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Serra Club honors sisters serving in Atlanta Archdiocese
January 8, 2016ATLANTA—The annual religious sisters appreciation event was sponsored by the Serra Club of Atlanta and held in October. Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center hosted the event, where Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated Mass. As a thank you for their ministries, the women were treated to a catered dinner and speaker. The religious sisters had the […]
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Lawrenceville houses renovated to shelter homeless vets
January 8, 2016LAWRENCEVILLE—St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council 13052, in Lawrenceville, partnered with local organizations such as the IMPACT Group, the Home Depot Foundation, and other area volunteer groups, to renovate two houses in Gwinnett County for homeless veterans and their families. During six months, the volunteers contributed more than 850 hours and more than $8,000 in […] Full Story
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Atlanta Archdiocese team featured on social justice website
January 8, 2016SMYRNA—The Catholics Confront Global Poverty website featured two archdiocesan employees for their efforts on behalf the poor. Kat Doyle and Kathy Montag are members of the Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Life, Dignity and Justice. Doyle is the director of Justice and Peace Ministries, while Montag focuses on Catholic Relief Services’ work. Part of their […]
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Greensboro Knights raise funds for charity
January 8, 2016GREENSBORO—Knights of Columbus Council 13808 at Christ Our King and Savior Church in Greensboro held its charity raffle and celebration on Columbus Day. Approximately 100 ticket holders attended for the drawing of the grand prize: a two-year lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Impala or $10,000 in cash. The grand-prize winner was Henry Karwisch of Eatonton […] Full Story
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10 graduate from volunteer-run GED program at Marist Hispanic Center
January 7, 2016ATLANTA—The 10 most recent graduates of Centro Hispano Marista are now equipped to find better employment and to pursue further studies. Centro Hispano Marista, also known as the Marist Hispanic Center, held commencement ceremonies for 10 graduates of its Adult Education GED program Dec. 15. Graduation was held in the Centennial Center of Marist School […]
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God’s mercy knows ‘no limits,’ frees people from despair, pope says
January 7, 2016VATICAN CITY (CNS)—God’s ability to forgive “knows no limits” as his mercy frees people from bitterness and despair, Pope Francis said. “The church’s forgiveness must be every bit as broad as that offered by Jesus on the cross and by Mary at his feet. There is no other way,” he said after opening the Holy […]
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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 […]