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Annual Pro-Life Events Scheduled For Jan. 22
January 10, 2008Activists will observe the 35th anniversary of the legalization of abortion with a Mass followed by the Together For Life memorial service on the steps of the Georgia Statehouse. Immediately following the service, all are invited to join a police-escorted silent memorial walk through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Gary Bauer, […]
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CCHD Leader To Be Recognized At MLK Service
January 10, 2008The 2008 History Maker’s Award will be given to Ralph McCloud, the first black man to lead the U.S. Catholic bishops’ anti-poverty campaign. The award is given as part of the celebration in the Atlanta Archdiocese for the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \The 24th annual service commemorating King’s life will take place […]
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Nigerian Community To Honor Blessed Father Tansi
January 10, 2008The Nigerian-Igbo Catholic Community of Atlanta will celebrate a Mass and reception in honor of Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. Blessed Tansi was born in Aguleri, near Onitsha in Anambra State, Nigeria, in 1903. He became a teacher, then headmaster, before deciding […]
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First Archdiocesan Education Banquet To Be Held
January 10, 2008On Saturday, Feb. 2, during the conclusion of National Catholic Schools Week, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will hold a banquet to honor and recognize Catholic schools and educators. This first education banquet is intended to become an annual event. The banquet, which will be held at Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, will begin at 5 p.m. […]
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Monsignor Donovan Boys Pull To .500 For The Season
January 10, 2008The Monsignor Donovan High School boys made the Jan. 4 drive down to Stockbridge, where they faced Community Christian Academy, and they came away with a 75-61 victory. Monsignor Donovan broke a close game open in the second quarter and were up 39-23 at the half. They extended the lead to as much as 22 […]
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Holy Spirit Teams Looking For First Wins Of 2008
January 10, 2008Holy Spirit Preparatory’s freshman point guard McKenzie Jones had 10 points and 3 steals in the girls team’s Jan. 4 loss to Pinecrest Academy 55-22. The Holy Spirit boys were led by sophomore guard James Hanna’s 12 points, all on four 3-pointers, but they came up on the short end of a 55-39 loss to […]
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Our Lady of Mercy Girls Split Weekend Hoops Games
January 10, 2008The Lady Bobcats of Our Lady of Mercy lost on the road to Fayetteville’s Starr’s Mill High School 46-29, Jan 4. Mercy’s senior center Alexandria Miles led the team with 11 points in the loss. The following game the team rebounded from defeat and beat Eagles Landing Christian Academy at home 40-34. Senior forward Kelly […]
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A Baker’s Dozen For Blessed Trinity Boys
January 10, 2008The Blessed Trinity High School boys pushed their overall record to 13-0 after defeating Alpharetta’s Milton High School 82-62, Jan. 4. Blessed Trinity trailed early, but by halftime they led by 7 points. Senior guard Jordan Callahan led the team in scoring with 21 points, while his teammates Ryan Aquino (19 points), Arris Brundidge (18 […]
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Inspirational Film Is Set In 1930s At Black College
January 10, 2008“The Great Debaters” is an inspirational movie that demonstrates the value of hard work and determination in achieving one’s goals. Set in East Texas in 1935, “The Great Debaters” presents the story of the debate team at Wiley College. Led by their coach, Professor Melvin Tolson, the team’s unbeaten record prompts an historic invitation to […]
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Retired CFO Grateful For Opportunity To Serve
January 10, 2008Concluding his service of five years as the chief financial officer of the archdiocese, Gary Meader said he has loved the opportunity to use his knowledge and experience in the service of the church. He had retired once from the corporate world, but then he was asked to serve in an archdiocesan position. “This came […]