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Bishops conference issues guidelines on social media
July 12, 2010Social media are the fastest growing form of communication in the United States, especially among youth and young adults. Our Church cannot ignore it, but at the same time we must engage social media in a manner that is safe, responsible, and civil. —Social Media Guidelines – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Church leaders […]
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Pope calls for less “Vatican-centric,” more socially conscious church
July 8, 2010VATICAN CITY (CNS)—In his latest wide-ranging interview, Pope Francis said that he aimed to make the Catholic Church less “Vatican-centric” and closer to the “people of God,” as well as more socially conscious and open to modern culture. He also revealed that he briefly considered turning down the papacy in the moments following his election […]
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Sudanese Bishops Seek Help From Local Community
July 8, 2010Sitting in colorful plastic seats on an indoor basketball court were members of the Lost Boys, the group who, as youngsters, walked for hundreds of miles to escape war, minefields and violence that destroyed their Sudanese villages. Now, they are entering their 30s. They’ve landed jobs and made lives for themselves here. Among them were […]
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The Spirit Of ’76: Life, Liberty, Pursuit Of Happiness
July 8, 2010As we approach the Fourth of July, Independence Day, Americans cannot help but be thankful for the rich blessings that God has bestowed on the United States of America since that day in 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. That great document based the people’s right to alter or abolish a […]
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Juanita Altschuler To Share Faith Story At Magnificat
July 8, 2010The upcoming Magnificat breakfast will feature speaker Juanita Altschuler, who will share her faith story of the joy and support she has received from God as a wife, mother and witness to the Catholic faith through marriage. The breakfast will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A member of St. […]
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‘We Will Do Anything To Get To Jesus’
July 8, 2010Talk about a spiritual shot in the arm! Whenever we visit our friends in Greenville, S.C., we go to Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The sanctuary is stunningly beautiful, and the Mass is celebrated in a picture-perfect way. There is the stirring scent of incense, plus what sounds like angels singing in the choir loft. […]
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Archbishop Comments On Dali Paintings For Exhibit
July 8, 2010A painter. A sculptor. A photographer. A jeweler. Embraced by the public, but once dismissed by art critics. The interpretation of the work of the late Spanish Catholic artist continues to evolve, much as his paintings challenged people to look at the world anew. The High Museum of Art hosts a major exhibit, “Salvador Dali: […]
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Notable
July 8, 2010Sacred Heart Social Hall at Christ Our King and Savior Church, Greensboro, had a special look on June 22. The room was a sea of pink and purple with tables decorated with flowers in hand-painted pink and purple vases. The special colors were part of a special event for a family that was embraced by […]
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Lilburn Parishioners Rejoice In New Church
July 8, 2010As the sun prepared to set on a warm summer evening June 24, hundreds of parishioners of St. John Neumann Church gathered outside awaiting the beginning of the Mass to dedicate their new church. The opening song, “All Are Welcome,” seemed appropriate for the celebration as representatives from several countries and cultures were present for […]
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‘A Fine And Generous Parish Priest’ Remembered
July 8, 2010In 1966 Mike Stephens was a young boy when his father died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack. At this terrible time, the parish priest at St. Philip Benizi Church in Jonesboro stepped forward and helped Mike’s mother and the family of six children, ranging from high school to preschool, manage. In 2000 a Sri […]