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West Wesley residence to become Cathedral rectory for six priests
April 3, 2014ATLANTA—In the coming weeks, the Cathedral of Christ the King will begin the renovation of the archbishop’s former residence into a rectory for the priests who serve at the parish. The Cathedral purchased the residence on West Wesley Road, about two blocks from the church, as part of a 20-year plan to create room for […]
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Archbishop apologizes, will seek more counsel on his new residence
April 3, 2014ATLANTA—Responding to public and media criticism about his new residence in Buckhead, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory issued a statement of apology to the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Atlanta in his column in the April 3 issue of The Georgia Bulletin. He said, “As the Shepherd of this local Church, a responsibility I hold more […]
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Drunk driving victim, offender, tell stories of how separate accidents intersected their lives
April 3, 2014CONYERS—An unlikely pair of brothers-in-law shared the story of their meeting with over 100 people at St. Pius X Church in Conyers on March 2. But it wasn’t a happy story. It was one about enduring regret and the ripple effect of drunk driving. On the night of his 21st birthday, April 11, 1997, Eric […]
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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 […]