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‘I’m glad you were born’
June 30, 2014My mother-in-law taught children with behavioral disorders for many years. One day she confided that some of her students had never had a birthday party in their entire life. I was utterly stunned because I always took these celebrations for granted when I was a child. She decided to turn things around by hosting a […]
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Supreme Court, 5-4, protects Hobby Lobby, Conestoga Woods from contraceptive mandate
June 30, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—In a narrowly tailored 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court June 30 said closely held companies may be exempted from a government requirement to include contraceptives in employee health insurance coverage under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The court said that Hobby Lobby and Conestoga Woods, the two family-run companies that objected to the government […]
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Georgia Catholic dioceses ban guns, knives from church facilities
June 30, 2014ATLANTA—Guns and other weapons are officially unwelcome at Catholic churches, schools and other buildings owned, leased or operated by the Catholic dioceses of Georgia. On behalf of the dioceses, Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Savannah Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., have issued a decree prohibiting guns and knives with blades longer than five inches […]
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Q & A: Pastoral Policy Related to Weapons
June 30, 2014Q. How does House Bill 60, the Safe Carry Protection Act of 2014, affect churches? A. Weapons are not allowed in places of worship unless permitted by the religious leader. Our Catholic churches are private property and our bishops have decided not to permit weapons to be carried in Catholic churches in Georgia. Q. What […]
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Mother Dolores shatters stereotypes about movies and monasteries
June 30, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Mother Dolores Hart, OSB, graciously offered some remembrances of her remarkable life as she made her last public appearance before returning to the cloistered monastery in Bethlehem, Connecticut, where she has been a consecrated religious for almost 50 years. A year away from the monastery, which began when her autobiography, “The Ear of the […]
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Revitalizing the faith: Thousands hear call to discipleship
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—The 19th Eucharistic Congress of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, with an estimated 25,000 people in attendance, centered upon the call of Jesus to “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Held June 20-21 at the Georgia International Convention Center, the family gathering of Catholics from the archdiocese and beyond offered inspirational programs from national […]
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For 3,000, event begins with prayers for healing
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—The treasure that is the Eucharist heals and empowers us to be Jesus’ disciples, proclaimed Bishop Luis R. Zarama at the 19th Eucharistic Congress’ opening Mass June 20. A healing service followed the Eucharistic celebration. Prior to the start of Mass, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory welcomed the Friday night crowd that grew to 3,000 […]
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Winding procession of thousands shows ‘who we are and how we live’
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—The bustling, banner-filled march that begins the Eucharistic Congress had already stepped off this steamy Atlanta Saturday morning, but the 70 people from Cedartown weren’t moving yet. The line of Catholics who praised God with dancing, singing and marching was long. It would take another 45 minutes before these women, men and teenagers at […]
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Kids follow St. Paul’s journeys and go home with a ‘Flat St. Paul’
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—About 400 children from all over the Archdiocese of Atlanta took part in the “Adore!” track at the Eucharistic Congress. While their parents were enjoying the rest of the congress, the children were able to take part in activities similar to Vacation Bible School. “St. Paul” took the children, ages 5 to 11, with […]
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Looking ahead to 2015 congress
June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Deacon Dennis Dorner, lead organizer of the congress, estimated that 25,000 people attended over the two days. Thirty-two people work year-round as congress steering committee members to make the event a success, he said, and he is grateful for their efforts. “They do it with joy and enthusiasm that is always conveyed to the […]