Atlanta
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Starr’s Mill Eliminates Marist At Home
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published May 12, 2011Marist School entered its May 6 state girls soccer playoff game against Starr’s Mill with a perfect region record of 11-0 and an overall record of 18-2. Their only two losses were on the road, and they were undefeated at home. With an overall record of 13-6-1, Starr’s Mill was not intimidated. They controlled most […] Full Story
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Priest Assignments
Published May 12, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has made the following changes in priest assignments. At the recommendation of Father John Won-sik Sin, provincial superior of the Society of Jesus Korea Province, Archbishop Gregory has assigned Father Isidorus Jeong-ho An, SJ, as pastor of Korean Martyrs Church, Doraville, through May 19. Following the arrival of the new pastor, […] Full Story
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Catholic High Schools Hold Commencements Beginning May 14
Published May 12, 2011
Our Lady of Mercy High School The 56 graduating seniors at Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fayetteville, will attend a baccalaureate Mass and receive their diplomas on Saturday, May 14, at ceremonies attended by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. The Mass celebrated by the archbishop, followed by the graduation, begins at 2 p.m. on the […] Full Story
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Catholic Charities Atlanta Aids Tornado Victims
By STEPHEN O'KANE and GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writers
Published May 12, 2011In the aftermath of tornadoes that swept across Georgia April 27, Catholic Charities Atlanta is offering aid to victims of the storms. Ethel Higgins, disaster response coordinator for Catholic Charities Atlanta, said the organization is currently involved with setting up disaster recovery centers in Spalding County, south of Atlanta, where they have been working with […] Full Story
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Archdiocese Honors Seven Priests At Jubilee Mass
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 12, 2011Priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta were to join Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory on Wednesday, May 11, in celebrating the annual Jubilee Mass, honoring those priests who will reach significant milestones in their ministry this year. Four priests officially celebrate 25 years of ordination in 2011, and three priests will be honored for 50 years […] Full Story
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New Immigration Law ‘Dividing Us,’ Bishop Zarama Says
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published May 12, 2011Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 into law May 13. Legal challenges to the new law are expected and might delay implementation, but it is scheduled otherwise to take effect July 1. The Catholic bishops of Georgia were among those who opposed its passage. Archbishop Wilton D. […] Full Story
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Chrism Mass Revitalizes Priests’ Service To Church
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 28, 2011The sanctuary of the Cathedral of Christ the King was calm and quiet just before the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 19. A floor below, nearly 200 priests from around the archdiocese were quickly vesting in preparation for the liturgy. Nearby, a handful of volunteers organized the varying glass stocks that would soon hold […] Full Story
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Christian Ministers Join Priests In Passion Reflections
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 28, 2011A standing-room-only crowd packed the Gothic Christ the King Cathedral at noon on Good Friday to listen to seven Christian ministers reflect on the final words of Jesus. Each of the men, dressed in different styles of vestments from their Christian traditions, spoke from the stone pulpit overlooking the audience of Protestants and Catholics in […] Full Story
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Brazilian Catholics Vividly Bring Crucifixion To Life
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published April 28, 2011The Brazilian Catholic community conducted its fifth annual outdoor depiction of the Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 22, at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Sandy Springs. The Good Friday service, led by Father Roger do Carmo Araujo, parochial vicar at St. Jude, along with Jesuit Father Edd Salazar, began inside the church. Once […] Full Story
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Jubilee Mass To Honor Priests’ Anniversaries
Published April 28, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will preside over the annual Archdiocesan Jubilee Mass on Wednesday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Christ the King. Msgr. William Hoffman, Father Denis Dullea and Father Thomas R. Flynn will be honored for golden anniversaries of 50 years of service as an ordained priest, while Father […] Full Story
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ND President Speaks On Faith Beliefs In Public Square
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 28, 2011The University of Notre Dame president urged Catholics to live their Christian values as the best antidote to bitter partisan political debate. Holy Cross Father John I. Jenkins, speaking at Emory University, said people of faith must be engaged in politics, but not in a way that gives ammunition to people who do not hold […] Full Story
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Deacon Hears Christ’s Command To Visit Prisoners
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011The Prison and Jail Ministry of the Atlanta Archdiocese aims to make stronger links between parishioners and Catholics behind bars. Inmates should have a sacramental presence in their lives, said Deacon Richard Tolcher, a retired federal chaplain who is now the ministry leader. Prisoners can at times wait a month between Masses or to participate […] Full Story
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Priest Assignment
Published April 14, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignment. Father Kizito Okeke will continue to minister as parochial vicar at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, Douglasville, through April 30, 2012.
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St. Anthony Knights Of Peter Claver Reach Milestone
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011This year marks the silver anniversary of the first council of Knights of Peter Claver in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, formed at St. Anthony of Padua Church in the mid-1980s. “In 1986, several men and women had a vision,” wrote Joe Barker, the current Grand Knight of Council 276, St. Anthony Church. “These individuals sought […] Full Story
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Marist Girls Smash Lacrosse Losing Streak
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published April 14, 2011Marist School girls scored their highest number of lacrosse goals this season as they defeated Wesleyan School, Norcross, 19-10 on April 7. Before the match, Marist head coach Kelly Mandy was reminiscing about her former attacker and prolific scorer Sascha Brown. On the same day last year, Brown scored four first-half goals, three in the […] Full Story
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Annual Downtown Pilgrimage Set For Good Friday
Published April 14, 2011
People of all faiths will gather on Good Friday to pray, sing and reflect upon today’s social justice issues as they listen to community leaders connect current issues with the sufferings endured by Christ in his Passion and death. All are welcome to attend. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will open the 31st annual Good Friday […] Full Story
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Ignatius House to Host Second Catholic Earth Day
Published April 14, 2011
The second annual Catholic Earth Day is on Sunday, May 1, from 2-7 p.m. at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Atlanta. The free event includes a day of education and a discussion of environmental issues and the responsibility Catholics have to care for the earth and the poor and vulnerable, according to the Catholic Earth […] Full Story
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Archbishop Dolan To Open Eucharistic Congress
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan will be among a number of nationally recognized speakers and musicians who will lead reflections at the 2011 Eucharistic Congress. The focus will be on all vocations, following the theme, “The Harvest Is Abundant,” chosen by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. The Eucharistic Congress will open its doors on June 24 […] Full Story
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Catholic, Orthodox Leaders Sign Sanctity Of Life Text
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 11, 2011As part of the ongoing ecumenical dialogue between the local Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches, Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Metropolitan Alexios, Greek Orthodox Archbishop of the Metropolis of Atlanta, recently signed a joint declaration on the sanctity of human life. On Sunday, April 3, Archbishop Gregory participated in an ecumenical service at […] Full Story
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Inside HB 87
Published March 31, 2011
Here are key points in the illegal immigration bill (House Bill 87) targeting immigrants who are undocumented and those who assist them. Georgia legislators appear likely to pass this legislation in April. The bill: • Creates a new criminal offense of aggravated identity fraud for anyone willfully using fraudulent documents to get a job. A […] Full Story
