Atlanta
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Agnes Driskell, AACCW Founder, Dies At 93
Published November 24, 2011
Agnes McKniff Driskell, a longtime parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur and one of the founders of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, died Oct. 22 at the age of 93 from complications due to late stage Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Driskell came to Atlanta from England in November 1946 to marry […] Full Story
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Holy Spirit captures football championship
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 24, 2011ATLANTA–Holy Spirit Preparatory School supporters and students witnessed the varsity football team win its first championship in the school’s 15-year history, as they defeated the Christian Heritage Lions of Dalton 28-21 Nov. 11. With 6:08 remaining in the first quarter, Christian Heritage struck first when quarterback Trevor Brown threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to tight […] Full Story
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Priest Assignments
Published November 24, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignments. Father Thomas J. Meehan, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Basilica, Atlanta, has also been appointed to serve for a three-year term on the Archdiocesan Priests’ Retirement Committee, effective Nov. 11. Father Steven Yander, chaplain at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, has also been appointed to … Continue reading Priest Assignments
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Focus On Eucharist Brings Gifts For Local Church
By GRETCHEN KEISER and STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writers
Published November 24, 2011As Archbishop John F. Donoghue began his episcopacy in the Atlanta Archdiocese, from the very beginning he stated that his focus would be on Eucharistic Renewal. And this focus on devotion to the Blessed Sacrament brought about some of his greatest legacies to the church in North and Middle Georgia: perpetual adoration, the Eucharistic Congress […] Full Story
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Archbishop Donoghue on Eucharistic renewal
Published November 24, 2011
ATLANTA–In 2008, Archbishop John F. Donoghue answered questions in writing, explaining why he placed such emphasis on perpetual adoration and the Eucharist when he came to the Atlanta Archdiocese in 1993 and his thoughts about the importance of the Eucharistic Congress. Suzanne Haugh asked the questions for The Georgia Bulletin. The questions and the archbishop’s […] Full Story
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Archbishop Saw Catholic Schools As Key To Future
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011A crowning achievement in the Atlanta Archdiocese by retired Archbishop John F. Donoghue started as a 100-acre cow pasture. The land in Roswell where Blessed Trinity High School, Queen of Angels School, St. Peter Chanel Church and St. George Village retirement community sit was farmland when it was purchased. Father Frank McNamee was the administrator […]
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Focus On Eucharist Brings Gifts For Local Church
By GRETCHEN KEISER and STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011As Archbishop John F. Donoghue began his episcopacy in the Atlanta Archdiocese, from the very beginning he stated that his focus would be on Eucharistic Renewal. And this focus on devotion to the Blessed Sacrament brought about some of his greatest legacies to the church in North and Middle Georgia: perpetual adoration, the Eucharistic Congress […] Full Story
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Friends Tell Tales Of His Humor, Kindness
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011Archbishop John F. Donoghue is being remembered for his fidelity to the Catholic faith and for the initiatives he fostered so more people could fall in love with the faith he loved. But some people not only called him “Archbishop,” they also called him a friend. They remember the archbishop who preferred to drive himself […] Full Story
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Archbishop Trusted ‘Holy Spirit Guides The Church’
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011When Archbishop John F. Donoghue was appointed as the fifth archbishop of Atlanta, he spoke about what his priorities would be. “We get tied up with administration. It’s the spiritual development of our people that matters,” he said in an interview with The Georgia Bulletin on June 22, 1993, the day his appointment was announced. […] Full Story
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Hundreds honor retired archbishop at funeral Mass
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011The poignant sound of bagpipes rang through the cool Georgia morning air as bishops and priests, family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Archbishop John F. Donoghue, retired archbishop of Atlanta, at a funeral Mass on Thursday, Nov. 17. Wreaths made of magnolia leaves with black ribbons adorned the entryways of the Cathedral […] Full Story
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Prayers Of The People Fill Vigil Hours At Basilica
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011Six lighted white candles surround the open, wooden casket of retired Atlanta Archbishop John F. Donoghue. A kneeler for people to pay their respects is at the foot of the casket. A 24-hour honor guard from the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Peter Claver stand in their regalia of plumed hats and drawn […] Full Story
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Archbishop Saw Catholic Schools As Key To Future
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011A crowning achievement in the Atlanta Archdiocese by retired Archbishop John F. Donoghue started as a 100-acre cow pasture. The land in Roswell where Blessed Trinity High School, Queen of Angels School, St. Peter Chanel Church and St. George Village retirement community sit was farmland when it was purchased. Father Frank McNamee was the administrator […] Full Story
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Thousands Of Students Gather To ‘Add To The Chain’
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011Thousands of feet of paper chains were hoisted towards the ceiling of the Georgia Dome on November 11, with each link representing an act of kindness performed by a student in the Atlanta area. Eight thousand of those students were on hand for the Add To The Chain event, sponsored by 11Alive News. Add To […] Full Story
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Agnes Driskell, AACCW Founder, Dies At 93
Published November 24, 2011
Agnes McKniff Driskell, a longtime parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur and one of the founders of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, died Oct. 22 at the age of 93 from complications due to late stage Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Driskell came to Atlanta from England in November 1946 to marry […] Full Story
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Priest Assignments
Published November 24, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignments. Father Thomas J. Meehan, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Basilica, Atlanta, has also been appointed to serve for a three-year term on the Archdiocesan Priests’ Retirement Committee, effective Nov. 11. Father Steven Yander, chaplain at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, has also been appointed to […]
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Friends Tell Tales Of His Humor, Kindness
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011Archbishop John F. Donoghue is being remembered for his fidelity to the Catholic faith and for the initiatives he fostered so more people could fall in love with the faith he loved. But some people not only called him “Archbishop,” they also called him a friend. They remember the archbishop who preferred to drive himself […] Full Story
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Archbishop Trusted ‘Holy Spirit Guides The Church’
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011When Archbishop John F. Donoghue was appointed as the fifth archbishop of Atlanta, he spoke about what his priorities would be. “We get tied up with administration. It’s the spiritual development of our people that matters,” he said in an interview with The Georgia Bulletin on June 22, 1993, the day his appointment was announced. […] Full Story
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Hundreds Honor Retired Archbishop At Funeral Mass
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011The poignant sound of bagpipes rang through the cool Georgia morning air as bishops and priests, family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Archbishop John F. Donoghue, retired archbishop of Atlanta, at a funeral Mass on Thursday, Nov. 17. Wreaths made of magnolia leaves with black ribbons adorned the entryways of the Cathedral […] Full Story
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Prayers Of The People Fill Vigil Hours At Basilica
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011Six lighted white candles surround the open, wooden casket of retired Atlanta Archbishop John F. Donoghue. A kneeler for people to pay their respects is at the foot of the casket. A 24-hour honor guard from the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Peter Claver stand in their regalia of plumed hats and drawn […] Full Story
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Celebrations To Honor Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Published November 17, 2011
For a complete listing of Guadalupe celebrations in English and Spanish, go to http://www.archatl.com/ministries/hispanic_ministry/olg.html Following is a list of celebrations scheduled at parishes around the archdiocese to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day is Dec. 12. For churches not listed, contact the parish office for more information. Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta […]
