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Catholic Charities To Provide Immigration Workshops
October 11, 2012Catholic Charities Atlanta’s Immigration legal staff are to provide a number of workshops on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) legislation. On June 15, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several key guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a […] Full Story
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Parish Honors Visiting Burmese Bishop, Priest
October 11, 2012On Saturday, Sept. 8, close to 300 people, most from Holy Cross Church, Atlanta, attended a reception given for Bishop Felix Lian Khen Thang, of Kalay, Myanmar, and Father Damian Zam Sian Dal. With songs and dancing from native people of Myanmar, the reception was provided by the Zomi Catholic Family in Atlanta (ZCFA). The […]
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Holy Spirit Faculty Pedal In Desert Heat
October 11, 2012Published: October 11, 2012 Two faculty members from Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta, raised money to find a cure for cancer and support those with the disease. Oh. And they did it in triple digit temperatures. Pete Radosta and Jill Stedman participated in the Viva Las Vegas 2012 bike ride. Stedman, who is the school’s […]
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Academic Success Applauded At St. Pius X High School
October 11, 2012St. Pius X High School recently announced a spate of recipients of academic accolades. The National Merit Scholarship Program provides opportunities for scholarships to outstanding students throughout the country who succeed in their studies and perform with excellence on the PSAT examination. Seven students from St. Pius X were selected for the 2013 National Merit […]
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Food, Fun Plentiful At IHM Parish Picnic
October 11, 2012Published: October 11, 2012 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church held its annual picnic on Saturday, Sept. 29, on the field of the parish school. Organizers said close to 1,000 people came to the event, making it one of the most well-attended picnics in parish history. Food was plentiful. Volunteers cooked barbecued chicken and pork all […]
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10 Ways Vatican II Shapes The Church Today
October 11, 2012The Catholic Church marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council by Blessed Pope John XXIII on October 11. The Council ran from 1962-1965, producing 16 documents over the course of four sessions. Over 2,000 bishops from around the world participated. The Council introduced major reforms and stands among the most […]
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Lo Que He Visto Y He Oido
October 11, 2012El Santuario Mariano de Loreto ha mantenido su posición venerable en el corazón de la Iglesia por más de siete siglos. La tradición dice que su reliquia más importante es la casa donde nació la Santísima Virgen María, quien tiene su albergue ahora en la famosa basílica de esta ciudad italiana. Hace cincuenta años el […]
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Deacon Assignments
October 11, 2012Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in deacon assignment. Deacon James Anderson Jr. has been assigned to serve at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, effective Oct. 4.
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What Can We Really Say To Jesus?
October 11, 2012When my cousin’s stepfather was dying, there were many people who didn’t understand all the sacrifices she made to take care of him. Although she was working full-time, she still managed to do the hundred-and-one things necessary to assure that he was comfortable. Some people, she said, acted as if she were crazy. They just […]
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Dominicans Fostered Prayer Devotion Of The Rosary
October 11, 2012Helen Martin and a dozen others can be found kneeling in St. Matthew Church, Tyrone, almost every Thursday, praying for others, rosary beads slowly moving through their fingers. “Every week, we always add intentions (of prayer),” said Martin, who is 70. For Catholics, October is dedicated to the rosary. October 7 is the feast of […] Full Story