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Pope tells parents to be mindful of their children’s suffering
July 9, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The deep hurts that spouses inflict on each other cause great suffering to their children and, in some cases, lead to a separation that is “morally necessary” to protect spouses and children from more serious forms of violence, Pope Francis said during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square June 24. Continuing a […]
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Bishop heralds jubilee pastor as ‘a bridge, bringing people together’
July 9, 2015JOHNS CREEK—Father Paul Flood may be Irish, but his silver jubilee celebration was a festival of music, cultures and traditions from around the world. Bagpipes, African drums and a traditional choral music enriched Father Flood’s 25th anniversary Mass Saturday, May 30, at St. Benedict Church, where he is pastor. Several priests concelebrated the Mass, including […]
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Archbishop: Unconditional love is better path to peace
July 9, 2015CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The June 17 shooting at an historic church in Charleston, South Carolina, was still weighing on the hearts of the region’s Catholic bishops as they gathered in Charlotte June 22-23 for a previously scheduled meeting. Seven of the bishops of the Atlanta Province—which encompasses the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the dioceses of Savannah, Georgia, […] Full Story
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Sister Mary Immaculate Collin, foundation sister of Visitation Monastery, dies
July 9, 2015SNELLVILLE—Sister Mary Immaculata Collin, VHM, of the Monastery of the Visitation of Maryfield in Snellville, died on Thursday, June 25, at the age of 85. Sister Mary Immaculata was the last of the foundation sisters, those who established this monastery in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 1954. Sister Mary Immaculata, born Neoma Mary Collin on […] Full Story
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From Argentina, an exodus to see Pope Francis in Paraguay, Bolivia
July 9, 2015BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNS)—Residents of Villa 21-24, a slum on the south side of the Argentine capital, hold fond memories of Pope Francis. As archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis paid frequent visits to the mostly Paraguayan immigration population, celebrated Mass every Dec. 8 for the feast of Our Lady of Caacupe—Paraguay’s patroness—and even joined […] Full Story
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Summer Bible study for women to be offered at Holy Spirit
July 9, 2015ATLANTA—“The Book of Tobit tells a beautiful story about ordinary people devoted to their family, their faith and living God’s will,” Keri Allen, leader of Proclaim My Word ministry, said. A life application Bible study on Tobit, titled, “God Hears Your Prayers!,” is offered to the women of the archdiocese and will be presented by […]
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Desire to do her best, achieve goals, propels Calhoun scholar-athlete to excellence
July 9, 2015CALHOUN—Scholar-athlete Natalie Collins pushed herself in high school to step into leadership and service roles, chart her own course and maximize her experience. Her goal was to achieve her personal best and be accepted at a university where she could work successfully toward her next dream of medical school. With that focused attitude, the Calhoun […]
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Knitter, 92, makes special cap for Pope Francis after priest’s challenge
July 9, 2015DAWSONVILLE—Virginia “Ginny” Burnett of Dawsonville used knitting needles to answer both a dare from a priest and a divine prompting to make a gift for Pope Francis. Burnett, who celebrated her 92nd birthday July 2, is part of the Loving Stitches Knitting Ministry at Christ the Redeemer Church in Dawsonville. She is also a longtime […] Full Story
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New Respect Life Ministry director named
July 9, 2015SMYRNA—Brendan Dudley is the new director of Respect Life Ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Mary Boyert, who has served in the post for more than 15 years, retired July 1. A native of Detroit, Dudley spent the past three years in Cincinnati, Ohio, as the director of faith formation at St. Cecilia Church. His […]
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With Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan, it’s a family affair
July 9, 2015WASHINGTON (CNS)—Jim Gaffigan, the comic actor known both for his funny books like “Dad Is Fat” and “Food: A Love Story” and his inclusion of his Catholicism in his stand-up routines, has a close collaborator: his wife, Jeannie. “We’re truly partners,” Jeannie Gaffigan said during a June 11 teleconference with Jim to promote their TV […]