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Ministry Starts For Those Suffering Infant Loss
September 1, 2011The Archdiocese of Atlanta has announced that a new ministry will begin for families who have experienced the loss of a child from miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. The ministry will be called Embrace. In a statement announcing this ministry, the archdiocese said the mission is to surround families who have experienced this loss with […]
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Sept. 11 Memorials Planned In Archdiocese – Updated x3
September 1, 2011The Cathedral of Christ the King will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, at the noon Mass on Sunday, Sept. 11. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will preside at the Mass and Cathedral pastor Father Frank McNamee will concelebrate the Mass. The public is invited. A remembrance ceremony will be held before the liturgy […]
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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 […] Full Story
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What I Have Seen And Heard (September 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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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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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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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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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 […] Full Story
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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.