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African priest in Atlanta asks for prayers to ‘drive out’ Ebola
October 16, 2014ATLANTA—Increasingly, the prayers of the faithful in Masses celebrated throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta are including petitions for patients suffering from the Ebola virus, and those providing care for them. Since March, when an outbreak of Ebola occurred in Guinea, West Africa, the World Health Organization estimates 8,914 people have tested positive for the virus, […]
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A house without a pen
October 16, 2014When I came to the monastery in 1994, there were, if I remember correctly, just a few computers. There were no cell phones, either. Telephone calls were rarely made, and we had to fill out a little form indicating who we called and when. As time passed, things gradually changed. We have plenty of computers […]
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Milledgeville trust’s Flannery O’Connor collection moves to Emory
October 16, 2014DECATUR—Emory University’s Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library (MARBL) has acquired the archive of iconic writer Flannery O’Connor from the Mary Flannery O’Connor Charitable Trust in Milledgeville. The archive consists of the papers of O’Connor from the 1930s throughout her life and contains correspondence, writings, artwork; journals and notebooks; photographs, slides, negatives and scrapbooks; printed […] Full Story
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Women saints show how to ‘make a difference,’ AACCW speaker says
October 16, 2014ATLANTA—Women who came to the annual archdiocesan convention of Catholic women heard about female saints who made a difference in their time for peace and justice. Melanie Rigney, who spoke in a workshop on spirituality, is author of the book, “Sisterhood of Saints: Daily Guidance and Inspiration” and co-author of “When They Come Home: Ways […]
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Confessions of an ex-tattletale
October 16, 2014I was a terrible little sister, I must confess. My sister, Rosemary, put up with so much that I often suspect she earned herself a get-out-of-purgatory-free card. I don’t know why I was such a pest, but I do recall that when we played board games, I had the incredibly annoying habit of quitting whenever […]
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Embrace founder will speak at Magnificat
October 16, 2014ATLANTA—Nicole Lea Hartman, who has founded the Embrace ministry, will speak about her faith journey at the Magnificat gathering for women on Saturday morning, Nov. 15. All women are invited to the Magnificat breakfast, which will be held at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. This morning of faith offers […]
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OLA students devote full day to service
October 16, 2014ATLANTA—Our Lady of the Assumption School in Atlanta dedicated Wednesday, Sept. 24, as its fourth annual Day of Service. Students in all grades participated, serving 20 organizations. Fifth- and sixth-grade students packaged 10,000 non-perishable meals for school-aged children in Africa. Third- and fourth-graders put together 464 snack bags for family members of children with cancer. […]
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Queen of Angels School celebrates 15 years
October 16, 2014ROSWELL—The past, the present and the future of Queen of Angels School, Roswell, came together on Friday, Oct. 3, to celebrate the school’s 15th anniversary. Sister Patricia Clune, CSJ, founding principal, and Dr. Kathy Wood, retired principal, attended an all-school Mass along with alumni, parents of alumni, current and former staff members, students and the […]
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GSU coach talks to Sophia Academy fathers
October 16, 2014ATLANTA—Sophia Academy hosted its annual Dads Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 24, with Georgia State University football coach and parent, Trent Miles, who gave an inspirational talk. The traditional Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit meal was served to fathers and their children. Miles emphasized that his responsibilities as a good father come first, and that success in any […]
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Cristo Rey High School promotes green projects
October 16, 2014ATLANTA—On Sept. 27, students, staff and community volunteers rolled up their sleeves to make Cristo Rey Jesuit High School a healthier, more sustainable learning environment. They focused on participating in a school-wide clean up and recycling initiative, launching an environmental awareness program, and encouraging student-led “trash-to-treasure” recycling projects. To commemorate the effort, the school will […]