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Institute on Children, Christian Initiation To Be Held
August 7, 2008The Archdiocese of Atlanta and the North American Forum on the Catechumenate are co-sponsoring a two-day institute, “Children and Christian Initiation,” for all people who work in the Christian initiation ministry at the parish level. The Institute will be offered Oct. 10-11 at Holy Trinity Church. Teams involved in the Rite of Christian Initiation for […]
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AACCW To Host 52nd Annual Convention Sept. 5-7
August 7, 2008The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will host its 52nd annual convention on Friday, Sept. 5, to Sunday, Sept 7. The event, which invites and welcomes all women of the archdiocese, will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest Hotel. Women from parishes all over the Archdiocese of Atlanta will gather for three days […]
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Youth Of The World Unforgettable For Atlantans
August 7, 2008The chance of a lifetime to see and hear Pope Benedict XVI left a lasting impression on those who traveled from Atlanta to Sydney, Australia, for World Youth Day 2008. Their faith was strengthened as they celebrated Catholicism in dramatic witness with hundreds of thousands of other young people from nearly 170 countries. “Meeting other […]
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Making Friends, Being Proud Of What You Believe
July 17, 2008Only a few of the friends I grew up with were raised Catholic. The rest came from Protestant denominations and a few were Jewish. Some weren’t raised in a faith at all. Lunchtime conversations could get pretty crazy when we were feeling a little theological. We wanted to know everything. My Jewish friends would ask […]
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Tough Times Require Trust
July 17, 2008The secret of Christian spirituality is found in one’s ability to believe in God’s goodness, responding to it with trust. Trust is a gift, and God is known to be most generous with his sacred gifts in times of turmoil. Attaining the gift of trust is highly possible for the ordinary person. The theological foundation […]
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Lesson From A Little Child And An Old Stuffed Dog
July 17, 2008There are very few things left from my childhood. No favorite books, no trinkets, no furniture. Just an old stuffed Pluto dog named Poppa. When he was brand new, Poppa had silky golden fur and flashing black eyes, but today he is completely bald and he bears the scars of many childhood skirmishes with my […]
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Justice For All: Thoughts For July 4th
July 17, 2008Dear brothers and sisters: I am glad to be with you on this July 4th weekend. American people everywhere have been celebrating Independence Day to mark the anniversary of our beginnings. July 4th is like September 16th in Mexico, when everyone celebrates their national history and tradition. National holidays are the occasion to recognize what […]
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Couples Celebrating 50th, 60th Anniversary In 2008
July 17, 2008Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory would like to honor couples married in 1958 and 1948 with an invitation to a Golden/Diamond Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, Oct. 25, at noon at St. Brigid Church, Alpharetta. A catered reception will follow for the celebratory couples and their families. Tickets are required for this special occasion. Please contact […]
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North Georgia Young Adults, Youth Trek To Sydney
July 17, 2008Youth, young adults, priests and chaperones from North Georgia are among the 15,000 people who traveled from the United States to World Youth Day, the international event convened by Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney, Australia, July 15-20. According to organizers, the U.S. contingent was the largest delegation representing any country outside of Australia. Also 50 […]
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Dames, Knights Of Malta Accompany Sick To Lourdes
July 17, 2008They came practically out of nowhere, entering the lives of three individuals during their time of need. The caped women and men—Dames and Knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta—took up the call to be their “brother’s keeper.” “To be honest, I didn’t know a thing about the order,” admitted Stacey Persichetti, a young […]