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Training On Montessori-Based Catechesis Offered
July 20, 2006St. Brigid Church is offering to all catechiests of the archdiocese a religious educational training program for the development of children, known as the “Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.” The program takes its name from the well-known parable of the Good Shepherd, which focuses on how God calls each precious sheep by name and gives […]
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Profiles of Our Newest Priests
July 20, 2006Father José Luis Hernández-Ayala Age: 30 Birth Date: May 8, 1976 Place of Birth: Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Parents: Miguel Crespo-Alicea and Migdalia Ayala-Quiñonez. Siblings: José Ramón (older brother) and José Juan (youngest brother) Education: Earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico; received a master’s of […]
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New Communications Director Ready To Serve
July 20, 2006Published: July 20, 2006 ATLANTA—Pat Chivers, a parishioner at the Church of St. Benedict in Duluth, has been named the new director of communications for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Her position was effective July 17. Chivers brings with her an extensive background in media and legislative work but said, in a phone interview July 14, […]
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Roots Of Atlanta Diocese Recalled On Golden Jubilee
July 20, 2006Savannah Bishop J. Kevin Boland told attendees at a golden jubilee Mass for the establishment of the Atlanta Diocese that Georgia Catholics have come a long way since King George II chartered the colony in 1732 and declared that no “papists” would be allowed to practice Catholicism there. “Thank God we changed that!” said Bishop […]
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Mary Boyert, Dr. Sotomayor Named To Commission
July 20, 2006Mary Boyert, director of the archdiocesan Pro-Life Office, and Dr. Gerry Sotomayor are among those named July 3 by Gov. Sonny Perdue to the Commission for Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Research and Medical Treatment. The commission is composed of 15 members appointed by the governor. Created by executive order April 14, it will encourage cord […]
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Michelle Benzinger, Martha Gaynoe Share Magnificat Talk In August
July 20, 2006A daughter and mother, Michelle Benzinger and Martha Gaynoe, will speak about God’s faithfulness to families at the Catholic ministry to women known as Magnificat on Saturday, Aug. 12. All women are invited to the Magnificat breakfast, which will be held at Killian Hall, 908 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn. In the spirit of the friendship […]
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Smyrna Parish To Hold Anniversary Summerfest
July 20, 2006Members and friends of the St. Thomas the Apostle parish family are invited to attend this year’s parish Summerfest/Kermes at the Jim Miller Park in Marietta. The festivities begin with Mass at 12 p.m. at the park, followed by a fun fair celebration with entertainment, games, music and much good food. All are welcome to […]
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McDonough Parish To Host Pro-Life Speakers
July 20, 2006St. James the Apostle Church will host a Respect for Life presentation on Sunday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. All interested Catholics are invited to attend. Father Denis Wilde, OSA, of Priests For Life, will speak at the event, along with Josh Brahm from Georgia Right to Life, to increase awareness […]
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Want A Short Cut To Heaven? Follow A Happy Child
July 6, 2006We are in a restaurant in Jacksonville Beach, where the music is blaring, but the chips and salsa are fine. My great nephew, Noah, 1½ years old, is eating tidbits handed him by his mom. At the end of the meal, the waitress gives lollipops to everyone, and even though Noah is too young to […]
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The Road Of Joy
July 6, 2006There is a road that winds behind the main building of the monastery. Some years back someone planted a few bamboo shoots. Now there is a bamboo forest. The bamboo thrives here. Looking at them as I walk the road, I think of how such abundance arrives without the aid of formal prayer. Was anyone […]