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New Mass Changes To Bring Challenges, Opportunities
August 3, 2006At a quiet meeting in California, the American bishops recently made what may be the most important decision of this generation—at least, in regard to the experience of Catholics “in the pews.” The bishops approved new translations for the ordinary of the Mass—the prayers heard in church every Sunday. The Latin originals the bishops worked […]
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New Name Graces Work Of Atlanta Catholic Charities
August 3, 2006Recognizing the value of being more closely linked to its national office of Catholic Charities USA, North Georgia’s affiliate agency, known as Catholic Social Services, Inc., will continue to deliver its same services but under the new name of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Inc. “On the national level, Catholic Charities USA is […]
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Catholic Charities Of Atlanta Programs
August 3, 2006Community Outreach Centers Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Inc. offers a broad spectrum of services to address the needs of low-income families in local communities. The ultimate goal of its Community Outreach Centers is to help low-income families achieve economic self-sufficiency and to enhance the overall quality of their lives. “Our Community Outreach […]
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Father Charles Kerscher, Retired Priest, Dies
August 3, 2006Father Charles J. Kerscher, a retired archdiocesan priest who lived in residence at St. Pius X Church, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 1. He was 88. A unique priest in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Father Kerscher was ordained in 1979, at the age of 62, after the death of his wife of 34 years, Edna Marie. […]
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Interfaith Prayer Service To Focus On Peace
August 3, 2006The Atlanta Conference of Sisters and the Faith Alliance of Metropolitan Atlanta will hold an interfaith prayer service for peace on Friday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The service, scheduled to last approximately one hour, will be held in the New Horizon Sanctuary. All are welcome to attend. Faith leaders are […]
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Sister Margaret Mary, Visitation Nun, Dies At 49
August 3, 2006Sister Margaret Mary Brena, VHM, a Sister of the Visitation, died July 31 after a long illness. She was 49. She had lived as a professed member of the cloistered order at the Monastery of the Visitation for more than 20 years. Born in Turin, Italy, and baptized Andreina, she moved with her parents to […]
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Atlanta Shows Big Presence At National Encuentro
August 3, 2006More than 2,000 young adults, cardinals, bishops, diocesan directors of Anglo and Hispanic youth and young adult ministry and lay leaders participated in the June 8-11 First National Encounter for Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry at the University of Notre Dame. The archdiocesan Office of Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry took 92 delegates […]
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Apologetics Series Begins
August 3, 2006The popular apologetics series “Reason to Believe” will be held Fridays in August and September at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE. Atlanta area Catholics are encouraged to invite friends and family to attend the talks, which kicked off Friday, July 28, with Father Patrick Winslow, popular lecturer of the Catholic […]
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Collection To Aid Two Hurricane-Affected Dioceses
August 3, 2006Because the needs of two dioceses affected by Hurricane Katrina “remain staggering and extremely urgent,” the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has asked that a special national collection be taken up in August in Catholic parishes. Sixty percent of the collection will be distributed to the Archdiocese of New Orleans and 40 percent to the […]
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Seeking Jesus On The Highways Of Life
July 20, 2006I surely deserve the world’s record for getting lost. I have been lost on the beltway around Washington, D.C., and on I-285, more than once. I have merrily gone east when I needed to go west, and south instead of north. I have actually circled major cities going in the wrong direction. Often, I end […]