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The Shocking Truth About St. Francis
September 30, 2010There he stands, placid and peaceful, cradling a stone rabbit in his arms. The statue of St. Francis is a silent guardian in many a well-trimmed yard, serene and safe among the roses and ivy. But many who cherish such heartwarming statues are non-Christians, even atheists. They know a little about Francis and the animals, […]
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Guadalupe Feast To Be Celebrated Dec. 11
September 30, 2010Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced that the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated in the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 11, this year. In a letter to priests and deacons, he noted that this celebration is of “great importance” to Catholics in the archdiocese. However, this year the traditional […]
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What I Have Seen And Heard
September 30, 2010Our Lady of LaSalette is one of two Church-endorsed Marian devotions that were begun in France during the middle of the 19th century. Along with Lourdes, the images of the Blessed Virgin from these apparitions have journeyed throughout the world. They are well recognized among millions of people. The message of hope that Mary left […]
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Priest Assignments
September 30, 2010Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignment. Msgr. Terry W. Young, who is retired, has been assigned as parochial vicar at St. James the Apostle Church, McDonough, for canonical status, effective Sept. 16. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father Augustine Tharappel, regional superior of the Missionaries of St. […]
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Catholics Come Home Campaign Kicks Off
September 30, 2010“An extraordinary undertaking” is how Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory describes Catholics Come Home Georgia, a program of evangelization to welcome people to the Catholic Church. The program will kick off in December with a statewide media campaign and a plethora of parishioners ready to welcome home inactive Catholics and non-Catholics to their church communities. Archbishop […]
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Mass For Lt. Scott Fleming Oct. 9 At Blessed Trinity
September 30, 2010Marine Corps 1st Lt. Scott J. Fleming was killed in Afghanistan Sept. 17 at the age of 24. Lt. Fleming, of Marietta, was a 2004 graduate of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell and a 2008 graduate of LaGrange College. Commissioned in the Marine Corps in August 2008, he was based out of Marine Corps […]
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High Schools Reflect On First Hard-Working Decade
September 30, 2010As Blessed Trinity and Our Lady of Mercy high schools begin a new school year in the fall of 2010, they are also reflecting on the 10 years of growth that brought each of the schools to where they are today. Both established in 2000 as a result of the “Building the Church of Tomorrow” […]
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Notable
September 30, 2010Close to 50 Brazilian Catholic ministry leaders from around the East Coast gathered at Norcross’ Simpsonwood Conference Center Sept. 20 to 23 to share ideas about bridging cultural gaps. The 10th meeting of the National Encounter of Brazilian Ministry focused on integrating Brazilian immigrants into the American church, instead of having immigrants move toward a […]
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Giant Puppets, Medieval Music Come To Life At CTK
September 30, 2010The Cathedral Choir of the Cathedral of Christ the King and Camerata Theatre, best known for “The Play of Herod,” will join forces to present “Pilgrim Trail: Miracle Songs from Medieval Spain,” directed by Kevin Culver and staged by Kelly Morris. Performances on Friday, Oct. 15, and Saturday, Oct. 16, will begin at 8:30 p.m. […]
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Marist, Pius, Mercy Post Gridiron Victories
September 30, 2010Marist School cruised to its third consecutive victory with a 39-13 win over Carver Atlanta High School Sept. 24. Marist scored 32 of its 39 points in the first half; consequently, they did not have to rely solely on the foot of their kicker Austin Hardin. In the Sept. 17 game against Southwest DeKalb, Hardin […]