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Hundreds Celebrate Life Of Fransalian Father Kopchik
November 25, 2010The vibrant and faithful life of the late Fransalian Father Martin J. Kopchik was remembered at a funeral celebration of the Eucharist on Nov. 12 at St. Jude Church. Auxiliary Bishop Luis Zarama presided at the Mass. Nearly 50 diocesan and Fransalian priests were in attendance as well as hundreds of lay people, including family […]
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Father Poloche Begins Service As Judicial Vicar
November 25, 2010The new judicial vicar for the Atlanta Archdiocese hopes to show people how his office isn’t focused simply on legal work but is part of the “healing process” for the faithful, especially when confronting failed marriages. Father Pedro Poloche was appointed to the position Nov. 1. He succeeds Atlanta Auxiliary Bishop Luis Zarama as head […]
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Event Gathers People Seeking To End Death Penalty
November 25, 2010Debbie Biesack has stood among marchers at the Jan. 22 pro-life rally in Raleigh, N.C., and held a banner calling for a consistent protection of life. And she notices people shy away. “People are afraid to be associated with us,” says the 46-year-old Catholic substitute teacher and veteran of the January marches that mark the […]
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Parents In Open Adoption Are Grateful
November 25, 2010Evelyn sat on her mom’s lap, with a toothless grin on her face. A little spit up came out, and her new dad, Virin, jumped to get a burp cloth to clean the mess. Evelyn arrived in August, and the Vedders are getting used to the early feedings and the late nights once again. “I’m […]
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‘With The Blessings Of Fruitful Fields And Healthful Skies’
November 23, 2010Saint Michael the Archangel Church, Woodstock, Thanksgiving, 2009. This week’s Georgia Bulletin hits the streets as many families are gathering together to celebrate Thanksgiving. In this issue, we turn our attention to Catholics who find themselves with much to be thankful for: from an adoptive family to a living donor who gave a kidney to […]
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A community honors Our Lady of Divine Providence
November 19, 2010On Sunday, November 14, I attended the Spanish Mass at St. Philip Benizi Church, where the liturgy was devoted to the celebration of Our Lady of Divine Providence. Our Lady of Divine Providence Mass Since 1989 the Puerto Rican community at the Jonesboro parish has annually honored the Blessed Virgin, who was declared the patroness […]
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Dallas Parish, Knights Turn Store Into SVdP Center
November 11, 2010In just 39 days, with more than 1,800 hours of volunteer work, a new St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Family Support Center rose from the remains of a closed furniture store in Dallas. Now open at 651 West Memorial Drive, the thrift store offers bargains on clothing, shoes, books, furniture and housewares. […]
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After 50 Years, St. Luke Remains True To Its Roots
November 11, 2010The members of St. Luke Church recognized their presence in North Georgia at a Mass celebrating 50 years as a parish Oct. 10, while remembering the seeds of service to the local community that were planted decades ago. Officially established as a parish in 1960, St. Luke Church was originally a mission of St. Joseph […]
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Catholic Charities Atlanta Opens New Regional Office
November 11, 2010Catholic Charities Atlanta, the local arm of Catholic Charities USA that provides social services to address the needs of people in North Georgia, has opened a new Northeast Regional Office to assist those in the Gwinnett County area. The new office is located on the campus of St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn and was […]
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Revised Roman Missal: Effects Of New Translation
November 11, 2010Resources from the U.S. bishops in English and Spanish are available at www.usccb.org/romanmissal The 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 […]