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Father Austin Fogarty, priest for 32 years, dies
January 23, 2014ATLANTA—Father Austin Fogarty, the pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Alpharetta and a dedicated prison ministry chaplain, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Emory University Hospital Midtown. He was 61. A priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta for over 30 years, Father Fogarty was a native of Dublin, Ireland, born on May 18, 1952. The […]
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Frigid weather brings challenges, chances to help others
January 23, 2014ATLANTA—Georgia’s record-breaking, polar temperatures in early January left some parishes in the archdiocese scrambling to fix broken pipes, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul preparing for what’s to come. Nine parishes reported burst water or sprinkler pipes in the days after the deep freeze the week of Jan. 6. Four claims have been […]
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Birmingham bomb victims remembered at 2014 MLK Mass
January 23, 2014ATLANTA—A leader in the Kenyan Catholic community was celebrated at the annual Archdiocese of Atlanta Mass for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance. Victoria Mburu, 41, received the Father Bruce Wilkinson Founders Award for bringing the East African immigrants together for support, friendship and worship. “I was definitely honored. I couldn’t do it by […]
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Catholics from Kenya find home in Cartersville
January 23, 2014CARTERSVILLE—Kenyan Catholics have made St. Francis of Assisi Church, in Cartersville, their home. As many as 60 people from the East African country gather monthly to celebrate Mass and tuck into native food. The gathering started in 2012 and has grown steadily to attract more people, said organizers. There are an estimated 4,191 Kenyans living […]
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Discovering the Catholic in Jack Kerouac, author of the Beat Generation
January 23, 2014As a university professor and a director of an RCIA program, I deal with searchers from week to week. I watch people make discoveries, both about themselves and others, and I watch as they reconcile themselves to the mysteries that make life difficult, and beautiful. On campus, I see my former self in my students […]
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Catholic Foundation announces fall grant recipients
January 23, 2014ATLANTA—For the fall 2013 grant cycle, the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia awarded 29 general grants totaling $92,100, and 10 parish enrichment grants totaling $10,000. According to Nancy Coveny, executive director of the Catholic Foundation, the foundation received its greatest number of requests to date during this grant cycle. Forty-four applications totaling just over $440,000 […]
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Pope: Japan church history can aid persecuted Mideast
January 23, 2014VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Christians facing difficulties and discrimination, especially in the Middle East, can learn a valuable lesson from Japanese Christians who survived by clandestinely baptizing, praying and hiding during 250 years of harsh persecution, Pope Francis said. “Difficulties and persecution, when they are lived with trust, confidence and hope, purify the faith and strengthen it,” […]
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Catholic Charities Atlanta announces graduation of 2013 Leadership Class
January 23, 2014ATLANTA—The 42 men and women of the 2013 Leadership Class sponsored by Catholic Charities Atlanta (CCA) graduated in a ceremony held Jan. 8 at the Georgian Club. The leadership program, concluding its third year, continues to grow as young faithful Catholic leaders seek opportunities to learn servant leadership and incorporate their faith in the workplace. […]
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Finding grace in surprising places
January 23, 2014We drive down a narrow road past a muddy lake to arrive at a building that resembles a sprawling Southern mansion complete with pillars and porch. We park and take the elevator to the second floor. As we walk down the hall, I peek into the rooms noticing that many are cheerily decorated with brightly […]
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Kerry, Vatican counterpart meet on Syria, Mideast, U.S. health mandate
January 23, 2014VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Cardinal-designate Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, hosted a lengthy meeting with his U.S. counterpart, John Kerry, to discuss ongoing tensions in the Middle East, as well as the U.S. bishops’ concerns about the Obama administration’s health care mandate. “The meeting was very broad; it lasted about one hour and 40 minutes,” said […]