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Novena for protection from Ebola ongoing through Dec. 23
October 30, 2014PHOENIX—In Arizona, the Crosier Fathers and Brothers announced Oct. 24 the community would offer a novena of intercession for protection from Ebola in conjunction with St. Theresa Church in Phoenix. The novena was to begin Oct. 28 and continue for nine consecutive Tuesdays. Each evening service, lasting 30 to 40 minutes, was to have “a […]
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Pope calls for abolition of death penalty, life in prison
October 30, 2014VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis called for abolition of the death penalty as well as life imprisonment, and denounced what he called a “penal populism” that promises to solve society’s problems by punishing crime instead of pursuing social justice. “It is impossible to imagine that states today cannot make use of another means than capital punishment […]
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15th anniversary caps banner year for Lyke House
October 30, 2014ATLANTA—Lyke House, the Catholic Center at Atlanta University Center, marked the 15th anniversary of its dedication Oct. 17-19. Students, alumni, benefactors and a host of people in the community who assist in cultivating and shaping the mission of Lyke House were there to celebrate the occasion. This has been a banner year for Lyke House […]
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St. John Neumann School students honor patron with charity
October 30, 2014LILBURN—On Thursday, Oct. 16, the students of St. John Neumann Regional School celebrated the feast day of St. Marguerite d’Youville, one of its patron saints. When St. Marguerite was canonized, she was given the title, “Mother of Universal Charity” by St. Pope John XXIII. In imitation of their patron saint’s charism of charity, the students […]
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Garden at Kennesaw parish open for prayer, learning
October 30, 2014KENNESAW—A garden for prayer and learning at St. Catherine of Siena Church, in Kennesaw, was dedicated on Oct. 5 in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. The project was a labor of love for a longtime parishioner and Boy Scout, Shawn Matthews. He led the project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. He […]
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Families stay rooted at St. Peter Claver Regional School through generations
October 30, 2014DECATUR—Generations of families joined students at St. Peter Claver Regional School to celebrate the school’s tradition of faith, service, love and learning in a Christ-centered environment at the St. Peter Claver feast day Mass and Grandparents Day celebration. Pre-K student Kameron Stephens spent time with both his grandmothers. Lystra Lewis sent both her daughters to […]
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Athens thrift store hits the $1 million mark
October 30, 2014ATHENS—St. Mary’s Hospice House Thrift Store, which stocks its shelves with inexpensive items, celebrated hitting a $1 million in sales milestone. “The credit goes to all of our wonderful thrift store volunteers who make this store possible,” said Pat Schlotzhauer in a news release. She is the leader of the auxiliary’s thrift store committee and […]
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Flannery O’Connor lecture at Emory University draws sellout crowd
October 30, 2014ATLANTA—Dr. Bryan Giemza, the director of the Southern Historical Collection at the University of North Carolina, spoke to a sellout crowd at Emory University’s annual Flannery O’Connor lecture. His lecture was given on two nights to accommodate those interested. Giemza’s remarks included research into Irish living in Georgia and the South, along with audio recordings […]
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Enjoying one’s sunset years
October 30, 2014There is a group here on retreat this week and the theme is “The Joyful Challenges of Life After 50.” The group, about 15 people, arrived last night and I glanced over at them as they chanted vespers with us. I am giving them a talk tomorrow morning. I have a few ideas I have […]
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William Gildea’s ‘Colts’ sports memoir evokes Baltimore’s Catholicism
October 30, 2014As I write this, the World Series is tied at 1-1; by the time you read this, the Series will be over, and we’ll know whether the Giants of the National League or the Royals of the American League prevail. And a lot of Americans won’t care. Though baseball remains a uniquely American pastime, it […]