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Pope tells new cardinals to show courage, unity, compassion
March 6, 2014VATICAN CITY (CNS)—On a feast day commemorating the authority Jesus gave to St. Peter and his successors—the popes—Pope Francis created 19 new cardinals in the presence of retired Pope Benedict XVI. To the great surprise of most people present, the retired pope entered St. Peter’s Basilica about 15 minutes before the new cardinals and Pope […]
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Survey for archdiocesan pastoral plan goes live; participation invited
March 6, 2014ATLANTA—Catholics can now take the first step in helping to create a vision for the Atlanta Archdiocese. A survey to gauge the spiritual lives of believers and their experience of their faith community was posted on the Internet March 6; responses will be taken until March 23. Questions range from what you enjoy most about […]
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Catholics asked to press for more humanitarian aid for Syrians
March 6, 2014ATLANTA—As civil war intensifies in Syria, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services have issued an alert calling on American leaders to work to help stop the violence and increase humanitarian aid. Chandreyee Banerjee of Catholic Relief Services in the Middle East spoke at a Feb. 19 program at Ignatius House Jesuit […]
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Parents praise team for welcoming Hannah
March 6, 2014SMYRNA—On a Tuesday afternoon, 6-year-old Hannah Foy of Smyrna and her mother, Beth, are tackling homework before heading to the YMCA for a swim. While waiting for older sister Sarah to arrive home from St. Joseph School in Marietta, Hannah eagerly calls out numbers on a calendar as her mom points to each one. Hannah, […]
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Penance services for Lent around the archdiocese
March 6, 2014ATLANTA—Following are the dates and locations for the Lenten penance services to be held in parishes around the Atlanta Archdiocese. All are welcome to attend. For parishes not listed, please contact the parish office for times available for the sacrament of reconciliation. Unless otherwise noted, the penance services will be offered at 7 p.m. Monday, […]
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What’s cooking for Lent: Tomato Basil Bisque from Ignatius House
March 6, 2014ATLANTA—Sitting high atop a ridge along the Chattahoochee River is a sacred place of quiet and peace. Inside the doors are the sweet and savory smells of whatever’s cooking in the kitchen. Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, located near Sandy Springs, provides retreats and days of spiritual renewal and is the perfect place to come […]
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Pastor, convert to Catholicism, to lead Lent missions
March 6, 2014ATLANTA—Catholic author Dr. Allen Hunt will speak about the themes of God’s promises and fulfilling God’s dreams during two Lenten parish missions this month. Hunt, educated at Mercer and Emory universities, earned a Ph.D. in New Testament and ancient Christian origins from Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Hunt was pastor of Mt. Pisgah United […]
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St. Oliver’s sells out “Annie Jr.”
March 6, 2014A musical favorite filled the seats at St. Oliver Plunkett Church, in Snellville. St. Oliver’s Drama Ministry performed “Annie Jr” to three sold-out shows in early February. Annie was played by Isabella Marquez. Chuck Westbrook performed as Daddy Warbucks. The beloved dog Sandy was played by Crash, who is actually a certified therapy dog with […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Mass March 17 at 5:30 p.m.
March 6, 2014ATLANTA—An evening Mass for St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated on Monday, March 17, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, with a guest speaker from All Hallows College in Dublin, Ireland. Father Patrick J. McDevitt, a Vincentian priest, who is president of the college where a number of archdiocesan priests studied, will speak at […]
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Catholic sisters given ‘national week’ in their honor
March 6, 2014ATLANTA—The first National Catholic Sisters Week will be March 8-14 to celebrate and honor the work of women religious. St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minn., will kick off the inaugural observation as part of Women’s History Month. Parishes and schools nationwide are invited to plan their own events recognizing the impact of women religious […]