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Catholic Schools Sweep At State Cross Country Finals
November 20, 2008The boys and girls cross country teams of Our Lady of Mercy High School won the Class A state championship at Carrollton High School, Nov. 8. For the boys it was their third consecutive state title. The girls won their first title after finishing in the top three for the last four years. Mercy’s boys […]
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At Assembly, Bishops Focus On Life, Economy
November 20, 2008Fears about laws and changes in regulations on abortion that might advance under a new Democratic-run Congress and White House are the central focus of a statement approved by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Nov. 12 during its annual fall meeting. The majority of the 830-word, untitled statement focuses on concerns about the possible […] Full Story
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What I Have Seen and Heard (November 13, 2008)
November 13, 2008This past Saturday, I celebrated Mass and had a breakfast session with a group of folks at Transfiguration Parish in Marietta who have established a Society of the Holy Name assembly. The name Holy Name Society is a venerable title that probably strikes a chord in the memory of many adult Catholics. The Holy Name […]
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‘You’re A Good Person’ And Other Confession Excuses
November 13, 2008Here I am, sitting outside the confessional, and I feel like I am 8 years old again. For some reason, my heart is flopping around wildly and my hands are sweaty. And every so often, I hear a voice in my head yelling: “Run home! You don’t need this! You’re a good person!” Ha! I […]
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Pope Assures New U.S. President Of His Prayers
November 13, 2008Pope Benedict XVI sent a personal message to President-elect Barack Obama Nov. 5, congratulating him and offering his prayers for Obama and for all the people of the United States. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, said that because the message was addressed personally to Obama the Vatican did not plan to publish the full […]
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Seeking Family Photos With Archbishop
November 13, 2008In preparation for Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory’s upcoming 25th anniversary as a bishop, The Georgia Bulletin is planning a slideshow of photographs sent in by readers. To create the show, we are requesting those special photos of family members posing with Archbishop Gregory at various events around the archdiocese over the past five years. In […]
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Art Chosen To Inspire Prayer At New St. Lawrence Church
November 13, 2008Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory banged on the locked church doors with his hooked crosier, symbolically reopening the refurbished St. Lawrence Church. Waves of parishioners followed him in as members of the Gwinnett County parish celebrated the end of the 15-month project on Oct. 29. “It’s home,” said Jan Miller, a parishioner for three years. An […] Full Story
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Hispanic Ministry Head Aims For Service, Collaboration
November 13, 2008The new leader of the Hispanic Ministry Office wants to build closer relationships between the Spanish-speaking community, parishes and other archdiocesan offices. Jairo Martinez, 54, took over as director this summer after serving as the administrator in the office for the past five years. Father Jose Duvan Gonzalez, the previous director, took another assignment in […]
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Students, Alumni Dedicate Plaza To Beloved Chaplain
November 13, 2008Nearly 200 students and alumni of the Georgia Institute of Technology came together on Saturday, Oct. 25, to dedicate the Catholic Center plaza to the Catholic student center’s former spiritual guide, Franciscan Father Mario Di Lella. Father Tim Hepburn, who took over for Father Mario after he retired earlier this year at the age of […]
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Brazilian Community Celebrates Marian Feast With Joy
November 13, 2008Waving blue and white fabrics high above their heads in homage to the Blessed Virgin Mary, nearly 400 Brazilians clapped and sang in Portuguese, marking the beginning of the feast day Mass of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil. The Mass was a gathering of the growing Brazilian community in metro Atlanta, […]