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Catholic schools, parishes shelter more than 80 in Jan. 28 storm
February 6, 2014ATLANTA—School gym mats became makeshift beds. Classroom displays were raided for blankets and clothing. Cafeterias became restaurants serving scores of students and adults overnight. Educators were forced to improvise during Catholic Schools Weeks as thousands of metro Atlanta drivers were trapped while Winter Storm Leon shut down roads in the area. Schools and businesses closed […]
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Chancery staff bring five in out of the cold
February 6, 2014SMYRNA—Five stranded people found shelter overnight at the Chancery of the archdiocese Jan. 28, pulled into the warmth of the building by a staff member who had been out helping drivers on Cobb Parkway. Daniel West, one of four archdiocesan employees unable to leave work in time as conditions deteriorated, said after listening to the […]
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St. Jude students receive Future City honors
February 6, 2014The young city planners at St. Jude the Apostle School’s Ark City can show off their trophy with pride. The students at the Sandy Springs school, led by teacher Eleonora Straub, brought home the top prize Jan. 25 at the Georgia Regional Future City competition. The theme was “Tomorrow’s transit: design a way to move […]
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Blessed Trinity students stick their arm out for others
February 6, 2014Ninety-two people, including students, faculty and parents, signed up for the annual Blessed Trinity High School blood drive. Just over one-fourth of those who signed up were first-time donors. In the end 81 pints were donated. The 11th annual blood drive took place on Jan. 24, in the Roswell school’s gymnasium. Patti McCarthy, the school’s […]
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Repeat winner at Archdiocesan Spelling Bee
February 6, 2014Varun Kumar, a seventh-grader from Pinecrest Academy, in Cumming, was the champion for the second year running at the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee. Kumar came out on top after 90 minutes of competition and more than 150 words. He correctly spelled “pangolin.” Placing second was Olivia Nottoli from St. Joseph School, in Marietta, with Elisabeth Michelson […]
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Holy Redeemer youngsters excel at handwriting
February 6, 2014In the Internet age, there is still a place for good cursive. That’s why intermediate level students at Holy Redeemer School, in Johns Creek, practice their penmanship. The students participated in the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest to test their handwriting against others. The contest entries are judged according to legibility: shape, size, spacing, and slant. […]
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Catholic high schools on AP Honor Roll
February 6, 2014Three archdiocesan high schools earned places on the fourth annual AP District Honor Roll for increasing access to Advanced Placement course work while simultaneously maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of three or higher on AP exams. The Catholic high schools are Blessed Trinity, Our Lady of Mercy, and St. Pius X. […]
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Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical gathering continues to grow
February 6, 2014ATLANTA—On Dec. 17, 2013, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Atlanta hosted the semi-annual Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical gathering. This gathering’s theme was the Nativity of Christ in a world in need of faith, hope and love. The Advent celebration was the largest since its inception during the Year of St. Paul in 2008-2009. The […]
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Artist begins ministry of inspiring words
February 6, 2014A parishioner at St. Brigid Church, in Johns Creek, started a ministry that combines art and calligraphy to create joyful inspirational messages. Caring Canvases, started by artist Eileen Cardillo, began hosting parties in the fall of 2013 to create these unique canvases. The ministry hosted a party with students at St. Pius X High School […]
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Cristo Rey Jesuit High School under construction
February 6, 2014Demolition continues as the Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School takes shape. Some 44 students have been accepted into the school, which serves families in economic hardship, according to a news release. The school is slated to open in the fall with 125 students in its inaugural year. Demolition at the Midtown building began before […]