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St. Pius X junior recognized as outstanding writer
May 29, 2014St. Pius X High School junior Mary Papania, a resident of Lilburn, has been chosen by the National Council of Teachers of English as one of its outstanding writers in the 2014 NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing program. Papania was the only student from Georgia recognized for the honor and the 39th St. Pius X […]
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Marietta Knights give to diaper drive for military families
May 29, 2014The Knights of Columbus Council 8376 from the Church of St. Ann, Marietta, recently bought $300 of disposable diapers for needy military families in Georgia. According to the council treasurer, Bob Davis, United Military Care, a voluntary organization in Marietta that serves Georgia military families in need, held a special diaper drive in March. A […] Full Story
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Our Lady of Mercy High School announces top 12 seniors
May 29, 2014Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fayetteville announced the Class of 2014 Top Twelve. These 12 graduating seniors received more than $1.5 million in scholarships. They are: Rachel Jinks, the valedictorian, attending Georgia Institute of Technology; Nastasia Buckley, the salutatorian, attending Notre Dame University; Michael Andrews Jr., attending Emory University; Daniel Dwyer, attending the […] Full Story
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Conventual Franciscan Friars create new province
May 29, 2014The Franciscan Friars Conventual religious order merged two provinces to make the new Our Lady of the Angels Province. More than 200 friars are members of the province. Formally established on May 5, the territory of the new province stretches from Ontario, Canada, to the eastern United States, from New England to Florida. The province […]
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Eagle Scout documents Ellijay cemetery records
May 29, 2014Sean Davis received Scouting’s highest award, the Eagle Scout, at a Court of Honor held May 1 at Good Samaritan Church, in Ellijay. Sean is the son of Nick and Mychelle Davis of Ellijay. Sean is a member of Troop 402 in Ellijay. He is also a member of Scouting’s National Honor Society, the Order […] Full Story
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Artist captured ‘the essence’ of the Vatican II spirit
May 29, 2014I should be a millionaire; at least, my wife should be. You’ve seen them: the stick figure “families” that adorn the back windows of minivans and SUVs all over the Archdiocese? We invented them; at least, my wife did. Several years ago, when we were dating, my wife presented me with the first greeting card […]
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Cumming school marks two decades
May 29, 2014CUMMING—Pinecrest Academy in Cumming observed its 20th anniversary with a Mass on Friday, May 2, attended by the entire student body, from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Past and present Pinecrest families and friends also joined in the celebration. Bishop Luis R. Zarama presided at the Mass, which had been postponed from Jan. 31 due to […]
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‘To whom shall we go?’
May 29, 2014There are songs that touch upon an awareness that sits, waiting in the wings of human consciousness. With the enticement of the words and the music, these songs bring the awareness to center stage. One song is Peggy Lee’s “Is That All There Is?” and the other is Randy Newman’s “I Think It’s Gonna Rain […]
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The wrong side of the door
May 29, 2014We once had a cat that was always on the wrong side of every door. If we let her out into the yard, she promptly turned around and began meowing to be let back into the house. Once inside the house, she started sitting by the door waiting to get out. I can definitely relate. […]
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Summer organ festival brings guest artists to four Atlanta churches
May 29, 2014ATLANTA—Celebrating its 20th season, the Atlanta Summer Organ Festival is a celebration of the ecumenical spirit of music in four Atlanta churches, each with its own distinguished organ. All Wednesday evening concerts are one hour in length and conclude with a dessert reception. Come and hear four renowned organists play four spectacular Atlanta organs. A […]