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Mother of James Foley says faith, people’s prayers kept son strong
October 30, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—Prayers from around the world and an unwavering faith in God have continued to provide a strong foundation for John and Diane Foley after their son, journalist James Foley, was murdered in Syria by Islamic state militants Aug. 19. “It’s faith in God that’s kept me together,” Diane said in an interview with Catholic […]
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Amid insurgency, Iraqi priest is guardian angel of ancient manuscripts
October 30, 2014ROME (CNS)—Just as the so-called Monuments Men salvaged European masterpieces stolen by Nazi forces during World War II, a Dominican priest is protecting priceless manuscripts from falling into the hands of rampaging militants in northern Iraq. Though operating on a much smaller scale, Dominican Father Najeeb Michaeel and the ancient manuscript collections in his care […]
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Muslim leaders worldwide issue stern rebuke to ISIS
October 30, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—More than 100 Muslim leaders—clerics and laypeople alike—have signed on to a letter criticizing the Middle East Muslim military group ISIS, short for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. In the 17-page letter, the leaders quote extensively from the Quran, the Muslim scriptures, to rebuke ISIS’ tactics and actions. Since the letter was […]
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Retired Holy Cross pastor lauded for his pastoral care
October 30, 2014ATLANTA—At Father Richard Tibbetts’ farewell reception at Holy Cross Church, 16-year-old Jennifer Guzdial waited to give her pastor a special gift to help him with his chosen retirement ministry. Father Tibbetts had been especially kind to the young parishioner when she was questioning her faith during her confirmation journey. “I had a lot of questions […]
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New Acworth mission named for St. Clare
October 30, 2014ACWORTH—The new Acworth mission is now officially named St. Clare Church for St. Clare of Assisi. After conducting a parish survey and consulting with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Father Mark Starr, mission administrator, announced the selection of the name Oct. 20. “We provided a list of many contemporary saints, those canonized by Pope John Paul […]
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555 students being aided by Grace Scholars; 2015 donors urged to use ‘early bird’ process
October 30, 2014ATLANTA—Grace Obiofuma was among 15 Grace Scholar students who graduated from Atlanta archdiocesan high schools in May. A standout student and campus leader, she was the salutatorian in her class at St. Pius X High School in Atlanta and now attends Princeton University. Obiofuma, 18, who aspires to a career in medicine, said the financial […]
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Sudanese ‘Lost Boy’ in Atlanta hopes his story helps native country
October 30, 2014ATLANTA—Majok Marier was tending to his family’s cattle herd when he heard the gunshots. Soldiers were attacking his family’s village. He fled. Along with tens of thousands of others who became known as the Lost Boys of Sudan, he for years evaded lions, fled gunmen, and found shelter beneath trees and nourishment from eating grass. […]
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Daughter remembers her mother making rosaries for Korean War soldiers
October 30, 2014NEWNAN—In Claire Berube’s childhood home, it was not unusual to see dozens and dozens of cord rosaries draped over the arms of chairs. Berube, a parishioner of St. George Church in Newnan, grew up in Lawrence, Massachusetts. During the Korean War, Berube’s mother, Blanche Lippe, began making cord rosaries to send to American soldiers. “I […]
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Fair trade shoppers express solidarity with the poor, vulnerable
October 30, 2014ATLANTA—Pottery made in Cameroon, colorful baskets from Bangladesh, Peruvian Nativity sets. The annual archdiocesan Fair Trade Sale at the Chancery will feature these and other handcrafted goods and jewelry, as well as shade-grown organic coffees. The sale, through the initiative of Catholic Relief Services, will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 […]
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‘Culture of vocations’ supports people to hear God’s call in their lives
October 30, 2014ATLANTA—In November, Catholics will observe National Vocations Awareness Week. Pope Francis, in his November 2013 apostolic exhortation, “Evangelii Gaudium,” (“The Joy of the Gospel”), underlined the continued need to build a culture of vocations. “The fraternal life and fervor of the community can awaken in the young a desire to consecrate themselves completely to God […]