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North Georgia Pastor Inspired By National March
February 3, 2011People from the Archdiocese of Atlanta made the trip to Washington, D.C., including a group from North Georgia College and State University and high school seniors, accompanied by Catholic campus minister Michael Ferrin and Dahlonega pastor Father Bob Frederick, as well as two Legionary of Christ priests, Father John Donaghue and Father Juan Guerra, and […]
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Archdiocese To Welcome 16 New Deacons
February 3, 2011This Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass and the Rite of Ordination that will consecrate 16 new permanent deacons into service for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama will concelebrate the Mass. The diaconate class of 2011 comes from varied […]
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My Very Own Seaside Heaven
February 3, 2011A friend wrote to ask me what I thought heaven was like. Well, I’ve never been there, of course, but I think each of us cherishes a special image. St. Paul tells us, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither has it entered into the heart of man, what things God has prepared for […]
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Priest Assignment
February 3, 2011Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignment. Father Richard Wise, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Blairsville, will also serve on the Archdiocesan Priests’ Retirement Committee for a three-year term beginning Jan. 27.
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What I Have Seen And Heard
February 3, 2011Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta brings compassion and hope to the lives of countless thousands of people in North Georgia every year. This agency is our local branch of an organization that has been identified with the charitable mission of the Catholic Church in the United States for more than 100 years. All […]
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Lo Que He Visto Y He Oído
February 3, 2011La agencia Caridades Católicas (Catholic Charities) de la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta brinda compasión y esperanza en la vida de cientos de miles de personas del norte de Georgia cada año. Esta agencia es la rama local de una organización que ha sido identificada como la misión caritativa de la Iglesia Católica en los Estados Unidos […]
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Decree Elevating The Status Of The Mission Church Of Saint Catherine Labouré In The Municipality Of Jefferson, Georgia, To The Status Of A Parish
February 3, 2011Whereas the People of God of Jefferson and its environs have been served by the Mission of Saint Catherine Labouré and whereas the Catholic population of the area has increased, has shown its ability to sustain a Parish with its own ministries and activities in support of liturgy and spiritual formation, education and sacramental preparation, […]
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Deacon Ministers Where He Least Expected To Be
February 3, 2011When Lilburn resident Bob Hauert was asked to find a ministry in which to serve as part of his diaconate formation for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, he knew right away he did not want to work in hospice care. “I will do anything but hospice,” he told himself. But just a few years later, now […]
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Local Catholic Schools Resilient, Superintendent Says
February 3, 2011Each year the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops jointly sponsor Catholic Schools Week to draw attention to the schools’ contributions. This year’s observance, Jan. 30-Feb. 5, has as its theme “Catholic Schools: A+ for America.” Schools around the Archdiocese of Atlanta typically celebrate the week with Masses, open houses […]
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Men Who Teach Early Grades Are Rare Role Models
February 3, 2011As Todd Oldham’s class tackles a math test on fractions, one of the youngsters raises his hand. The two talk quietly. “It looks like you are off to a fine start, my friend,” said the teacher before moving to another raised hand. “Genius,” he said, knocking his knuckles against a desk for emphasis. He walked […]