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Archbishop asks for prayers to see delayed school opening to fruition
October 23, 2024A grade school scheduled to open in Hall County is to be deferred as education leaders wrestle with an unexpected wrinkle: a time crunch to set up a permanent school.
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Lynn Kolodziej to speak at November Magnificat
October 23, 2024Lynn Kolodziej, whose life was transformed by attending a Life in the Spirit Seminar in college, will be the speaker at the Magnificat meal for women on Saturday, Nov. 16.
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No place to lay her head
October 21, 2024Imagine discovering you are pregnant and the next day, your boyfriend abandons you. He told you numerous times he didn’t want any more kids. You can’t afford to pay the rent without him.
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Saints served generously, creatively, pope says at canonization Mass
October 20, 2024Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs.
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Founder of Fortunate & Faithful Families shares its vision of unity
October 19, 2024Kathy Farrell helped start the ministry Fortunate & Faithful Families when her son shared with family members that he was gay. Some 20 years after that day, and 11 years since organizing the nonprofit, she continues to be passionate about its mission.
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Courage apostolate accompanies Catholics experiencing same-sex attraction
October 18, 2024Two Georgia Catholics share how they found their way to Courage, a ministry for men and women with same-sex attraction who are seeking to live chaste lives. For them, Courage meetings have become a place of fellowship, shared struggles and spiritual support from like-minded individuals.
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Archbishop Hartmayer forms LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission
October 18, 2024Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., is creating an advisory group—the LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission–to allow a “broader and an ongoing dialogue” with members of the community.
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By his wounds we are healed
October 17, 2024We are living in a broken and wounded world. Over the past several months, we have witnessed many tragedies and disasters, some of which have been close to home.
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Visitation Monastery celebrates jubilee, honors legacy of first mother superior
October 17, 2024The Monastery of the Visitation celebrated 50 years in Snellville on Oct. 7, inviting locals and clergy members to commemorate the 1974 move of the monastery from Atlanta to Gwinnett County.
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Statistically speaking: How pope’s choices change College of Cardinals
October 17, 2024Pope Francis announced Oct. 6 that he would create 21 new cardinals Dec. 7; 20 of the men named are under the age of 80 and would be eligible to enter a conclave to elect a pope.