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What I Have Seen And Heard (November 11, 2010)
November 11, 2010I enjoy visiting the parishes of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and having the occasion to encounter our people personally. Even those casual conversations that sometimes take place under unexpected circumstances often give me much food for thought and prayer. After a confirmation ceremony the other day, a gentleman stopped me during the reception and asked […]
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Priest Assignment
November 11, 2010Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father John L. Connor, territorial director of the Legionaries of Christ, and has assigned Father Martin Connor, LC, to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective Nov. 2. Father Connor will offer retreats, celebrate Mass, hear confessions […]
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A Catholic Ghost Story
November 11, 2010When a relative mentioned seeing her daughter three times in her home recently, I figured she was overwrought and upset, and just imagining things. You see, the daughter died a few months ago. But instead of passing judgment on the mother by saying something like, “Oh, your eyes are surely deceiving you,” the situation prompted […]
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An Extraordinary Witness
November 11, 2010The following column was written when the seminarian was serving at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta this past summer. It is reprinted with permission from Catholic News Agency. This summer one of my regular duties is to visit the hospital down the street from the Cathedral of Christ the King. I have […]
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Atlantan Among 30 Ordained Deacons In Rome
November 11, 2010An Atlanta archdiocesan seminarian was among 30 men of the Pontifical North American College recently ordained to the transitional diaconate. Rev. Mr. Joshua T. Allen will continue his studies in Rome until next summer when he is scheduled to be ordained a priest. “What I am most thankful for is a spirit of recollection during […]
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Father Martin Kopchik, MSFS, Dies
November 11, 2010Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales Father Martin Kopchik, director of the Fransalians Spirituality Center, died Nov. 6. He was 61. The funeral vigil for Father Kopchik is to be on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 6-9 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church, 319 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville. Evening prayer and a rosary will be prayed for the […]
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Longtime Atlanta Deacon Gary Womack Dies
November 11, 2010Deacon Gary Womack was among the early pioneers to serve as a permanent deacon in the Atlanta Archdiocese. Ordained in 1987, he was among 51 men ordained in only the fourth class to serve the Catholics in North Georgia. “He just had a servant’s heart,” is how his fellow deacon and St. John Neumann Church […]
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Area Catholic Schools Run In State Competition
November 11, 2010In its first year of Class A, Georgia High School Association cross country competition, Pinecrest Academy team had a third-place finish in the region meet at Wesleyan High School, Norcross, before heading to state. Freshman Jessica Zalzman captured the region title 30 seconds ahead of the next runner. During the state meet in Carrollton, Pinecrest […]
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Marist, St. Pius Head To State Football Playoffs
November 11, 2010Blessed Trinity High School lost its Nov. 5 regional playoff game on the road to Greater Atlanta Christian 24-19. Sophomore quarterback Spencer McManes had 16 carries for 126 yards and 3 touchdowns. Merrik Metcalf led the defense with 21 tackles in the five-point loss. Blessed Trinity finishes the 2010 season at 6-4. Marist School, Atlanta, […]
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Two Cheerleading Squads Advance To State Finals
November 11, 2010St. Pius X High School captured first place in the Nov. 6 region cheerleading championship at Starr’s Mill High School. Describing St. Pius’ routine, head coach Alison Bruckert said, “Our routine has a high level of difficulty, incorporating group stunts, pyramids, one-man stunts, tumbling, and basket tosses.” The girls also included jumps, a cheer and […]