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Nov. 17 begins Shrine events recalling Father O’Reilly’s 1864 stand
November 8, 2013ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and an ecumenical group of religious leaders Nov. 17 will begin an observance of the 150th anniversary of the actions of the Irish Catholic priest who saved downtown churches and civil buildings from the burning of Atlanta in 1864. Father Thomas O’Reilly, who treated the wounded of the Confederate and Union […]
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Divine Liturgy planned at CTK
November 8, 2013ATLANTA—The Divine Mercy Apostolate will present a morning of reflection on “Mary, Mother of the Church” Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. The public is invited to attend these programs. The Cathedral is located at 2699 Peachtree Rd. NE. Beginning at 8 a.m. is the Divine Liturgy according to […]
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‘Digital parish’ may form online, Vatican official says
November 8, 2013BRAINTREE, Mass. (CNS)—The Internet will host the parish community of the future, according to Msgr. Paul Tighe, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. “Social media is redefining how we understand local community,” he said. “The digital parish will be where people cluster around shared interests and shared ideas.” Msgr. Tighe made the comments […]
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At Embrace walk, families celebrate memories
November 8, 2013ROSWELL—The sun was shining, leaves were just starting to turn colors, children were playing with balloons, parents were holding each other and multiple generations were gathered all together on one breathtaking day to remember their little ones who went to heaven way too early. Over 100 people came together Oct. 13 for the Embrace ministry’s third […]
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New burial sites offer ‘sacred ground’
November 8, 2013ATLANTA—Respect for the dignity of deceased loved ones is paramount in the Catholic Church, whether people are cremated or interred bodily in a plot or tomb. While cremation is permitted, the Catholic Church prefers traditional burial. One reason is because Jesus was buried. Christians are called to “pray to him, worship him, and imitate him, […]
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Marist School receives interfaith “Building Bridges Award”
November 8, 2013Marist School was recognized for its interfaith efforts with the local Muslim community. On Nov. 2, the Catholic school was presented with the 2013 “Building Bridges Award.” The DeKalb County Public Library also received the award. The goal of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta is to help build bridges through knowledge and understanding. Each […]
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Father Jarreau honored with scholarship fund
November 8, 2013Maria Cressler, the executive director of Ignatius House, the Jesuit Retreat Center, announced long-time spiritual director, and friend to many, Jesuit Father Niel Jarreau, recently moved from Atlanta to Grand Coteau, La. He will be continuing his ministry of spiritual direction at the St. Charles Spirituality Center. “It is hard for most of us to […]
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Christ the King student saves classmate
November 8, 2013A student at Christ the King School, Atlanta, saved the life of a classmate in early October by performing the Heimlich maneuver, a skill he learned from reading the First Aid posters in the school’s classrooms. Eighth-grader Will Galvin was in math class when he realized a fellow student was choking on a grape she […]
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Catholic Charities Atlanta to recognize state Knights of Columbus
November 8, 2013The Knights of Columbus Georgia State Council will be honored at Catholic Charities Atlanta seventh annual gala with the Archbishop John F. Donoghue Award. The award is given at the fundraiser to “exceptional people who demonstrate qualities of selfless service and devotion to helping others in need.” The award recognizes acts of charity, compassion and […]
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Pinecrest boys’ video goes viral
November 8, 2013Congrats to the dozen Pinecrest Academy High School boys who performed in a music video to the tune of “What Makes You Beautiful,” by boy band One Direction. More than 13,600 people have viewed the video that encourages young women on the Pinecrest campus that virtue is beautiful. On the school’s Facebook page, it’s been […]