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Would attacking Syria be a just war? Some see cloudy, some see clear answers
September 12, 2013WASHINGTON (CNS)—Even with just war theory as a guide, the answers remain murky to moral and ethical questions about whether a military strike is the appropriate response to what U.S. officials believe was a chemical attack against Syrian civilians, analysts said. While President Barack Obama, Congress and other world leaders weigh how to respond to […]
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Addiction Mass offers ‘support, not condemnation’
September 12, 2013ATLANTA—It’s known as the Addiction Mass, and one Saturday morning each month, this unusual ministry at Our Lady of the Assumption Church brings together people from across the community affected by addiction, so they can worship and find support. The ministry is modeled after a similar program in New Jersey and its full title—Mass for […]
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Knights Council serves those with disabilities
September 12, 2013Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council 4599 community director, Carter Schuyler, with Jim Jehle and Sal Gullo loaded up the gas grill and served burgers, hot dogs, condiments, coleslaw and potato salad for 88 clients and staff of Cobb and Douglas Counties Community Services Boards in Marietta. The clients of CDCSB are developmentally disabled and they […]
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Local Catholics respond, pray for peace
September 12, 2013ATLANTA—The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta opened its doors the afternoon of Sept. 7 for those wanting to pray for peace in Syria—joining other parishes in the archdiocese in a global day of prayer requested by the pope. Prayer hours at the Shrine were from 1 to 5 p.m. and Msgr. Henry Gracz, […]
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Shredding paper for a world record—and a good cause
August 30, 2013ATLANTA—The Great Shredder Event, sponsored by CBS Atlanta, will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society this year. All are welcome to participate in this event by bringing paper to be shredded and goods to donate. The Great Shredder event will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Turner […]
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Archdiocesan-wide food drive planned for ‘Hunger Awareness’ month
August 30, 2013ATLANTA—September is “Hunger Awareness” month, and parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are invited to join together with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help feed the hungry in the community. Parishes have the option to collect food for […]
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New BELIEVES ministry launched at the Cathedral
August 30, 2013ATLANTA—The Cathedral of Christ the King has inaugurated a new ministry called CTK BELIEVES (Business Executives Leading with Integrity Entrusted Values, and Expectancy) to help those in business grow in faith. The group is inviting highly-respected servant leaders in the faith community to share how their faith has guided them through various situations and moments […]
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St. Brigid to host forum on religious liberty Sept. 4
August 30, 2013JOHNS CREEK—The Respect Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is working with St. Brigid Church to sponsor an informational forum on religious liberty, with a particular focus on the HHS mandate. The event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Brigid. People of all faiths are welcome to attend. The […]
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Parishioner brings Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders to the forefront
August 30, 2013ATLANTA—Sept. 9 is being recognized by the state of Georgia as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, thanks in part to a parishioner at All Saints Church. Melissa Jacobus Cook hopes churches and other houses of worship in Georgia will join a global effort to ring bells at 9:09 a.m. on Sept. 9 to signify […]
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Advocates encouraged by legislative successes on abortion
August 30, 2013WASHINGTON (CNS)—With the recent success of abortion-related legislation at the state and federal levels, is the end in sight for pro-life supporters? The country watched as Democratic State Sen. Wendy Davis of Fort Worth filibustered against a bill to toughen abortion regulations, only to have it passed later in a second special session and signed […]