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‘Catholic Drinkie’ blends faith and spirits in unique book on brews
July 23, 2015ATLANTA—In the summer heat, how about a Mary Magdalene Watermelon Wheat to take the edge off? Or perhaps a Pope Benedict in Retirement? These are home-brew recipes found in the book “The Catholic Drinkie’s Guide to Homebrewed Evangelism.” First-time author Sarah Vabulas—who goes by the moniker of Catholic Drinkie—mixed her passion for her faith with […]
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Court rules against Little Sisters’ plea to avoid way to bypass mandate
July 23, 2015DENVER (CNS)—The Little Sisters of the Poor and other religious entities are not substantially burdened by procedures set out by the federal government by which they can avoid a requirement to provide contraceptive coverage in health insurance, the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled July 14. In a lengthy opinion that considered arguments raised […]
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Two new administrative leaders named at Holy Spirit Prep School
July 23, 2015ATLANTA—Jen de Castro is the new director of advancement at Holy Spirit Prep School, Atlanta. De Castro comes to Holy Spirit Prep from Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, where she served as development manager for special projects and major gifts. In 2011, de Castro served as the major gifts officer at Marist School, Atlanta, where […]
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Planned Parenthood video prompts calls for investigation
July 23, 2015SAN FRANCISCO (CNS)—A video released July 14 appears to show a top Planned Parenthood official discussing the sale of parts of aborted babies for research, including discussing ways the abortion procedure can be altered to preserve specifically requested body parts. The nearly nine-minute edited video—filmed undercover and produced by the Center for Medical Progress—quickly went […]
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Epiphany Byzantine Church reopens after fire
July 23, 2015ROSWELL—Six months after a fire wrecked their spiritual home, members of the Epiphany Byzantine Catholic Church have settled back into their church. On June 7, the community in Roswell celebrated a liturgy in the refurbished church for the first time since the December arson. The church is at 2030 Old Alabama Road. The community gathered […]
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“Jeopardy!” Clue Crew films at monastery
July 23, 2015CONYERS—“At the Monastery: Understanding the quieter way of life among the Trappists” was the category. And the Conyers Monastery of the Holy Spirit had a starring role as the game show “Jeopardy!” challenged its contestants with questions about the monastic community. The broadcast was Monday, July 20, but the behind-the-scenes work took place in April. […] Full Story
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Sophia Academy students receive end-of-year honors
July 23, 2015ATLANTA—Sophia Academy held in late May its annual end of the year honors day awards. Sophia Academy was founded to serve students with learning differences and utilizes small class sizes, multisensory teaching and personal learning plans. Sophia Academy is a Marist school. One of the most prestigious awards, the Corrigan Family Scholarship Award, was established […]
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La Salette Father Gene Barrette, who served in Atlanta, dies
July 23, 2015HARTFORD, Conn.—Father Eugene G. Barrette, a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette, and former Superior General of the order, died July 6, 2015, in Hartford, Connecticut. He was 75. He was born May 29, 1940, in Danielson, Connecticut, to the late Joseph and Marie (Mailhot) Barrette. He attended St. James Grammar School in Danielson, […]
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Five newly ordained priests urged to be ‘ministers of mercy’
July 9, 2015ATLANTA—Five men became the newest priests in the Atlanta Archdiocese after their solemn ordination ceremony with its sweet smelling oils, billowing clouds of incense and silent prayer. The men were charged by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to be “ministers of mercy.” The newly ordained are Father Brian Bufford, Father Jorge Carranza, Father Branson Scott Hipp, […]
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Meet the new priests
July 9, 2015Father Brian Bufford Age: 28 Born: July 29, 1986, in Augusta Family: The son of Webb and Sue Bufford and the brother of Stephen Bufford, all of Washington, Georgia. Education: Bachelor of business administration, 2008, Augusta State University; master of divinity degree and bachelor of sacred theology, 2015, St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary, […]