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Rosa De-Kelly honored for dogged work on behalf of victimized women, children
January 7, 2016ATLANTA—For over a decade, legal advocate Rosa De-Kelly of Catholic Charities Atlanta has helped over 2,000 immigrants escape violence by spouses, parents and others who, as permanent residents or U.S. citizens, abused their power over them. For her dedication, De-Kelly received the 2015 “In the Trenches Award” from the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. The […]
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Singing is good for the soul, pope tells young choristers
January 7, 2016VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Singing is good for one’s soul and, as St. Augustine says, Christian life is not a sad path but a joyous one that is done “singing and walking,” Pope Francis said. “Remember this: Sing and walk,” the pope said Dec. 31 to 6,000 young choristers, their families, friends and choirmasters from 18 countries. […]
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Parish ministers get training in mental health ‘first aid’ for teens
January 7, 2016SMYRNA—More than 20 parishes took advantage of special training offered in December that will help staff support young people with mental health problems and their families. Youth ministry directors and volunteers, deacons and others attended Youth Mental Health First Aid USA training programs Dec. 10 and 14 at the Chancery of the archdiocese. The archdiocesan […]
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Special collection to assist those affected by natural disasters
January 7, 2016ATLANTA—In accordance with a request from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has asked that parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta take up a special collection the weekend of Jan. 16-17 for those affected by natural disasters throughout 2016. Some of the funds from this one-time special appeal will assist people […]
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King day of reflection to focus on his mentor Howard Thurman
January 7, 2016ATLANTA—Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center will have a day of reflection Monday, Jan. 18, offering an opportunity to ponder the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his spiritual mentor, Howard Thurman. The day of reflection will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the retreat center, located at 6700 Riverside […]
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Readers’ Choice: 2015 stories
January 7, 2016Another barometer of significant stories in 2015 is the number of visits readers made to The Georgia Bulletin website to view particular articles and columns. Four of the stories viewed most by readers online were also on the Editors’ Choice list. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory’s statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on […]
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Editors’ Choice: 2015 stories
January 7, 2016In 2015 The Georgia Bulletin told the stories about the Catholic community in the 69 counties of the archdiocese in over two-dozen issues. Editors and reporters compiled the following list as the most impactful news events for the Atlanta Archdiocese last year: 1. Marking an episcopal anniversary: Archbishop Gregory reflects on his first decade in Atlanta […]
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King remembrance Mass to be celebrated Jan. 16 at Shrine
January 7, 2016ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Jan. 14 to 17 with a young adult service event, Mass, and a Youth Celebration. The theme for this year’s celebration is “So We, Though Many, Are One Body in […]
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Number of refugees, displaced people at highest since World War II
January 7, 2016WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CNS)—The explosive global refugee crisis—likely the top debate-generating news story of 2015—seems destined to dominate domestic and foreign politics for years to come at a time when Pope Francis has been calling for a compassionate world response. Early in 2015, Pope Francis again called attention to the plight of mostly Libyan […]
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The ‘Waze’ of providence
January 7, 2016Just after I was named auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, Archbishop José Gomez, my new boss, told me to get the Waze app for my iPhone. He explained that it was a splendid way to navigate the often impossible LA traffic. I followed his instructions and have indeed used the app on practically a daily […]