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Queen of Angels School celebrates 15 years
October 16, 2014ROSWELL—The past, the present and the future of Queen of Angels School, Roswell, came together on Friday, Oct. 3, to celebrate the school’s 15th anniversary. Sister Patricia Clune, CSJ, founding principal, and Dr. Kathy Wood, retired principal, attended an all-school Mass along with alumni, parents of alumni, current and former staff members, students and the […]
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GSU coach talks to Sophia Academy fathers
October 16, 2014ATLANTA—Sophia Academy hosted its annual Dads Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 24, with Georgia State University football coach and parent, Trent Miles, who gave an inspirational talk. The traditional Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit meal was served to fathers and their children. Miles emphasized that his responsibilities as a good father come first, and that success in any […]
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Cristo Rey High School promotes green projects
October 16, 2014ATLANTA—On Sept. 27, students, staff and community volunteers rolled up their sleeves to make Cristo Rey Jesuit High School a healthier, more sustainable learning environment. They focused on participating in a school-wide clean up and recycling initiative, launching an environmental awareness program, and encouraging student-led “trash-to-treasure” recycling projects. To commemorate the effort, the school will […]
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Holy Family youth spends year in Germany
October 16, 2014MARIETTA—Mason Kane is now studying in Germany as part of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program. He is a graduate of Walton High School. Mason is a member of Holy Family Church in Marietta, with his parents, Christopher and Cecilia Kane, and sister, Brittany. The program offers students the opportunity to live and study in Germany […]
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Peace advocates give talks on resolving conflict, establishing unity
October 16, 2014CARROLLTON—These days we hear a lot about peace. But how do we implement peace each day, in each interaction with other people? The National Association for Peace/Anti-Violence Education, NAPE, aims to change how people think about civility and unity through education. On Sept. 19, 20 and 21, NAPE held its 17th annual conference at the […]
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‘The Church must welcome all of her sons and daughters’
October 16, 2014It took a while before our calendars could all sync, but finally the meeting took place about six weeks ago. From my point of view, it was well worth the wait. I had a superb encounter with about 10 simply wonderful folks who came from five or six of our parishes. They are members of […]
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Capsule reviews: “Gone Girl”; “The Judge”; “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them”
October 16, 2014NEW YORK (CNS)—The following are capsule reviews of movies recently reviewed by Catholic News Service. “Gone Girl” (Fox) A jaundiced view of marriage permeates this abrasive drama in which an apparently happy suburban couple’s dark secrets are revealed after the wife (Rosamund Pike) mysteriously disappears and all clues seem to suggest that her husband (Ben […]
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New run/walk to benefit Special Olympics
October 16, 2014ROSWELL—The Knights of Columbus of St. Peter Chanel Church in Roswell, Council 13217, will have a 5K chip-timed run/walk event on Saturday, Nov. 22. The inaugural 5K will raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia and the Knights of Columbus charities. The event, to be held on the campus of Blessed Trinity High School and St. […]
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Lyke House marks a decade and a half of ministry to AUC students
October 16, 2014This weekend, Oct. 17-19, Lyke House, the Catholic Center at Atlanta University Center, marks the 15th anniversary of its dedication. Students, alumni, benefactors and a whole host of people in the community who assist in cultivating and shaping the mission of Lyke House will be there to celebrate the occasion. This has been a banner […]
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Fresh look at the parable of the talents
October 2, 2014The attendance at our daily Mass at Mundelein Seminary on Labor Day weekend was sparse. Many of the students had gone home while others were on a special tour of Chicago churches. The celebrant and preacher for the Sunday Mass was Father Robert Schoenstene, our veteran Old Testament professor. Father Schoenstene offered the best interpretation […]