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Celebrating Corpus Christi feast, pope honors persecuted Christians
June 12, 2015ROME (CNS)–The Eucharist is the seal of God’s covenant, uniting Christians and giving them the strength to bring God’s love to others, even when faith carries a high price, Pope Francis said. Celebrating the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ with an evening Mass outside Rome’s Basilica of St. John Lateran June 4, […]
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New deacons urged to have ‘keen eye’ for those on the margins of society
June 12, 2015ATLANTA—The four newest deacons of the Archdiocese of Atlanta are natives of other lands, now ministering to the local church as they prepare for the priesthood. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the ordination of Rev. Mr. Valery Akoh, Rev. Mr. Carlos Cifuentes and Rev. Mr. Roberto Suarez Barbosa to the diaconate May 30 at the […]
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Meet the new deacons
June 12, 2015Rev. Mr. Valery Injuoh Akoh Age: 27 Birthdate: Aug. 16, 1987 Birthplace: Small Soppo, Buea, Cameroon, Central Africa Parents: The late Zachariah Akoh and Hannah Akoh Family: Third in a family of four, with two brothers and one sister. Education: Elementary education at Regina Pacis Primary School, Small Soppo Buea; attended Bishop Rogan Minor Seminary for […]
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Emotional stories abound at Eucharistic Congress’ Spanish track
June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK―Analogies of sports and food as well as shocking tales of the occult brought the content to life for thousands of attendees at the Spanish track of the 20th annual Eucharistic Congress. Each of the four speakers, including clergy and laity, built their talks around one of the greatest mysteries of the Catholic Church—the […]
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Father Depcik communicates love for the Eucharist as he explains the Mass in ASL track
June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—Why does the priest kiss the altar? Which is more important—the tabernacle or the altar? What is the difference between a homily and preaching? These are only a few of the numerous discussion-sparking questions signed by Father Michael Depcik, as he gave a lively and informative presentation to the deaf and hearing attendees of […]
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Catholic new media members hear keynote speaker Greg Willits June 7
June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—In his keynote speech at the Catholic New Media Celebration June 7, Greg Willits brought up topics that could be barriers or keys to success in evangelizing through modern media. Willits, who is the executive director of the Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries of the Denver Archdiocese, is also an author, speaker […]
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Vision 20 years ago of Corpus Christi celebration flourishes in 2015
June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—In its 20 years, the Eucharistic Congress has grown by leaps and bounds, and a few Catholics have been on hand since the beginning to witness the progression. Mayfern Barron has attended every single Eucharistic Congress since it started 20 years ago. A parishioner at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur, she recruits […]
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Fight conflict, cruelty with tenderness, sacrifice, pope tells Catholics
June 12, 2015SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (CNS)—Conflict and cruelty must be fought with tenderness, forgiveness and bearing Christ’s cross, Pope Francis said. Bosnia-Herzegovina has experienced “a history of cruelty” and one that is seen in many conflicts around the world today, the pope told a gathering of priests, religious and seminarians in Sarajevo’s cathedral June 6. The best response […]
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Pope OKs plan to investigate, judge bishops who fail to act on abuse
June 12, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)–Pope Francis has approved new procedures for the Vatican to investigate and judge claims of “abuse of office” by bishops who allegedly failed to protect minors and vulnerable adults from sex abuse. The procedures will include a new “judicial section” within the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith that has a papal […]
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AP: Number of abortions in U.S. down 12 percent since 2010
June 12, 2015WASHINGTON (CNS)–An Associated Press survey of abortion in the United States this decade has revealed that the number of abortions has gone down by 12 percent since 2010. The news was welcomed by pro-life advocates. “It’s important to realize, first of all, that the factors accounting for this are multiple, complex and often hard to […]