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Mass For Lt. Scott Fleming Oct. 9 At Blessed Trinity
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published September 30, 2010Marine Corps 1st Lt. Scott J. Fleming was killed in Afghanistan Sept. 17 at the age of 24. Lt. Fleming, of Marietta, was a 2004 graduate of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell and a 2008 graduate of LaGrange College. Commissioned in the Marine Corps in August 2008, he was based out of Marine Corps […] Full Story
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Giant Puppets, Medieval Music Come To Life At CTK
Published September 30, 2010
The Cathedral Choir of the Cathedral of Christ the King and Camerata Theatre, best known for “The Play of Herod,” will join forces to present “Pilgrim Trail: Miracle Songs from Medieval Spain,” directed by Kevin Culver and staged by Kelly Morris. Performances on Friday, Oct. 15, and Saturday, Oct. 16, will begin at 8:30 p.m. […] Full Story
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Marist, Pius, Mercy Post Gridiron Victories
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published September 30, 2010Marist School cruised to its third consecutive victory with a 39-13 win over Carver Atlanta High School Sept. 24. Marist scored 32 of its 39 points in the first half; consequently, they did not have to rely solely on the foot of their kicker Austin Hardin. In the Sept. 17 game against Southwest DeKalb, Hardin […]
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Marist, Pius To Compete In Volleyball Benefit
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published September 30, 2010Marist School was defeated by Walton High School, the number one–ranked team for Class AAAAA, in four games (29-27, 21-25, 19-25, 19-25) Sept. 23. Marist (18-7) travels to St. Pius X High School, Sept. 30, for the second annual “Claws for a Cause” match pairing varsity, junior varsity and seventh- and eighth-grade teams against one […]
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Respect Life Issues Take Center Stage In October
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published September 30, 2010Working toward the recognition of the dignity of all human life is a constant focus for this local church, but there is something special about Respect Life Month when the Archdiocese of Atlanta rallies together to put the spotlight on this one, all-encompassing issue. During October, all areas of the archdiocese, sometimes together and sometimes […] Full Story
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Grey Nuns Surrounded By Friends At Farewell Mass
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published September 16, 2010Admiring their skill, honoring their dedication, missing their presence, hundreds of friends of the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart took advantage of a last opportunity to surround them with affection and prayer in Atlanta. They came to the Cathedral of Christ the King Sept. 1 where the sisters closed their ministry in the archdiocese […]
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Interim Director Named For Office Of Formation, Discipleship
Published September 16, 2010
Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama has announced that Marilyn Santos will serve as interim director of the archdiocesan Office of Formation and Discipleship, following the resignation of Dennis Johnson, Jr. as director of that office, effective Sept. 10. Santos, who is the associate director of youth ministry and associate director of inculturation, will act as […] Full Story
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Priest Assignments
Published September 16, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignment. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father Mathew Kozhuppakalam, provincial of the South West Province of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales, India, and has confirmed Father Sunny Joseph Punnakuziyil, MSFS, as chaplain of the Monastery of the Visitation, Snellville, effective […]
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Meth Project Strips Glamour Off ‘Toxic’ Drug
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 16, 2010Lee Shaw’s day job is overseeing his private family asset management firm. But he has taken on another role as an anti-drug advocate. “I didn’t know the difference between meth, crack cocaine and ecstasy,” said Shaw, sitting in his well-appointed office. That was then. Now, Shaw is the chairman of the Georgia Meth Project, a […]
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Hospital Auxiliary Hosts Wine Festival
Published September 16, 2010
The Saint Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary eighth annual Festival of Wines and Silent Auction will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Atrium Doctors Building, 5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Sandy Springs. Over 30 wines will be available to taste and order. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction that […]
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Mass Held To Honor Mother Teresa’s 100th Birthday
Published September 16, 2010
A small and devoted crowd gathered for Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Aug. 26 to honor what would have been the 100th birthday of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Msgr. Stephen Churchwell was the main celebrant. Sisters of her order, the Missionaries of Charity, were on hand with relics […]
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Conyers Couple Honored As Knights’ ‘Family Of Year’
Published September 16, 2010
Bobby and Theresa Button of Conyers were honored as Georgia 2009 “Family of the Year” at the Knights of Columbus state convention held in Augusta in May. The Buttons are active members of St. Pius X Church and Knights Council 10004 based at the Conyers parish. The 102 Knights councils in the state each nominated […]
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Dedicated Lawyers Her Legacy As Sue Colussy Retires
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published September 2, 2010The job description wouldn’t have enticed many up and coming lawyers. “They wanted somebody who would work for nothing, and I thought of you,” Sue Colussy’s friend told her. Retelling the story now, Colussy laughs just as hard as she probably did 25 years ago. Instead of deterring her, it’s what brought her to Catholic […]
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Priest Assignments
Published September 2, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Father Balappa Selvaraj has been assigned to the Metropolitan Tribunal, effective Aug. 18. For canonical status, he has been appointed to serve as parochial vicar at Transfiguration Church, Marietta, where he will reside. Father Victor Galier has been granted a leave from the […]
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Deacon Assignments
Published September 2, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in deacon assignment. Deacon Robert Kepshire has been assigned to serve at St. Joseph Church, Athens, effective Sept. 1.
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Regional Meeting Timely, As Mass Changes Announced
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published September 2, 2010The Southeastern Music Symposium had been carefully planned for months. It was just fortuitous that the annual gathering of liturgical musicians in Atlanta was held one day after the long-awaited proclamation came from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops that the final English translation of the new Roman Missal was now complete. Presenters and attendees […]
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CRS Meets With Parishes About Haiti Partnerships
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published September 2, 2010Representatives from nearly a dozen Georgia parishes met with Catholic Relief Services’ staff Aug. 19 to continue a discussion on how they can work together to increase the effectiveness of their partnerships with Catholics in Haiti. Parishes from Savannah to Cumming gathered in the social hall at the Cathedral of Christ the King, eager to […]
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Weekend Conference To Focus On Fostering Parish Ministry
Published September 2, 2010
“Transforming Hearts, Living the Gospel,” a regional workshop on parish social ministry, will offer inspiration about the connection between faith and actions of charity and justice. The gathering is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 15-16, at Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive, Atlanta. This regional event offers parish and diocesan leaders a chance to […]
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Retired Marist Father Eugene Hughes, 80, Dies
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 2, 2010Marist Father Eugene Hughes served the church for more than five decades, teaching in classrooms and working in parishes. Father Hughes, 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the North East Atlanta Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Atlanta, while he was recovering from a car crash. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Father Hughes was one of […]
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Adoption Lawyer Accused Of Forging Judge’s Name
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published September 2, 2010Leaders at Catholic Charities Atlanta are confident that the nonprofit’s internal controls are protecting clients after authorities arrested lawyer Lynn Swank after she allegedly forged a judge’s signature on adoption documents. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said the questionable documents were connected to cases she worked on for Catholic Charities Atlanta in 2009. The […] Full Story
