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Vatican astronomers’ book uses humor to explore faith, science
March 20, 2015“Would You Baptize an Extraterrestrial? … and Other Questions From the Astronomers’ Inbox at the Vatican Observatory” by Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno and Jesuit Father Paul Mueller. Image (New York, 2014). 293 pp., $25. As members of the research staff at the Vatican Observatory, Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno and Jesuit Father Paul Mueller are asked […]
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Parish women and youth of 2015 ‘love beyond their comfort zones’
March 19, 2015MARIETTA—The 38th annual Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Recognition Day was held Saturday, Feb. 28, as 57 women and 60 high school seniors, representing 68 parishes, were honored for their service to the church and their communities. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the Mass at St. Ann Church, Marietta, assisted by priests and deacons […]
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Outstanding Youth of the Year 2015
March 19, 2015Ricardo Ambriz, Good Shepherd Church, Cumming; Nnamdi Baker, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur; Lizzie Bond, St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek; Marian Bornhorst, St. Andrew Church, Roswell; Arielle Cadet, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Atlanta; Mario Camarillo, St. Matthew Church, Tyrone; Catherine Cervone, St. Mary Magdalene Church, Newnan; Sharon Chan, St. Mary Mother of God […]
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Outstanding Women of the Year 2015
March 19, 2015Francis Alkire, St. Lawrence Church, Lawrenceville; Ngoc Anh Almeter, Queen of Angels Church, Thomson; Tata Argüello, Prince of Peace Church, Flowery Branch; Cathy Asemota, St. John the Evangelist Church, Hapeville; Kim Baker, St. Monica Church, Duluth; Julie Ballman, St. Catherine Laboure Church, Jefferson; Martha Bedoya, St. Patrick Church, Norcross; Rosalie Blair, St. Marguerite d’Youville Church, […]
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Deacon Dick Conti, of St. Catherine of Siena Church, dies
March 19, 2015KENNESAW—Deacon Richard “Dick” James Conti of St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw died Feb. 28. He was 77 years old. Born Sept. 4, 1937, in Auburn, New York, Deacon Conti moved to Kennesaw with his wife and family in 1986. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena since its inception and was […]
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CSJ Sister Anne Souto dies
March 19, 2015ST. LOUIS—Sister Anne Carlos Souto of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province, died Feb. 18 in St. Louis, Missouri. The daughter of Manuel Gonzales and Viola Fullerton Souto, she was born on May 17, 1927, in Mobile, Alabama. Sister Souto entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1947, making her final […] Full Story
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Conference March 29 for parents, grandparents of those with disabilities
March 19, 2015SMYRNA—All parents and grandparents of children and adults living with disabilities are invited to join together for faith, family and friendship in a parent conference hosted by the Disability Ministry of the Atlanta Archdiocese. On Sunday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the conference will offer specialized topics that address spiritual, parenting, educational, […] Full Story
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Pastoral plan undergoing final touches; April release set
March 19, 2015ATLANTA—Shortly after Easter, people of the archdiocese will see how their priorities for the local church over the next five years shake out. The pastoral plan of the Atlanta Archdiocese will be made public the weekend of April 19. The priorities were winnowed out by votes parishioners cast at 10 regional deanery meetings in 2014 […]
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Chapter closes for legendary Catholic bookstore at Ignatius House
March 19, 2015ATLANTA—Trinity Bookstore for more than three decades has supplied spiritual books for seekers, first Communion gifts for youngsters and crosses for struggling believers to clutch. The independent store at Ignatius Retreat House in May will close. Lisa Randolph, the shop’s longtime owner, has struggled as anyone with an Internet connection can receive orders delivered to […]
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Mass marks ‘faith of Patrick’ planted by Irish wherever they settled
March 19, 2015ATLANTA—Clad in primarily green attire, worshippers filled the pews of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta to remember the “Apostle of Ireland” on the feast day of St. Patrick, March 17. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was celebrant of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass sponsored by the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta. While […]