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Many In Archdiocese Active In Haiti Disaster
January 21, 2010The latest situation report from Catholic Relief Services describes the state of emergency in the island nation of Haiti following a catastrophic earthquake Jan. 12, including mob attacks on aid workers following the earthquake, information about evacuations out of the capital city of Port-au-Prince, news on partnerships with Caritas, food distribution, movement of goods and […]
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St. Michael Youth Is National Cross Country Champ
January 7, 2010After a one-hour delay and 17 inches of snow on the ground, Ty (Raymond) McCormack completed the 5-kilometer course in 16:07 to take the gold medal at the 2009 USA Track and Field (USATF) Junior Olympics National Cross Country Championships in Reno, Nev., Dec. 12, becoming the USATF Region 3 Young Men’s Champion. McCormack said, […] Full Story
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What If Jesus Knocked On The Door?
January 7, 2010It’s the brightness that astonishes me as I step across the threshold. Outside it’s a gray and chilly day, but inside generous ribbons of light cascade through the big windows creating a cheerful effect. I peek into the chapel, where I see sisters kneeling in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, and then venture down a […]
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So, what’s a wall breaking anyway?
January 7, 2010The wall never had a chance. With a blue X taped to it and with a barrage of sledgehammers, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory took their turns against the wall. See for yourself. The unusual groundbreaking on Monday, Sept. 9, marked the beginning for renovations at 680 W. Peachtree Street, the […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard for January 7, 2010
January 7, 2010“Notable passings in 2009” is the general category that nearly all media outlets use when cataloging their retrospectives on the deaths of the rich, powerful and famous people who have passed away during the previous year. When I typically check through the names of those that are to be found on those types of lists, […]
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Taking A Part In Saving The World
January 7, 2010I like handwriting my essays, and then, when the time is right, I shift a bit in my chair and start to type out the words on the computer. I use a pad of paper, which I balance on my lap, and as I am writing I occasionally look up at the computer screen. I […]
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Black Catholic Ministry To Host MLK Celebration
January 7, 2010The Atlanta Archdiocesan Office for Black Catholic Ministry is planning a weekend celebration from Friday, Jan. 15, through Sunday, Jan. 17, to honor and celebrate the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. whose national holiday is officially recognized on Jan. 18 this year. The theme of this year’s celebration is “In […]
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Annual Mass For Unborn To Be Held Jan. 22
January 7, 2010The Respect Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is sponsoring the annual Mass for the Unborn on Friday, Jan. 22, at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. All are invited to the day’s events, which include Mass at 10 a.m., preceded by a Rosary for Life at 9:30 a.m. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will […]
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St. Pius’ Annual Dads Event Marks 19 Years
January 7, 2010Msgr. Richard Lopez is too modest to acknowledge it but he is somewhat of an institution at St. Pius X High School, Atlanta. That’s partially because of his annual Dad’s Morning of Recollection, an event that enables fathers to come together to discuss fatherhood, work and faith. All fathers, whether or not members of the […]
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Pope to youth: Go against culture; share your joy, hope
January 7, 2010VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Fight off a drug- and alcohol-pushing culture and other hazardous trends sweeping across today’s world, Pope Francis told young people. “In life, there will always be people who will make you offers to slow or impede you on your way. Please, go against the current. Be courageous,” he said. He also asked for […]