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IHM School dedicates playground in honor of a friend
December 10, 2015ATLANTA—A new playground graces the grounds of Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Atlanta. Dedicated Nov. 16, it was constructed for the students in honor of a special IHM alumna, Christine McLellan. McLellan graduated from the in-town school in 2006 but continued to support the school as an after-school care counselor while she attended Georgia […]
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‘A Southern Celtic Christmas’ to be broadcast nationally
December 10, 2015ATLANTA—The 2015 Christmas season will mark the third consecutive year that American Public Television will distribute “A Southern Celtic Christmas” to PBS stations nationwide. Georgia Public Broadcasting will air the program as a Christmas special for the fifth year in a row. The dates and times of the broadcast are Monday, Dec. 21, at 11 […]
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San Bernardino bishop urges prayers for unity, healing after shootings
December 10, 2015OXNARD, Calif. (CNS)— Bishop R. Gerald Barnes of San Bernardino took part in a candlelight vigil Dec. 3 at San Manuel Stadium to mourn the 14 people who were killed in a mass assault Dec. 2 that has been identified as an act of terrorism by the FBI. During the service, the names of the […]
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Cathedral Choir offers annual celebration of readings and carols
December 10, 2015ATLANTA—The Cathedral Choir of Christ the King in Atlanta will present its annual Advent service, “A Candlelight Service of Readings and Carols,” on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m. The Cathedral is located at 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. This Cathedral tradition combines the prophetic expectation of Advent with the joyful fulfillment of Christ’s birth. […]
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School superintendent at Vatican congress ‘renewing passion’ for Catholic education
December 10, 2015SMYRNA—Diane Starkovich, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is mulling over the experience of attending the World Congress on Catholic Education Nov. 18-21 in Rome and looking forward to sharing lessons learned with educators at home. More than 2,000 educators and administrators took part in the congress, sponsored by the Congregation for […]
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World AIDS Day Mass continues to spotlight ‘crisis in our community’
December 10, 2015ATLANTA—Worshipers reached inside a small basket of red lapel ribbons as they walked into Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta for the archdiocesan World AIDS Day Mass Dec. 1. Organized by Justice and Peace Ministries of the archdiocese, the annual Mass is hosted alternately by one of the parishes with active HIV/AIDS ministries. Joining […]
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Pope: Be a missionary by first being example of love, humanity
December 10, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Missionary spirit is manifested by preaching love, humanity and faith through one’s witness and not through proselytism, Pope Francis said. Faith in Jesus Christ is shared first through “witness then with words,” the pope said Dec. 2 at his weekly general audience. The pope dedicated his audience to reflecting on his trip to […]
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Chinese Catholics celebrate as their community becomes a mission
December 10, 2015DUNWOODY—Members of the Chinese Catholic community are celebrating as their community recently marked its 25th anniversary and was recognized by the Archdiocese of Atlanta as a mission. Now known as the Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Catholic Mission, the recognition formalizes the community’s tie to the archdiocese. This is the 11th mission in the archdiocese, […] Full Story
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Advent journey brightened by the promise of a star
December 10, 2015“You need to volunteer at an animal shelter,” my sister said, when I was in the initial shock of grief. “You need something to give you joy.” But an image immediately took shape in my imagination—yours truly driving along with dogs and cats of various shapes and sizes sticking their heads out the car windows. […]
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Pontiff surprised by crowds, joy in Africa
December 10, 2015ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM AFRICA (CNS)—Pope Francis told reporters he is well aware that God is a god of surprises, but he had not been prepared for what a surprise his first visit to Africa would be. Obviously tired, but equally content, Pope Francis told reporters he prayed in a mosque in Bangui, Central […]