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Lo Que He Visto Y He Oído (8 Enero 2009)
enero 8, 2009Después de cuatro años creo haber identificado una de las características más importantes de la vida eclesial en la Arquidiócesis de Atlanta: somos una comunidad que acepta las tradiciones culturales diferentes, por lo general con dificultades menores. Atlanta se ha convertido en la meca de la diversidad y combina fácilmente las tradiciones culturales religiosas del […]
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Lo Que He Visto Y He Oído (1 Enero 2009)
enero 1, 2009Al reflejar en el año 2008 en preparación para 2009, la mayoría de nosotros hacemos un ritual anual: la tendencia de intentar clasificar los acontecimientos que el año nos reservó para cada uno de nosotros. ¿Cuáles fueron los acontecimientos memorables y las desilusiones del último año, y cuáles son nuestras expectativas para el año entrante? […]
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Lo Que He Visto Y He Oído (11 Deciembre 2008)
diciembre 22, 2008“Era el mejor de los tiempos, era el peor de los tiempos”. La famosa frase que inicia la novela de Charles Dickens Historia de dos ciudades sintetiza dos historias diferentes que escuché la semana pasada en un período de 24 horas. Dos hombres católicos me comentaron sobre dos partidos diferentes de fútbol americano que se […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (December 18, 2008)
diciembre 18, 2008The excitement of this wondrous season is now noticeably upon us as we prepare to celebrate the Mystery of Christmas—the free choice of God Almighty to become one with us, born an Infant of a Virgin Mother. God who could have redeemed us in an infinite number of ways chose rather to enter human history […]
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The Christmas Band
diciembre 18, 2008A hush fell over the large crowd gathered for the annual parish Christmas concert. The concert was held in the school auditorium of the St. Thomas More parochial school in Fairfield, N.J., where I was assigned as a parish priest many years ago. Like any orchestra, the sounds of instruments being tuned could be heard […]
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High School Students Serve Homeless Teens
diciembre 18, 2008Tucked beneath the iconic Coca-Cola sign that looms over the Downtown Connector is a small building with bars on its windows where one night a week teens living on the streets grab a meal, uncover job leads, find a safe place. In the small cafeteria are piping hot casseroles, chicken, lasagna, pasta, along with brownies […]
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Priest Assignments
diciembre 18, 2008Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Father Adam Z. Ozimek has been assigned as parochial vicar of Holy Family Church, Marietta, effective Jan. 1, 2009. Father Charles A. Byrd has been assigned to his first pastorate as pastor of Our Lady of the Mountains Church, Jasper, effective Jan. 15, […]
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Korean Martyrs Mission Elevated To Parish
diciembre 18, 2008Decree Elevating The Status of The Korean Martyrs Mission In The Municipality of Doraville, Georgia, To The Status Of A Parish Whereas the People of God of Doraville, Georgia, have been served by the Korean Martyrs Mission since August 8, 1977, and whereas the Catholic population of the area has increased, has shown its ability […]
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Father Byrd Named First-Time Pastor
diciembre 18, 2008Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has named Father Charles Byrd Jr. as a first-time pastor. Father Byrd is to become the spiritual leader at Our Lady of the Mountains Church in Jasper. He currently serves as a parochial vicar at Christ the King Cathedral, Atlanta. A native of Columbus, Father Byrd, 44, worked in advertising before […]
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Annual Christmas Tourney Set For St. Pius
diciembre 18, 2008St. Pius X High School will host the ninth annual “Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament,” at its gymnasium Dec. 27, 29 and 30. The tournament, which has grown to become one of the premier high school basketball tournaments in the country, brings boys and girls varsity basketball teams together from across the country to play in […]