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Priest Assignments
November 6, 2008Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Father Rafael Carballo has been assigned as administrator of St. Brendan the Navigator Church, Cumming, effective Oct. 21. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Marist Father Ted Keating, provincial of the Society of Mary, and appointed Father John M. Walls, SM, as […]
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Msgr. Thomas Kenny Dies
November 6, 2008The Archdiocese of Atlanta and its Cathedral parish of Christ the King lost a beloved priest Oct. 30 when Msgr. Thomas A. Kenny died in his home at the age of 69. A native of County Sligo, Ireland, who studied at All Hallows College seminary in Dublin, Msgr. Kenny had served in the archdiocese for […]
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New Cemetery Offers Eco-Friendly Option
November 6, 2008Jack Jameson was the kind of guy who when a bum knee hobbled him took to lying down in the dirt to work in his beloved flower garden. When the 81-year-old father of five died in his sleep, his family buried him where butterflies dance from flower to flower and the hum of crickets fills […]
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Anniversary Mass Celebrates Enduring Marriages
November 6, 2008Grasping each other’s hands and looking into the eyes they have known for so long, more than 120 jubilee couples renewed their wedding vows during a Mass at St. Brigid Church on Saturday, Oct. 25. Sponsored by the archdiocesan Family Life Office, the annual anniversary Mass brings together families and friends to witness something that […]
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Shared Stories Paint Portrait Of Couple’s Long Marriage
November 6, 2008They met in grade school in small town Connecticut and started to date after World War II. After John popped the question, he wanted to move the wedding date up, despite his mother’s concerns. Marion was 20 and he was two days shy of 21 when they married. They survived the 1958 flood that swept […]
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Affecting Movie Depicts Holocaust Through Child’s Eyes
November 6, 2008Thought-provoking and moving, “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” tells the tragic tale of two boys swept up in forces they do not understand during World War II. The film explores the easy spread of hatred and racism and the horrifying consequences for the innocent victims of war. Although the film is based upon a […]
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Marist, St. Pius X Finish As State Volleyball Runners-up
November 6, 2008In the Oct. 30 state volleyball semifinals that pitted Marist School against Sprayberry High School, Marietta, and St. Pius X High School against Creekview High School, Canton, both Marist and St. Pius were victorious. Marist defeated Sprayberry 3-1, winning the first game 25-11. Sprayberry won the second game 25-14, and Marist won the next two […]
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Pinecrest Defeats Rival Holy Spirit Prep
November 6, 2008It might have been Halloween night, but Pinecrest Academy was not scared to face Holy Spirit Preparatory on the road and was treated to a 42-25 victory, Oct. 31. Holy Spirit scored first to make it 7-0, but Pinecrest came back with two touchdowns of its own to go up 14-7. Pinecrest led at halftime 21-13. […]
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Archbishop Addresses Marist Class
November 6, 2008Archbishop Gregory spoke to students in Marist Father Joel Konzen’s leadership seminar on Oct. 21, answering their questions about his role models, leadership qualities and opinions on the upcoming election. “The primary issue has to be the respect for life,” he said in regard to voting. During the class, he recalled growing up during the […]
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Marietta Parish Celebrates 31 Years With Mass, Awards
November 6, 2008Transfiguration Church began its 31st anniversary celebration Saturday, Sept. 27, with 5 p.m. Mass. After the liturgy, more than 200 guests attended the Blue & Silver Ball, and pastor Msgr. Pat Bishop presented the annual parish awards followed by a champagne toast, anniversary cake and a gathering around the chocolate fountains. Among those receiving awards […]