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Called To A Deeper Conversion: Father Timothy J. Gallagher
July 2, 2009As Father Tim Gallagher prepared himself in the days prior to his ordination, he felt a slew of emotions wash over him. He knew that when the day came on Saturday, June 27, there would be a feeling of relief as years of study, patience and prayer came to fruition. But he was experiencing “a […]
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Call Persisted During Career, Parish Service: Father William T. Hao
July 2, 2009Here was Father Bill Hao’s could-not-fail plan several years ago: Find a nice Catholic lady by attending a discernment group of men and women at Emory University. He laughs about the idea now. “The funny thing is God has a sense of humor. It wasn’t my purpose that eventually happened, but his,” said Father Hao, […]
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Missionary Dream Realized In Atlanta: Father Salomón Garcia Cortés
July 2, 2009Father Salomón Garcia Cortés was drawn to his first seminary in Mexico in part because it specialized in training men to be missionary priests. “You had to go out. That meant you are going to meet a lot of people from different cultures,” he said. That prospect seemed exciting to the 20-year-old he was as […]
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Drawn To God Through Eucharist: Father Omar Loggiodice
July 2, 2009Father Omar Loggiodice remembers seeing a small, wooden tabernacle as a young man, and before he could fully understand the miracle of the Eucharist, he sensed God’s presence in that small resting place in the church sanctuary. “Why is he in that little box?” he asked himself on several occasions growing up. Now at ordination, […]
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Campers Get Choice Seats At Braves Game
July 2, 2009Campers attending Catholic Charities’ summer program spent a day with the Atlanta Braves June 11. Each child received a complimentary ticket to a Braves game, a team cap and “Gonzo’s G-Unit” T-shirt. Braves pitcher Mike Gonzalez is the inspiration behind Gonzo’s G-Unit. Courtney Gay, the team’s community affairs manager, arranged the visit for more than […]
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Three Catholic High Schools Awarded Directors Cup
July 2, 2009For the first time in the history of the Dodge Directors Cup, Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, and Atlanta’s Marist School and St. Pius X High School have been awarded the trophy in the same year. The Directors Cup recognizes “those athletic departments in all Georgia High School Association classifications who have excelled and shown […]
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Theology On Tap Flows Throughout Summer
July 2, 2009The summer speaker series Theology on Tap is underway and open to young adults, ages 18-40, of all denominations and various walks of life. Sessions consist of well-known inspirational speakers and an open forum, with a twist: All sessions are held at local bars and restaurants. The purpose of the sessions is to develop an […]
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David Haas, Kevin Johnson Among Symposium Speakers
July 2, 2009The 2009 Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Saturday symposium consists of Mass, workshop sessions given by nationally known speakers, and sung vespers. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will give this year’s keynote address. The symposium is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta […]
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Aggie Neck, Servant House Director, Gives Magnificat Talk
July 2, 2009Nationally known speaker and teacher Aggie Neck will address women at the August Magnificat breakfast to be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Killian Hall. A gifted leader, she directs Servant House, a Catholic charismatic house of prayer in Marksville, La., that focuses on spiritual direction, inner healing, prayer for healing and outreach. Servant House […]
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Sister Linda Valasik Marks Golden Jubilee
July 2, 2009On Saturday, May 16, Sister Linda Valasik, a golden jubilarian, gathered with Sisters of the Humility of Mary of Villa Maria, Pa., associates, family and friends, for a liturgy of thanksgiving with other honored sisters celebrating their jubilees of religious profession. The liturgy was celebrated in Magnificat Chapel at Villa Maria Community Center. A reception […]