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Marists Expand Outreach To Hispanic Community
March 14, 2013This February Marist School hosted more than 130 young Hispanic men and women for a seminar to teach them how to become pastoral leaders in their community. The seminar, put on by the nonprofit organization, Fe y Vida, is part of a major initiative by the Society of Mary to better serve the Hispanic community […]
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Society Of Mary Quietly Serves Like Mary
March 14, 2013Since 1897, Marists in Atlanta have reached out to the abandoned. Today, they include families without cars who ride school buses to join a Marist parish community for prayer. They are Catholics who desire to resolve marriage difficulties so they can join in the sacraments. They are the hundreds of adults studying in the evening […]
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Colleagues Say Goodbye To Catholic Charities CEO
March 14, 2013SMYRNA—It was a bittersweet moment for friends and colleagues of Joe Krygiel, who recently stepped down as chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Atlanta after eight years at the helm. Many said their goodbyes and shared stories of Krygiel’s generosity as they wished him well in his retirement at a reception held at the archdiocesan […]
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Leadership Workshop Offers Tools For Church Ministry
March 14, 2013SMYRNA—Church ministry is not for the faint of heart as leaders are called to be the parish “vision keepers.” Religion teachers, office managers, administrative assistants must “stand in the in-between,” with a foot in the world “as it is and what it should be.” Jo Ann Paradise told the crowd of 100 at the second […]
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Mat Chat With BT Wrestler Evan Strawn
March 14, 2013Blessed Trinity High School wrestler Evan Strawn recently made history when he became the school’s first wrestler to win a state championship during the 2013 tournament held at the Macon Coliseum, Feb. 14-16. After finishing the season at 57-1, Strawn holds the school records for the most wins in a season and most career wins […]
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Art On Campus Of Catholic School
March 14, 2013St. Jude the Apostle School, Atlanta, is in process of becoming an eco-friendly school. Numerous activities involving the school, church and community are scheduled throughout the year to highlight ways to conserve resources. As part of this program, St. Jude School has an artist-in-residence who will introduce students to papermaking and printmaking. The highlight of […]
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CTK Habitat Build Dedicated To Father Morrow
March 14, 2013For his years of dedication to the cause, the Christ the King Cathedral Habitat for Humanity ministry is dedicating its current building effort to Father Richard Morrow. Father Morrow will be celebrating 58 years of priesthood this year, the last 20 of which have been at Christ the King. One of Father Morrow’s favorite charities […]
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Church, Parents, Community Boost St. Mary School Auction Gala
March 14, 2013An auction to benefit St. Mary School, Rome, hosted by the Parent Teacher Organization, grossed approximately $140,000. The sold-out event was held at Georgia Highlands College’s Lakeview Auditorium. The theme was a New Orleans extravaganza, as if Mardi Gras erupted in the facility, with vignettes of Bourbon Street. Guests wore masquerade masks adorned with feathers. […]
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Athens Students Earn Accolades For Essay Writing
March 14, 2013Knights of Columbus Council 6514 recently held essay contests for eighth-graders at St. Joseph School, Athens, and students at Monsignor Donovan High School. The theme of the contest was “The Importance of Religious Freedom.” Cash awards and certificates were given to the first-, second- and third-place winners in each grade category. Everyone who submitted an […]
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College Board Honors Marist School Administrator
March 14, 2013Marist School’s Director of Counseling Gordon Stanley was honored with the College Board’s 2012 Leroy W. Fails Award for leadership and service last week. The award recognizes an individual whose service and leadership at the regional and national levels have continuously advanced the mission of the College Board and who has demonstrated significant contributions and […]