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Pope surprises many at penance liturgy, going to confession himself
April 3, 2014VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Leading a penitential liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis surprised his liturgical adviser by going to confession during the service. After an examination of conscience March 28, the pope and 61 priests moved into confessionals or to chairs set up against the walls to offer the sacrament to individual penitents. However, as […]
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Judge rules in favor of Atlanta Catholic entities in HHS case
April 3, 2014ATLANTA—U.S. District Judge William S. Duffey Jr. has ruled that two organizations affiliated with the Atlanta Archdiocese—Catholic Charities Atlanta and Catholic Education of North Georgia Inc.—cannot be required to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ contraceptive mandate of the Affordable Care Act. In a 91-page decision issued March 26, Judge Duffey […]
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Abby’s spirit leads her family to spotlight organ donation, teen drivers
April 3, 2014NEWNAN—When she was 9 years old, Abby Bacho loved to play school with her younger sister. High-spirited Abby was usually the teacher and 5-year-old Charlotte her pupil. Abigail Gracen Bacho, the middle of three daughters of Stephen and Natalie Bacho of Newnan, enjoyed singing and had celebrated her first Communion at St. Mary Magdalene Church […]
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Living Stations across archdiocese will deepen reflection on Passion
April 3, 2014ATLANTA—Joyful disciples waving palm branches. Costumed soldiers whipping Jesus. Praying outside the Fulton County Courthouse. Meditating at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center reflecting pool. These are a few of the ways Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta can participate in the Lenten custom of the Way of the Cross, the tradition that follows Jesus’ […]
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Consultative groups advising Archbishop Gregory
April 3, 2014ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is advised by these groups in making decisions for the archdiocese. Priests’ Council: Composed of over 30 priests of the archdiocese. By canon law they represent all of the priests and assist the archbishop in fulfilling his role as chief pastor. Archdiocesan Pastoral Council: Multicultural group of young, middle-aged and older […]
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Georgia Catholic Conference sees mixed results in 2014 legislative session
April 3, 2014ATLANTA—The Georgia Catholic Conference, working on behalf of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah, monitored several pieces of legislation during the 2014 session of the Georgia General Assembly. The assembly adjourned on Thursday, March 20, with lawmakers working until midnight. The conference, led by executive director Frank Mulcahy, strongly supported Senate Bill […]
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New hall, pavilion expand Vietnamese parish
April 3, 2014RIVERDALE—The Vietnamese community in Riverdale celebrated the recent expansion of its facilities with the blessing of its new parish hall, called the Holy Martyrs of Viet Nam Parish Hall. About 850 families worship at Our Lady of Vietnam Church, located 13 miles south of downtown Atlanta. The event took place on Sunday, Feb. 2, which […]
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Recent films take on Christian themes, with varying success
April 3, 2014NEW YORK (CNS)—“Noah” (Paramount), which begins as a fairly straightforward recounting of the biblical story of the flood, eventually veers off into a grim, scripturally unfounded drama about a family dispute. This clan conflict is driven by the titular patriarch’s (Russell Crowe) misguided interpretation of God’s purposes in causing the deluge. Though Noah’s extreme pro-nature, […]
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Walter Reeves to speak at Christ Child Society benefit
April 3, 2014ATLANTA—The Christ Child Society of Atlanta will present “Dancing in the Garden with Walter Reeves” Saturday, April 26, with total proceeds going to fund its programs for children and mothers in need. The event features Georgia’s premier gardener, Walter Reeves, as luncheon speaker. The lunch will be at the Capital City Club—Brookhaven, 53 W. Brookhaven […]
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McAuley Award given to Ricks Anderson
April 3, 2014Saint Joseph’s Health System held its annual McAuley Award ceremony in February where Ricks Anderson, a 19-year employee, was recognized with the honor. The recognition applauds a staff member who embodies foundress Catherine McAuley’s ideals of respect for the dignity of all persons, compassion, service and leadership. Venerable Mother McAuley is the foundress of the […]