Acworth
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St. Clare of Assisi Church built with helping hands
By ADRIANNE MURCHISON, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 1, 2018ACWORTH—Hundreds of smiling parishioners filled their new sanctuary at St. Clare of Assisi Church on a recent celebratory Sunday. With afternoon sunlight beaming through windows, choirs and instrumentalists led hymns in English and Spanish. Yet it was the beautiful silences that captured the joy and emotion of the dedication Mass Oct. 28. Bishop Joel M. […] Full Story | En Español
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New Acworth mission named for St. Clare
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published October 30, 2014ACWORTH—The new Acworth mission is now officially named St. Clare Church for St. Clare of Assisi. After conducting a parish survey and consulting with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Father Mark Starr, mission administrator, announced the selection of the name Oct. 20. “We provided a list of many contemporary saints, those canonized by Pope John Paul […] Full Story
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Administrator named for new Acworth mission
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published July 10, 2014ACWORTH—Father Mark Starr will be able to draw on his former career as a professional engineer in his assignment as administrator of a new mission, to be established in Acworth. Father Starr, who was ordained a priest just two years ago, celebrated his final Mass as a parochial vicar of St. Joseph Church in Marietta […] Full Story
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Deacon Pat O’Connor Dies
Published September 1, 2011
Deacon Duane Patrick “Pat” O’Connor Sr., of Acworth, passed away Aug. 16. He was 82. A native of Emporia, Kan., Deacon O’Connor served as a permanent deacon at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw for over 20 years. He was ordained on June 24, 1989, as part of a large class of men ordained […] Full Story
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Deacon Pat O’Connor Dies
Published September 1, 2011
Deacon Duane Patrick “Pat” O’Connor Sr., of Acworth, passed away Aug. 16. He was 82. A native of Emporia, Kan., Deacon O’Connor served as a permanent deacon at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw for over 20 years. He was ordained on June 24, 1989, as part of a large class of men ordained […] Full Story
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Chef Henry In Spotlight After ‘Nightline’ Win
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 28, 2010The upbeat zydeco music at Henry’s Louisiana Grill greets visitors before stepping into the restaurant. A basketful of Mardi Gras beads are there for the taking. A shrine to Louisiana State University football and the New Orleans Saints covers one wall. And hanging on another is a crucifix. A bustling restaurant in the charming center […] Full Story
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Regional Homeschooling Conference Set For April
Published March 26, 2009
The Catholic Home Alliance of North Georgia Educators (CHANGE), will hold its third annual North Georgia Catholic Homeschooling Conference on Friday-Saturday, April 17-18, at North Metro Tech, 5198 Ross Road, Acworth. The theme of this year’s conference is “A Journey with St. Paul,” in honor of the Jubilee Year of St. Paul. The conference will […] Full Story