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Town Hall Meetings Set On Catholic School Surveys
October 23, 2008Earlier this year, the Catholic University of America conducted on-line surveys to assist the Archdiocese of Atlanta with a strategic plan for its Catholic schools. Consultative meetings have been scheduled in five locations throughout the archdiocese to present the results of the data that the university has been analyzing. Town hall meetings, scheduled from 7 […]
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Prison Ministry Changes Those ‘Most Marginalized’
October 23, 2008Jesus told his disciples: “‘For I was … in prison and you visited me.’” Matthew 25:36 leaves little room for confusion about Jesus’ expectations of serving the imprisoned. The Archdiocese of Atlanta is fortunate to have committed Catholics, as well as Christians from other denominations, perform this act of mercy throughout North Georgia as they […]
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Merton Scholars Mark 40 Years Since Monk’s Death
October 23, 2008One of the most important Catholic writers in the 20th century, Thomas Merton’s insights about life and God attract as much attention after his death as they did when he was alive. A conference and art exhibit focused on Merton’s works will be presented at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Atlanta, to mark 40 years […]
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Blessed Trinity Gets Sixth Win Of Season
October 23, 2008The last time Blessed Trinity High School faced a winless team at home, they lost by three points. To make sure history didn’t repeat itself in the same season, they defeated Cross Keys High School (0-7) 76-0, Oct. 17. Blessed Trinity fullback Sam Burkhalter led the offense with nine carries for 267 yards and four […]
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Whitewater Edges Out Marist In Softball Sectionals
October 23, 2008It was a scoreless game through five and a half innings, but in the end Whitewater High School, Fayetteville, prevailed 3-2 over a tenacious Marist School in the Class AAAA North Sectionals at Hobgood Park, Woodstock, Oct. 18. Marist was one of the top four teams to advance to sectionals after defeating Forsyth Central High […] Full Story
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Mercy, Pius Compete At Wesleyan Invitational
October 23, 2008Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fairburn, and St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, were among the 18 boys and 12 girls cross country teams running at the Wesleyan School Invitational, Norcross, Oct. 18. Mercy brought its boys and girls teams, while the St. Pius boys team competed. Mercy’s Jared Cooper finished 10th out of […] Full Story
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Parishioners, Even Target Stores, Join In Refugee Drives
October 23, 2008Spurred on by the idea that people want to help if asked, Joanne Wider has become an advocate for refugees. Wider enlisted the help of her choir at St. Ann Church, Marietta, neighbors and even a person holding a garage sale by simply telling them about refugees fleeing persecution and their needs as they remake […]
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Fine Performances Sustain ‘Secret Life Of Bees’
October 23, 2008“The Secret Life of Bees” is many things: a coming of age story, a discourse on female empowerment, a lesson in civil rights and a magical tale about slaying one’s personal dragons. If you accept the slow pace and open up to the fine performances, the film works on all of these levels and demonstrates […]
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Homecoming Planned For Returning Catholics
October 23, 2008The Catholic Diocese of Savannah will sponsor “One in the Spirit: A Catholic Homecoming” at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry on Saturday, Nov. 1. The event, in addition to serving as a celebration of the faith, will place a special emphasis on inviting back those who have been away from the faith. Keynote speakers […] Full Story
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Cathedral Plans Faure’s ‘Requiem’ For All Souls Day
October 23, 2008November is a month traditionally dedicated to remembering ancestors and loved ones who have died. In a liturgy dedicated to those remembrances, Cathedral Choir of the Cathedral of Christ the King will again offer a moving remembrance of the Feast of All Souls. On Saturday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 p.m., Father Charles Byrd will celebrate […]