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At Lenten penance service, pope announces Holy Year of Mercy
March 20, 2015VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis announced an extraordinary jubilee, a Holy Year of Mercy, to highlight the Catholic Church’s “mission to be a witness of mercy.” “No one can be excluded from God’s mercy,” the pope said March 13, marking the second anniversary of his pontificate by leading a Lenten penance service in St. Peter’s Basilica. […]
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Monroe parish walks with family through toddler’s heart transplant ordeal
March 20, 2015MONROE—When Shauna Cantrell decided to participate in Christ Renews His Parish at St. Anna Church in Monroe, she had no idea how important a revitalized faith and support of new friends would become. A year ago, Shauna and Tim Cantrell’s oldest daughter, Grace, was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy, a rare heart condition. The news came […]
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Hospital team helps child transplant families
March 20, 2015ATLANTA—The Cantrell family is grateful for the expertise of physicians and staff at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. U.S. News & World Report ranks the hospital fourth in the nation for pediatric heart care and heart surgeries. The comprehensive care provided at Children’s includes assistance from a child life specialist. Mary Duncan, who is Grace Cantrell’s […]
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More action on immigration happening in courts, not so much in Congress
March 20, 2015WASHINGTON (CNS)—As the Obama administration filed an emergency motion seeking to overturn a judge’s order blocking programs to defer deportation for certain immigrants, a policy adviser for the U.S. bishops said there’s little chance for comprehensive immigration reform through Congress. The Justice Department March 12 filed an emergency motion in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court […]
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Three designated Eagle Scouts from IHM troop
March 20, 2015ATLANTA—Luke Palmer, Kevin Gage and Joe Fiorenza received their Eagle Scout Awards at a Court of Honor ceremony on Feb. 28 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Scout Troop 550, which is based at IHM Church, celebrated the three new Eagle Scouts with a ceremony and blessing at Mass. The three Scouts earned the top […]
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Health Fair draws 1,000 at Holy Trinity Church
March 20, 2015PEACHTREE CITY—Holy Trinity Church in Peachtree City hosted its largest crowd in its 14th annual event known as the Family Health Fair or Dia de la Familia. Marta McGlade, a parish leader, said by 7:30 a.m. there were crowds lined up to get in and be screened for numerous health exams. The event took place […]
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Winder parish keeps traditional Mardi Gras
March 20, 2015WINDER—Krewe of Knights hosted its sixth annual Mardi Gras Ball, with most of the helpers coming from St. Matthew Church, Winder. The celebration started with three women from Louisiana who are parishioners at St. Matthew. And in response, Barrow County has embraced the heritage and cuisine of the Pelican State, said Shelia Hawthorne, a member of “Krewe of Knights.” More […]
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Archives seeks D’Youville Academy memorabilia
March 20, 2015SMYRNA—Calling all D’Youville Academy graduates! The archdiocesan Office of Archives and Records is looking for photos, yearbooks and other items or information relating to D’Youville Academy. The school for young ladies was located in Chamblee in what was known as the Fischer Mansion. Open from 1960-69, the academy was run by the Grey Nuns of the […]
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IHM School given funds for digital microscopes
March 20, 2015ATLANTA—Clipper Petroleum Foundation and Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance have awarded Immaculate Heart of Mary School grants to purchase SmartMicroScopes. SmartMicroScopes are handheld digital microscopes that allow students to place the lens directly on the item to be explored in its natural, multi-dimensional state. Students can take still images and video recordings of specimens, including time-lapse […]
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Visiting priest from Mexico serves 22,000 Catholics
March 20, 2015ALPHARETTA—Father Benigno Martinez, a priest of the Archdiocese of Tulancingo, State of Hidalgo, Mexico, came to St. Thomas Aquinas in January to baptize the infant son of his brother who lives in the parish. He also celebrated the Sunday Spanish Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas. Father Martinez, ordained five years ago, is the pastor and […] Full Story