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Pope Tells Young To Share Their Faith With World
September 1, 2011Pope Benedict XVI saw that 1.4 million young people could be buffeted by gusty winds and drenched by a driving rain and still fall silently to their knees to adore the Eucharist. At the final Mass closing World Youth Day Aug. 21 in Madrid, the pope challenged the Catholic pilgrims to take that faith, make […]
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What I Have Seen And Heard (Sept. 1, 2011)
September 1, 2011A rather unexpected set of circumstances has provided the impetus for the topic of this column. Last week, Russ Spencer from FOX 5 News invited me to comment on the widespread and obviously increasing level of anxiety that many people are feeling in the wake of the various natural and economic disasters that are now […]
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Ricky Turner Honored
September 1, 2011Blessed Trinity High School honored its athletic director and former head football coach, Ricky Turner, during halftime of the school’s Aug. 19 varsity football game against Buford High School. Turner received an honorary diploma in recognition of his service to the school and its athletic program since the school’s founding in 2000. He is the […]
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What The Squirrels Taught Me About God
September 1, 2011A writer never lacks for diversions. There’s the lure of online shopping, email and, of course, checking Facebook. But for me, the most tempting diversions of all come from nature. You see, my computer faces a window with a hummingbird feeder attached to it. And for the past few months, my daily companions have been […]
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Deacon Pat O’Connor Dies
September 1, 2011Deacon Duane Patrick “Pat” O’Connor Sr., of Acworth, passed away Aug. 16. He was 82. A native of Emporia, Kan., Deacon O’Connor served as a permanent deacon at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw for over 20 years. He was ordained on June 24, 1989, as part of a large class of men ordained […]
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Marist Father Schmuhl Remembered For Priestly Joy
September 1, 2011Father Lawrence R. (Larry) Schmuhl, a longtime presence on the campus of Marist School and at parishes around the Atlanta Archdiocese, died Aug. 22. He was 90. A priest for 64 years, the Chicago native was a member of the Marist Fathers and Brothers religious community. Since 1968, Father Schmuhl served in Atlanta, except for […]
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Viaje Jornada Mundial De La Juventud
September 1, 2011Por primera vez tuve la oportunidad de participar en una Jornada Mundial de la Juventud, esta vez celebrada en Madrid, España. No fui preparado o predispuesto para lo que es participar en un evento como estos, solo esperava vivirlo. Que viví? Que encontré? Que disfrute? El llegar a Madrid y estar en esta ciudad […]
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Bishop Zarama Writes On World Youth Day Trip
September 1, 2011For the first time, I had the opportunity to attend World Youth Day, which was celebrated in Madrid, Spain. I was not prepared to actually participate in an event like this—I only expected to experience it. What did I experience? What did I find? What did I enjoy? Arriving in Madrid and being in such […]
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World Youth Day Crowd ‘Mad For Christ’
September 1, 2011Travelers to World Youth Day slept on couches when hotels ignored their reservations, were soaked by a violent rainstorm and faced long lines to see cultural landmarks. But the amazing thing is these pilgrims from metro Atlanta treasure their experience and are anxious to attend the next World Youth Day in Brazil. Grace Lee, who […]
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Priest Assignments
September 1, 2011Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Father Kevin J. Hargaden has been assigned as pastor of St. Matthew Church, Tyrone, effective Sept. 1. Father Bryan Small has been assigned as pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, effective Sept. 1.