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During Lent, leave appearances aside and listen to God, says pope
February 14, 2024Lent is a time to cast aside appearances and to find God at work in the depths of the heart, Pope Francis said on Ash Wednesday.
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‘Deacon J’ named Cristo Rey’s Teacher of the Year
February 14, 2024Walking into Deacon Sami Jajeh’s theology classroom is entering a living museum of colorful and expressive art and heartfelt signs of faith from the four corners of the world.
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Alison Loyd inspires students to ‘endure and overcome’
February 14, 2024Alison Loyd’s deep commitment to education, understanding of learning differences and faith motivated her to pursue a career in teaching at a Catholic school.
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When storms hit, keep your eyes on Jesus
February 14, 2024The stingray was massive. I shrank in horror as it swam by, but Jef was undaunted as he continued patching the boat. We had purchased a small, inflatable boat, advertised as sturdy, tough and unsinkable
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The sacrifices of deacons
February 14, 2024On Feb. 3, I had the honor and privilege of ordaining eight permanent deacons to serve the church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The weather outside reflected the celebration inside the Cathedral of Christ the King; it was beautiful.
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College Knights embrace heritage and purpose
February 11, 2024The Lyke House is home to a new Knights of St. Peter Claver council. It inaugurated its leaders from students attending the four historically Black colleges and universities in the Atlanta University Center, and Georgia State University. At the University of Georgia Catholic Center in Athens, another young Knights council entered its second year.
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Eight deacons ordained to be servants of all
February 11, 2024In a solemn Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King on Feb. 3, Bishop John Tran ordained eight men to the permanent diaconate to offer blessings and live in service to charity.
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Shrine’s beloved pastor, Msgr. Henry C. Gracz, is remembered
February 8, 2024Msgr. Henry Charles Gracz, longtime pastor of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, died Feb. 5, in Atlanta. He was 84 years old and a priest for 59 years.
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Catholic Schools Week honorees celebrated at January Mass
February 8, 2024As part of the observance of Catholic Schools Week, one staff member from each archdiocesan and independent school is recognized as an outstanding employee of the year. The honorees are selected by their peers.
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Father David McGuinness, former pastor of Athens parish, remembered
February 7, 2024Father Francis David “Davy” McGuinness, senior priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died Sunday, Feb. 4, in Limerick, Ireland. He was 81 years old and a priest for 47 years.