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Saints Are Rome’s ‘Treasure,’ Art Historian Says
June 6, 2013COLLEGE PARK—In the ballroom of the Marriott Gateway hotel, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano met the future of the church. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory brought Archbishop Vigano, the Vatican’s ambassador to the United States, to address hundreds of young adults who attended the annual Revive session of the Eucharistic Congress Friday, May 31. “We are grateful […]
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Tales, Trumpets, ‘Te Amo’
June 6, 2013COLLEGE PARK—Msgr. Daniel Stack endeared the crowd in the Spanish track, interspersing his casual talk with music. He sang traditional Spanish hymns to the tune of trumpets played by a handful of boys from his parish, St. Francis of Assisi in Cartersville. Msgr. Stack purchased the trumpets on eBay for around $30 each, he said. […]
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Our Lady Of Guadalupe Shines At Hispanic Track
June 6, 2013COLLEGE PARK—Our Lady of Guadalupe was an ever-present mother at the Spanish track of the Eucharistic Congress June 1. Her image sat, framed, as a centerpiece onstage. Signage and books bore her likeness. And her form was stitched into apparel and accessories across a crowd of thousands—from T-shirts to jewelry to starched dress shirts. Nowhere […]
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English Track Speakers Extol Blessed Mother, Eucharist
June 6, 2013COLLEGE PARK—With word, song, action and art, the speakers in the English track of the 2013 Eucharistic Congress inspired and informed the thousands gathered to listen and learn. The six presenters touched on the themes of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the importance of Scripture, the call to holiness and the role […]
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Healing Prayer Teams Lift Up Burdens Of Others
June 6, 2013COLLEGE PARK—Once approached by some with hesitation and curiosity, the healing service offered as part of the Eucharistic Congress has become a welcomed and much anticipated opportunity for restoration and grace. Led by Father Tim Hepburn, the archdiocesan vocations director, and Father Jacques Fabre, CS, administrator of San Felipe de Jesus Mission in Forest Park, […]
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Double Blessing For Year Of Faith Filmmakers
June 6, 2013COLLEGE PARK—Two short films earned the top prize as part of the archdiocesan Year of Faith video contest—a trip to Rome, Italy. Filmmakers were asked to contribute a three-minute film focused on faith. About 15 nominations were submitted. Julio Palacio and Kate Papania stood in front of the crowd at the 2013 Eucharistic Congress as […]
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The Ways Jesus Looked At Us
June 6, 2013A friend of mine fell into hard times. He cannot afford a car. He lives in a homeless shelter and is looking for work. The last time I saw him, he was hopeful that he had landed a job. So things are looking up for him. He gives a lot of time to his parish, […]
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Bishops Call For Year Of Prayer To Rebuild Culture
June 4, 2013WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Catholic bishops have launched a pastoral strategy to address critical life, marriage and religious liberty concerns. The call to prayer, a five-part strategy, approved by the bishops in November, began Jan. 1. The overall focus is to invite Catholics to pray for rebuilding a culture favorable to life and marriage and […]
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Deacons ordained to serve, preaching God’s word and comforting those forgotten
May 28, 2013A triptych from the ordination ceremony.
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Court Blocks Part Of Georgia’s Immigration law
May 28, 2013