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Contract Settled, Hospital’s Technology Gets Interest
August 20, 2009Not only has Saint Joseph’s Hospital come away from recent negotiations with UnitedHealthcare of Georgia with a suitable contract, but the exchange has spurred a growing interest in and appreciation for the hospital’s use of state-of-the-art, minimally invasive robotics. The up-to-the-wire negotiations resulted in a new contract between Saint Joseph’s Hospital and UnitedHealthcare of Georgia […]
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Archdiocesan Schools Get ‘A+’ In Key Practices
August 20, 2009Experts in Catholic education, following a several-year study, have concluded that the Archdiocese of Atlanta is implementing “best practices” in the operation of its Catholic schools. Cited in the report are the strong and effective leadership of Catholic schools under Atlanta’s current and previous archbishop and its superintendent of Catholic schools, the active support of […]
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New Planning Council Established
August 20, 2009The final meeting of the Archdiocesan Planning Committee included an announcement that an Archdiocesan Planning Council has been formed. Pat Chivers, communications director of the archdiocese, said the Planning Council will meet quarterly to review progress made toward the goals that were recommended by the Planning Committee and approved by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory for […]
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Guardsman, Killed In Afghanistan, Mourned In Dalton
August 20, 2009Family, friends and soldiers remembered Sgt. Raymundo (Ray) Morales as he was laid to rest at St. Joseph Church in Dalton with military honors. Uniformed members of the Georgia National Guard carried his flag-draped coffin, a motorcycle honor guard of Patriot Rider Guards kept watch, and a flyover by Black Hawk helicopters in a “missing […]
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Larger Chapel Will Serve Atlanta Airport Travelers
August 20, 2009The new Interfaith Airport Chapel at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a refuge for anxious travelers and workers looking for some quiet time of reflection. The chapel, which opened in July, is double the size of its predecessor and includes a new library and additional room for chaplains to talk with people. Archbishop Wilton D. […]
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Atlanta Meeting A ‘Reunion’ For African Clergy, Sisters
August 20, 2009More than 100 African priests and nuns gathered here for three days to celebrate their heritage and reconnect. Speakers at the 10th annual convention of the African Conference of Catholic Clergy & Religious in the United States offered insights on leadership for the African natives serving as missionaries in the United States. The meeting, held […]
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Gala Invites All To Assist Atlanta St. Vincent De Paul
August 20, 2009On Saturday, Sept. 12, members of the Atlanta Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will celebrate over 100 years of service with the organization’s third annual “Evening for Hope,” a formal gala held to benefit the services and programs of the organization. Originally founded in France in 1833, the Society of St. […]
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Patrick Madrid To Speak At St. Brigid
August 20, 2009Patrick Madrid, renowned author, speaker and TV personality, will present a series of talks on Saturday, Sept 12, in Corbett Hall at St. Brigid Church. Madrid will present his “Surprised by Truth” series, which includes four talks addressing the issues Catholics face today. The series contains “Answers to Lies Society Tells You,” a fast-paced look […]
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Workshop To Educate On Faith, Public Policy
August 20, 2009Catholics are encouraged to put their faith into action as they learn about promoting human dignity in laws and the public square. The Georgia Catholic Conference is hosting a three-hour workshop on Saturday, Sept. 19, to explore the church’s social teaching, the document “Faithful Citizenship” and current issues. There will be small group discussions and […]
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Holy Spirit Lecture Series Tackles Healthcare Reform
August 20, 2009On Thursday, Sept. 17, Holy Spirit Preparatory School’s College Lecture series resumes with “The Future of Catholic Healthcare in America,” a town hall-style presentation discussing how legislation could change the nature of Catholic hospitals and impact the cost, quality and services provided. The lecturer will be Dr. Nicolas A.F. Chronos, president and chief executive officer […]