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Volunteers complete outdoor worship project in Lilburn

LILBURN—The Stations of the Cross, 14 images of Christ’s journey on the day of his crucifixion commonly etched in ivory or wood, have existed in the form known today for nearly 600 years and are most often seen in sanctuaries the world over. Along with improvements to the church grounds, an outdoor Stations of the […] Full Story

• Parishes announce Lenten missions for spiritual renewal

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 8, 2019

  ATLANTA—It is one of the first signs of faith learned. Right hand to forehead, down to the lower middle of your chest, cross to the left shoulder, back to the right shoulder. Did you know, we’ve been making this sign of the cross since as early as the third century? That makes it a tradition […] Full Story

• Pax Christi members participate in vigil for Sandy Springs nonprofit

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published March 7, 2019

  SANDY SPRINGS—In the document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” the U.S. bishops examine the church’s teaching encouraging Catholics to take an active part in public life. Father John Kieran, archdiocesan priest and Sandy Springs resident, is joining members of Pax Christi of St. Jude the Apostle Church to live out this call to faithful citizenship. […] Full Story

• Priest urges Catholics to reclaim baptismal rights to address crisis

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 7, 2019

  ATLANTA—For Teri Lewis, her faith forces her to confront the clerical sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. “Denial is not going to keep your faith,” she said. For college student Isabela Cardenas, her goal is to understand church structure and power that allowed cover ups. “Learning the facts is the first step,” she said. […] Full Story