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New Archivist Will Build On ‘Wonderful Cornerstone’
February 7, 2008Carolyn Denton has spiffed up the first floor rooms that hold the oldest records of the North Georgia Catholic Church. “I’ve got a good foundation to start,” she said. “Wonderful cornerstone.” The archives for the archdiocesan Catholic Church include letters, memoranda, reports, official documents, publications, photographs, audio and videotapes, architectural drawings and artifacts. These are […]
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20 Men Will Be Ordained Permanent Deacons
February 7, 2008There will soon be more permanent deacons serving Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta than there are priests. Twenty men will join the ranks of ministers of charity, as deacons are called, on Friday, Feb. 8, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The ordination Mass begins at 7 p.m. The increasing number of deacons […]
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Second-Year Principal Passionate For Catholic Education
February 7, 2008Our Lady of Mercy High School Principal Danny Dorsel appreciates the difference between receiving an education and receiving a Catholic education. “I don’t love education,” he said, “I love Catholic education. If I weren’t in a Catholic school it wouldn’t be the same.” Dorsel and Father Jimmy Adams, who was named OLM chaplain in June […]
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At Funeral, Murdered Businesswoman Mourned
February 7, 2008Family, friends and members of the business community crowded St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Alpharetta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, to say goodbye to beloved Lydia Alvarado. Alvarado worshipped at Marietta’s St. Ann Church, but with the large number of people paying respects, her family moved the funeral to the larger church. “She packed the church. […]
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In Rome, Archbishop Speaks On How To Preach
February 7, 2008Preaching effectively in U.S. multicultural communities hinges upon believing passionately in God’s word and his universal plan of salvation, Atlanta’s archbishop told U.S. seminarians studying in Rome. “If the preacher truly, deeply, passionately embraces the word,” then the word of God “will find a home in the hearts of those who listen,” said Archbishop Wilton […]
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Pinecrest Boys Avenge Only Regional Loss
February 7, 2008Published: February 7, 2008 CUMMING—The Pinecrest Academy boys went to Fairburn Friday, Feb. 1, and took care of business with an 80-40 victory over Arlington Christian School. Pinecrest was led by senior guard Brian Guhde’s 19 points. Guhde shot a blistering 71 percent from 3-point range and 63 percent overall from the field. Guard Mike […]
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Holy Spirit Boys End Seven-Game Slide
February 7, 2008The Holy Spirit Preparatory girls played The Heritage School pretty tough, but they lost a close one 26-21. Holy Spirit struggled with their free throw shooting, hitting only 44 percent from the line. Sophomore guard Alexander Richards led Holy Spirit with 8 points. The Holy Spirit girls fall to 1-11 in the region and 4-17 […]
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Marist School Ends Blessed Trinity’s Streak
February 7, 2008Two teams lost their chance at a perfect season last weekend—high school basketball’s Blessed Trinity Titans and professional football’s New England Patriots. On the eve of Super Bowl XLII, Saturday, Feb. 2, Marist School ended Blessed Trinity’s 22-0 winning streak with a 61-55 victory on the War Eagles’ court. It was Blessed Trinity’s first loss […]
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Our Lady of Mercy Splits Games With Greenforest
February 7, 2008The Lady Bobcats of Our Lady of Mercy High School gave their five seniors a victorious sendoff on senior night, Friday, Feb. 1, as they defeated Greenforest Christian High School of Decatur 44-25. Our Lady of Mercy’s trapping defense led to a number of first half turnovers by Greenforest. Mercy took a 17-point lead into […]
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Msgr. Dan O’Connor To Lead St. Peter Chanel Mission
February 7, 2008St. Peter Chanel Church will hold a Lenten mission on Monday to Thursday, Feb. 11-14, led by Msgr. Dan O’Connor. The theme of the mission is “Lent: With Christ in the Desert.” Msgr. O’Connor, who is retired from active ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will speak at all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. […]