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Bishop: Imitate Mary’s Joy When Receiving Eucharist
June 6, 2013COLLEGE PARK—As Mary rushed with joy to see her cousin Elizabeth, so Catholics should rush with joy to the Eucharist, said Bishop Luis R. Zarama, the main celebrant of the opening Mass of the 2013 Eucharistic Congress. As divine providence ordained, the Eucharistic Congress honoring the Blessed Mother during the Year of Faith began on […]
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18th Eucharistic Congress Draws ‘Beautiful Community’
June 6, 2013COLLEGE PARK—Tens of thousands of people attended the 18th annual Eucharistic Congress, delving into the Catholic faith, praying for the needs of the world, and greeting nationally known speakers. The Georgia International Convention Center became the mecca of the Catholic community for a day and a half on May 31 and June 1, as it […]
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Legionaries, Regnum Christi Asked To Make Novena
June 6, 2013ROME (CNS)—As the Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi prepare for a new beginning after a Vatican-ordered reform, the groups asked members to participate in a novena of atonement and healing in the aftermath of their founder’s misconduct. “In each of us, the healing process has been and continues to be deeply personal,” said a […]
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Looking Back… June 1963
June 6, 2013The Georgia Bulletin issue of June 3, 1963, announced the death of Pope John XXIII. A special eight-page edition of the Catholic newspaper was published in memory of the pontiff on the day of his death. In his statement, Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan wrote: “The news of Pope John’s death leaves the world saddened, and […]
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Catholic-Orthodox Event Emphasizes Mother Of God
June 6, 2013ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Church hosted the eighth Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering on May 14, with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Metropolitan Alexios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta officiating. In celebration of the Year of Faith and the Marian year in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the theme of the gathering was the Most Blessed Theotokos, the […]
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Scouts’ Policy Change ‘Not In Conflict’ With Church
June 6, 2013WASHINGTON (CNS)—The head of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting said the Boy Scouts’ vote in May to admit homosexual youth into their ranks is “not in conflict with Catholic teaching,” something by which “we should be encouraged.” Edward Martin, the committee’s national chairman, said Scouting is “still the best youth-serving program available to all […]
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Pope Focuses On Need For Peace, Gift Of Eucharist
June 6, 2013V ATICAN CITY (CNS)—The horror of war, the valor of peacemaking and the gift of the Eucharist were on Pope Francis’ mind June 2, the day Italy celebrates its establishment as a republic and the day most dioceses around the world celebrated the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. Pope Francis began the […]
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As Senate Bill Moves, Plans Begin For Immigrant Help
June 6, 2013ARLINGTON, Va. (CNS)—Comprehensive immigration reform legislation barely cleared its first hurdle in Congress in May with the approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee, but the Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., known as CLINIC, is already gearing up to help a potential pool of 11 million people apply for legalization. At a May 21-24 annual conference […]
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Archbishop Announces New Priest Assignments
June 6, 2013ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignments. The assignments are effective July 1. NEW PASTORS Father Juan Areiza has been assigned as pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Blairsville. This is his first pastorate. Father Gilbert Exume has been assigned as pastor at St. Matthew Church, Winder. This is his first […]
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Five Ordained As Transitional Deacons For Atlanta
June 6, 2013ATLANTA—A diverse group of men were ordained May 25 as transitional deacons, charged to preach the Gospel and to champion the poor, the forgotten and the neglected. Among the five men are natives of Haiti, Puerto Rico and Mexico, along with an African-American and a deacon with Korean and American heritage. They range from 34 […]