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What I Have Seen and Heard (February 26, 2009)
February 26, 2009Church law does not require a bishop to have a diocesan pastoral council, but for the second time now, I have discovered the great wisdom and the blessing that such pastoral councils can provide for the diocesan bishop. Both in the Diocese of Belleville and now here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, I have been […]
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Saul Becomes An Apostle Of Jesus
February 26, 2009Paul, also known as Saul of Tarsus, had been a firebrand of faith long before he became the outspoken apostle to the Gentiles. Based on Luke’s record in Acts and from Paul’s own letters, we know he was a loyal student of Jewish Scripture and tradition. He had trained as a Pharisee under the great […]
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Mercy’s best season memorable for coach, senior son
February 26, 2009FAYETTEVILLE–A four-year tradition on the sidelines of Our Lady of Mercy’s hard court is ending. Coach Tony Caruso and his son, Rob, a team captain, wrapped up their third wining season together where the two prowled the sidelines and the basketball court. The long-time coach next year won’t have his senior son in the game. […]
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SPX Alumni Find Inspiration In Tight Job Market
February 26, 2009Sue Clontz had run a job-networking program for years with her husband at St. Brigid Church, so she knew how to encourage others to find employment. That didn’t make it any easier when she was laid off from her job. Witold Zabinski was looking for a career change, while Mary Pat Schaaf was seeking more […]
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Cathedral Offers Lenten Concerts, Suppers, Stations
February 26, 2009Throughout the ages, the Fridays of Lent have been a special time of fasting and reflection—and musicians have created some of the most extraordinary music ever written for the various observances of Lent. This year, as part of the Cathedral of Christ the King’s Lenten Suppers and Stations of the Cross series, the music department […]
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Holy Trinity Plans 100 Hours Of Prayer
February 26, 2009Holy Trinity Church is trying to reach every parishioner from the youngest to the oldest with the transforming power of the love of Jesus during the Lenten season. The parish begins 100 hours of continuous prayer on Monday, March 9. “Mighty to Save 2009” is the theme for the 100 hours. The pastor, Father Michael […] Full Story
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Hibernians To Honor Msgr. Edward Dillon
February 26, 2009The Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta will honor Msgr. Edward Dillon as “Irishman of the Year” at the annual Hibernian Ball on Friday, March 13, at the Druid Hills Golf Club, Atlanta. Pastor of Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta, Msgr. Dillon is also chaplain of the MAPES organization, a society composed of policemen who trace their […]
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26 Catholic School Teachers, Administrators Honored
February 26, 2009More than 400 educators and school administrators gathered at the Cobb Galleria Centre on Saturday, Jan. 31, for the second annual education banquet, honoring the many hard workers responsible for the effective Catholic education system in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Twenty-six teachers, academic coordinators, assistant principals and admissions directors were honored at the event, which […]
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Pinecrest Girls Pull Off Upset, Head To State Tourney
February 19, 2009The Pinecrest Academy Lady Paladins upset the top-ranked Dominion Christian Lady Knights 45-37 to win the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) AAA region one title Friday, Feb. 13. Dominion came into the game as the number one seed with a record of 27-0. Dominion had defeated Pinecrest by more than 25 points in each of […] Full Story
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What I Have Seen and Heard (February 19, 2009)
February 19, 2009As an Archbishop, I do not frequently have the opportunity to listen to homilies offered by other clerics, and that may very well be to my disadvantage since, like all of you, I too need to hear God’s Word opened for me as a member of the family of the Church. Last Saturday evening, I […]