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Body Language: Lessons From ‘Spider-Man 3’
May 17, 2007I took my two older boys to see “Spider-Man 3” this past weekend. Watching all that jam-packed action had the same effect on them as would a 2-liter bottle of Coke. After their “sugar high” subsided and they could actually speak, we had some great father-son chats about the movie’s many moral lessons. I’ve been […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (May 17, 2007)
May 17, 2007I generally would like to think of myself as fairly technically savvy, but there are a few things about the fast changing hi-tech world that continue to bewilder me. I am not very good at or comfortable with “text messaging.” Oh, I know how to do it, and I have sent a few text messages […]
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Eight Men To Be Ordained Transitional Deacons
May 17, 2007Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will ordain eight men to the transitional diaconate for the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Saturday, May 26, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The men to be ordained are as follows: Juan Francisco Anzora, Juan Fernando Areiza Rios, Henry Amingwa Atem, Neil Michael Dhabliwala, Gilbert Exume, James […]
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Father McCormick To Celebrate 50 Years As Priest
May 17, 2007Father Daniel J. McCormick, the first priest to be ordained for the new Diocese of Atlanta in 1957, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination at a concelebrated Mass at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, at All Saints Church. The Mass will be followed at 1:30 p.m. by a reception in the parish […]
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St. Pius X Church Plans June 17 Anniversary Celebration
May 17, 2007Members and friends of St. Pius X Church will celebrate two significant parish events at a special anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 17. The date marks the 30th anniversary of the first permanent Catholic sanctuary in Rockdale County and pastor Father John Kieran’s 40th anniversary as a priest. The celebration will begin at noon with […]
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NCEA Conference Includes Awards For Atlanta Schools
May 17, 2007The Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated excellence in education at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Conference held April 10-13. More than 10,000 Catholic educators from around the country attended the conference, which featured approximately 400 sessions and workshops. Karen Vogtner, principal of St. John the Evangelist School in Hapeville, was honored at the opening banquet […]
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Megan Ryan Remembered As Lady Titans Win State
May 17, 2007This year, there is no sharing in soccer. The Blessed Trinity Lady Titans soccer team, after being named co-champions in 2006, became the sole winner of the AAA state championship trophy for 2007. “This has been an emotional year for our girls and they deserved it,” said Gilbert Jean-Baptiste, girls varsity head coach. “I’m extremely […]
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OLM Boys Place Third In Track
May 17, 2007The Our Lady of Mercy High School boys track team came in third in Class A at the state meet held May 12 while some on the team won individual events. OLM’s Matt Lethbridge came in first in the 3,200-meter run, while his teammate Thomas Raville came in fourth. Jake Lethbridge came in first in […]
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Diverse Growth Will Have Significant Impact On Future Of Atlanta Archdiocese, Study Suggests
May 17, 2007In the next 10 years the growth of the Catholic population in North Georgia is expected to increase by 30 to 40 percent, continuing a strong pattern of growth in the region. This increase is just one of the findings announced today by the Archdiocesan Planning Committee, which recently completed a demographic study as part […]
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Catholic Social Services Honored By Atlanta Mayor
May 11, 2007Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin recently selected Catholic Social Services, Inc., to receive the Phoenix Award for its relief efforts and services to Hurricane Katrina evacuees. Franklin invited all service organizations to the “Tribute of Triumph” event at the Trolley Barn on April 25. Catholic Social Services was honored along with 30 other agencies. CSS began […]