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June 7, 2012Congratulations to Father Christopher Rhodes, 34, of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Ky. Father Rhodes was raised a Protestant and joined the Catholic Church while attending Morehouse College, Atlanta. He was an active member of the Catholic Center faith community at Lyke House, where Father Edward Branch is the chaplain. Father Rhodes was ordained on Saturday, […]
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Kennesaw Parish Supporting Big Screen Project
June 7, 2012Efforts are underway at St. Catherine of Siena Church to bring a full-length motion picture originating from a Catholic parish to the big screen. The film project—with the working title “Five Blocks Away”—is led by Kevis Antonio, founder of Rising Faith Productions and a parishioner at St. Catherine. The goal is to be one of […]
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Catechists Invited: Formation Day Set For Aug. 25
June 7, 2012Catechists from all over the archdiocese are invited to Transfiguration Church in Marietta for the annual Catechist Faith Formation Day that will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Over 60 workshops will be offered and catechists who attend can receive credit toward their catechist certification for the Archdiocese of […] Full Story
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Beauty Of 1920s Mexico Shines In Religious War Epic
June 7, 2012“For Greater Glory,” the historical epic from director Dean Wright, has much to recommend it: an inspiring true story, a positive representation of spirituality and the Catholic Church, excellent production values, and sweeping historical drama. Ultimately, however, the film falls short in creating an emotional connection to its characters, and this keeps it from being […]
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Three great Catholic writers were converts
June 7, 2012To paraphrase Robert Browning, “Oh to be in England, now that (summer’s) there!” Of course this summer a microcosm of the world will be in London for the Olympic Games, so England—and especially the England of the imagination—is on a lot of people’s minds right now. In her wonderful book “84 Charing Cross Road,” author […]
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The Persistence Of Doubt
June 7, 2012Every now and then, there are articles in the news that, perhaps, help suspend disbelief in Jesus. For me, they are always secondhand accounts. I have never had a direct experience of them. Recently there was a story about an image of Jesus that was seen on a toasted English muffin. And every so often […]
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Lo Que He Visto Y He Oido
June 7, 2012Cuando mi padre falleció hace año y medio tuve la oportunidad de conocer el magnifico trabajo que hace hospicio para las familias durante en los últimos momentos de vida de un ser querido. Unos meses después, recibí una llamada del grupo de hospicio que le había dado cuidado a mi padre preguntándome como estaba enfrentando […]
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Reasons People Avoid Confession
June 7, 2012A priest once mentioned that the loneliest time of his week was Saturday afternoon when he sat in the confessional waiting for parishioners to show up. Although his comment was humorous, it points to a real problem. And here are some reasons many of us avoid this sacrament: 1. We may be afraid of looking […]
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Rally For Religious Freedom Set For June 22 In Atlanta
June 7, 2012The second Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally in Atlanta is set for Friday, June 22, at 7 p.m. at Marist High School. All are invited to attend. The event, planned by an interfaith grassroots group of concerned Catholics and others, will feature Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as the keynote speaker. Also included on the […]
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Meet the New Priests
June 7, 2012Father Mark Starr Age: 51 Birthplace: Nelsonville, Ohio Grew Up: Galion, Ohio, and Merritt Island, Fla. Family: Son of Richard and Patricia Starr; four brothers, a brother and sister deceased. College: Bachelor of mechanical engineering, Georgia Tech, 1993 Career Before Seminary: Owned his own engineering consulting firm in Douglasville; registered professional engineer Home Parish: St. […]