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Easter Collection To Benefit Seminarians
April 6, 2006My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Each of us looks to the Church for so many things: access to the sacraments, comfort and assistance in times of need, direction on knowing God’s will for our lives, a source of guidance in living our lives with dignity and integrity and meaning, a vehicle for sustaining […]
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Vocations Fair Aids Those Considering Religious Life
April 6, 2006At the annual vocations fair participants had an opportunity to explore the various ways to live out the calling that God has for them. Held March 11 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, the fair began with a Mass celebrated by Father Tim Hepburn, assistant archdiocesan vocations director and chaplain at the Catholic Center […]
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Local Efforts Increase To Help Those Discerning
April 6, 2006The Vocations Office in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and its director, Father Brian Higgins, are working harder than ever to help those considering a vocation to the priesthood and religious life. Father Higgins is excited about several new and revived programs that will help to further vocations in the archdiocese. Nazareth House, located on the […]
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Holy Week Brings Door-To-Door Witness Of Faith
April 6, 2006Pedal forth Mormons, keep watch Jehovah’s Witnesses, and prepare the way Protestants. Wearing T-shirts reading “be not afraid” and wooden cross necklaces, and armed with canvas bags holding parish bulletins, rosaries and Catholic literature, Catholics are again setting forth during this year’s Holy Week, along with Catholics across the United States and Mexico and in […]
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Catholic Educators Will Be Urged To Seize the Future
April 6, 2006Joel Barker, futurist and lecturer on the concept of paradigm shifts, will address a general session of the 103rd annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association when the organization meets in Atlanta on April 18-21. He is one of the noted speakers scheduled to present at the event, which also includes the 30th annual […]
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More Than 1,000 Attend Southside Health Fair
April 6, 2006The parking lot at Holy Trinity Church was buzzing with cars and people, with children running around with their faces painted by the many clowns who arrived to give the event an extra dose of cheer. The fourth Annual “Dia de la Familia” Health Fair, held at the south side church on Saturday, March 18, […]
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Urban Stations Of Cross Set For Good Friday
April 6, 2006Catholic Social Services invites all persons of faith to participate in the 26th annual Good Friday pilgrimage along the Urban Stations of the Cross through downtown Atlanta on April 14. Participants will walk to 14 Atlanta city sites and reflect upon today’s social issues as they connect with the sufferings endured by Christ in his […]
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Young Pitcher Finds Perspective In Perfection
April 6, 2006It’s what every little league pitcher dreams about when playing in the neighborhood sandlot. And it’s what every coach hopes will happen one day but knows that only a dozen or so coaches have experienced it. The major league pitchers who have accomplished it include Cy Young, Catfish Hunter, Jim Bunning and Sandy Koufax. What […]
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Ecumenical Easter Service To Include Atlanta Parish
April 6, 2006Our Lady of the Assumption Church will join with fellow churches of the Brookhaven Christian Ministries to celebrate the resurrection of the Lord with a traditional sunrise service on Easter Sunday, April 16. The celebration will take place at 7 a.m. on the lawn of the Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church located behind Oglethorpe University at 3016 […]
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Fathers Retreat Features Chicago Priest
April 6, 2006The unique lessons shared by fathers and sons was the theme of the annual Atlanta Catholic Fathers Retreat hosted by Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, and Marist School. More than 100 men gathered at Marist on Saturday, Feb. 4, for the event, which included an opening liturgy, the sacrament of reconciliation and a presentation by […]