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What I Have Seen And Heard (December 9, 2010)
December 9, 2010One of the traditions that I have established since becoming the Archbishop of Atlanta—and one that has proven to be a great source of encouragement and insight for me and I trust for those who participate in this custom—is an annual gathering of the provincial leadership of the religious communities currently serving in the Archdiocese […]
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James’ Writes From Prison: ‘I Have A Divine Purpose’
December 9, 2010I have now successfully survived AIDS for 24 years. When I first wrote to The Georgia Bulletin (Nov. 30, 2000 issue) I said that having AIDS has blessed me because it brought me closer to the Lord. But truthfully I did not always feel that way. At first I was an empty, bitter and frustrated […]
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Catholic Commercials To Hit Airwaves Soon
December 9, 2010The invitation—the one that asks all to “come home to the Catholic Church”—is coming soon to a TV near you. Catholics Come Home Georgia, the joint evangelization effort of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the Diocese of Savannah and CatholicsComeHome.org, will launch the first television ads beginning Dec. 17 and continuing through Jan. 23, 2011. The […]
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Award Winners Announced
December 3, 2010The Office of Black Catholic Ministry recently announced the winners for the January celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And here they are: A crayon drawing of a dove with its open wings hovering over people of many colors was the first place winner in the Fourth Annual Chancery’s Choice Poster Contest in honor […]
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Cathedral Choirs Sing Advent Lessons And Carols
November 25, 2010Choirs of the Cathedral of Christ the King will present the 20th annual program of “Advent Lessons and Carols: People Look East!” on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. Eight of the Cathedral’s musical ensembles, including the boy choir, girl choir, preparatory children’s choir, and several adult choirs, provide beautiful music in this program to […]
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Revised Roman Missal: New Translation And Apologetics
November 25, 2010The new English translation of the new Roman Missal will soon be the way that most English-speaking Catholics around the world celebrate the Eucharist. Changes to the liturgy in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are set to take place at the beginning of Advent 2011. Following is the fourth and final part of an interview with […]
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Priest Assignment
November 25, 2010Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Father Pedro Poloche, Father Peter J. Rau and Father James A. Schillinger have each been appointed for a five-year term to the College of Consultors of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Msgr. W. Joseph Corbett, Franciscan Father Gregory Hartmayer, Father Francis G. McNamee and […]
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Deacon Assignment
November 25, 2010Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following deacon assignment. Deacon Alfred Mitchell has been appointed as administrator of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, effective Nov. 22.
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What I Have Seen And Heard (November 25, 2010)
November 25, 2010According to a commonly held national tradition, the first Thanksgiving observance was accomplished as a multicultural feast—the newly arrived settlers and the Native Americans shared a common meal to signify their gratitude for having survived a harsh winter and in thanks for the plentiful harvest. We all enjoy believing that this first shared meal brought […]
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Running Away From Advent
November 25, 2010Lorraine! Yes, Lord? What’s that you’re busy with now? Me? Oh, I’m checking Facebook, Lord, that’s all. Didn’t you tell me the other day you thought that was a waste of time? Uh, yeah, I guess I did. What are you going to do after you check Facebook? I have a column to write, but […]