […]
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Meet the new priests of the Atlanta Archdiocese
July 7, 2016FATHER VALERY AKOH Age: 28 Born: Aug. 16, 1987, in Small Soppo, Buea, Cameroon. Family: Son of the late Zachariah Akoh and Hannah Akoh; two brothers and one sister. First assignment: In the short term, St. Benedict Church, Johns Creek. This fall, Father Akoh will return to St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary in […]
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Rockdale Catholics remember beloved veterans
July 7, 2016CONYERS—A row of white crosses and American flags along the edge of St. Pius X Church property reminded passing drivers and parishioners of the sacrifices of veterans on July 4. Members of the parish commemorated the contributions of their late family members and friends who served this country by wearing a military uniform. Folks like […]
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With dental drills, Mercy Care clinic extends healing, compassion
July 7, 2016ATLANTA—Outside the doors of the Mercy Care clinic, within view of the towers of downtown, patients wait, hoping to get a coveted walk-in slot in the dental clinic. For those who work at the clinic on Decatur Street, their work goes beyond pulling teeth and filling cavities. It is about lifting people up whom others […]
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Two women find friendship is their common language
July 7, 2016CLARKSTON—Fatma, a Syrian refugee and mother of five children, loves treating her friend Susan Scollo to steaming cups of tea and coffee flavored with cinnamon, and homemade chocolate and coconut desserts. Scollo, a volunteer with Catholic Charities Atlanta’s Refugee Resettlement Services, visits Fatma weekly to help with errands or sort through documents. After violence forced […] Full Story
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Retiring Irish pastor has embodied title of Good Shepherd, archbishop says
July 7, 2016CUMMING—Cars lined the street, filled every available parking space, and took over the Church of the Good Shepherd’s lawn, as thousands filled the church to thank Father Frank Richardson for his years of service. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the Mass that honored Good Shepherd’s pastor, who is retiring after more than 20 years as […]
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In support of the Eucharistic Congress, noted art historian to speak
July 7, 2016ATLANTA—Elizabeth Lev, an American-born art historian who resides in Rome and is a Catholic commentator on the church, will be a featured speaker at a special archdiocesan fundraiser for the annual Eucharistic Congress. The evening, including dinner and cocktails, includes a presentation by Lev called “The Eucharist, Mercy in Art.” It will be held on […]