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Georgia Laity Join Bishops At Capitol ‘Catholic Day’
February 16, 2012Georgia Catholics made their presence known to the state’s legislative bodies during the 2012 Catholic Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb 7. The event provided Catholics from the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah the opportunity to observe sessions in the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate, to speak with their legislators […]
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February 16, 2012Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. He has confirmed the recommendation of Bishop Jacob Angadiath, of the St. Thomas Syro-Catholic Diocese of Chicago, and confirmed Father Dominic Joseph as pastor at Holy Family Syro-Malabar Knanaya Church, Loganville, effective Jan. 26. He will reside at St. Patrick Church, Norcross. Father […]
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Priest Assignments
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Deacon Assignments
February 16, 2012Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in deacon assignments. Deacon Michael T. Byrne has been assigned as chaplain to the St. Thomas More Society, effective Feb. 6. Deacon William Garrett has been assigned as chaplain to Catholic Charities Atlanta, effective Feb. 6. Deacon Robert Hauert has been assigned to represent the Archdiocese […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard
February 16, 2012Two weeks ago, millions of people watched Super Bowl XLVI and those now almost essential parts of this classic sporting event—the wonderfully clever commercials that have fast become an indispensable ingredient of the game. Admittedly, these commercials can be very imaginative and quite witty. And now broadcasters not only engage in Monday morning quarterbacking regarding […]
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February 16, 2012Since childhood, I’ve been trying to “get Lent right.” As a chubby child who was always on a diet, Lent struck me as another in a long list of no-no’s when it came to the treats I dearly craved. As an adult, I’ve become very familiar with some typical approaches to Lent, which unfortunately tend […]
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Note To Self: Avoid These Lenten Traps!
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Meet the New Deacons
February 16, 2012Deacon Thomas K. Badger Age: 63 Date of Birth: Oct. 3, 1948 Place of Birth: Ocala, Fla. Family: He and his wife, Harriette (Fritsch), have been married for 39 years and have four daughters, Elizabeth, Kristen, Jenna and Catherine, and six grandchildren. Education: Bachelor of science in nursing from the University of the Incarnate Word, […]
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SJN Teacher Brings Culture, Language To Classroom
February 16, 2012The Spanish class at St. John Neumann School is about much more than learning vocabulary and conjugating verbs. Spanish teacher Elibeth Torres strongly believes that all people belong to the family of God and strives to incorporate this truth into her lessons. By blending cultural information, educational lessons and religion, Torres shares her Puerto Rican […]
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Holy Spirit Prep Teacher Uses Music To ‘Thank God’
February 16, 2012Rosemary Thomasberger teaches music and the performing arts to inspire her young students to experience “the joy and an appreciation for what God has given us.” She wants the youngsters in the Holy Spirit Preparatory Lower School program “to see beauty in music and in the arts” as they grow in life and faith. A […]