Atlanta
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Archdiocesan Priests Welcome Archdiocesan Priests Auxiliary Bishop
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published October 1, 2009While parishioners, friends and family members of Bishop Luis Zarama have openly voiced their approval of his elevation to the episcopacy, his fellow priests also have spoken up in support of his selection and the help he will bring in shepherding the local church. The news was well received by Bishop Zarama’s confreres, priests said. […] Full Story
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At Vespers, Bishop-Designate Lifted Up In Prayer
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published October 1, 2009His two families surrounded Bishop-designate Luis Zarama on the eve of his ordination as a bishop. Pews on one side of the Cathedral of Christ the King were filled with priests from throughout the archdiocese in black clerical garb, while the opposite side was filled with members of his family and close friends invited to […] Full Story
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Bishop Zarama Ordained As Atlanta Auxiliary Bishop
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published October 1, 2009On Sept. 29, the feast day of the Holy Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory ordained Luis Rafael Zarama as the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the titular bishop of Bararus. The day included many historic elements: this was the first bishop ordained in the archdiocese, the first bishop […] Full Story
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Shrine’s Pastor To Mark Birthday Milestone
Published September 17, 2009
Parishioners at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception are throwing a 70th birthday celebration for their long-time pastor, Msgr. Henry C. Gracz. All are welcome to attend the celebration, which will begin with Mass at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. Following Mass, all will gather at the Fulton County Atrium from 12:30 to 4 […] Full Story
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Priest’s ‘Geek’ Side At Work At Dragon-Con
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2009Among people costumed as Star Wars storm troopers, bare-chested Spartan warriors and Superman, there stood Father Bryan Small in his black and white Roman collar. “What character are you supposed to be?” he was asked. The laugh was on Father Small, 35, who for four years has served as the chaplain at the Catholic Center […] Full Story
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Some Educators Begin Milestone Years In 2009
Published September 17, 2009
Catholic educators from around the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered at St. Pius X High School Sept. 8 for the third annual Office of Catholic Schools employee recognition Mass and in-service, which honored educators reaching milestones in their careers this year. More than 140 employees were honored for nearly 1,600 years of combined service. The milestones […] Full Story
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Priest Assignment
Published September 17, 2009
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Father John M. Matejek has been assigned as pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Church, Kennesaw, effective Sept. 9.
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Deacon Assignments
Published September 17, 2009
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in deacon assignments. Deacon Michael Balfour has been restored to active ministry as a deacon and has been assigned to serve at Sacred Heart Church, Atlanta, effective Sept. 2. Deacon Marino Gonzalez has been assigned to serve at Sacred Heart Church, Atlanta, effective Sept. 2.
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Archdiocese To Host Black Catholic Administrators Event
Published September 17, 2009
The National Association of Black Catholic Administrators (NABCA) will meet at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, on Sept. 24-26, for a professional development clinic and recognition banquet, hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Office for Black Catholic Ministry. On Thursday, Sept. 24, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass at the Lyke House, […] Full Story
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Music Symposium Gives Tools To Ministers
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2009Music ministers know just how difficult it is to get everyone to sing in church on Sunday mornings. That’s why it came as a surprise to a few of them when the opening Mass for the second annual Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium was alive with powerful, booming voices. The focus of the symposium this year, […] Full Story
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Red Mass Brings Legal Community Together In Prayer
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2009The accomplished St. Thomas More Schola and the Atlanta Brass Society led a crowd of nearly 200 in song as Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue and Bishop-designate Luis R. Zarama processed into Sacred Heart Church to a crowd of distinguished members of the Atlanta judiciary, legal and civic community. The annual […] Full Story
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GRACE Can Now Link Donor’s Gift To A School
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2009St. Ann Church is some 37 miles from Our Lady of Mercy High School, but a budding relationship between the affluent suburban parish on the north side of Atlanta and the Catholic high school where one in five student families lives below the poverty line is what organizers of the GRACE Scholars program hope to […] Full Story
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Four Catholic schools awarded Blue Ribbon title
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2009The Atlanta archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools joined educators and parents throughout the archdiocese in welcoming exciting news on Tuesday, Sept. 15, when four Catholic elementary schools in metro Atlanta were awarded the prestigious Blue Ribbon School of Excellence title. The schools are Holy Redeemer, Johns Creek, Holy Spirit Preparatory, Atlanta, Immaculate Heart of Mary, […] Full Story
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Scott’s Run To Be Held At Chastain
Published September 3, 2009
The eighth annual Scott’s Run, a 5K run and one-mile fun walk event sponsored by Catholic Charities Atlanta, will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Chastain Park. The memorial fundraiser begins at 9 a.m. and benefits Catholic Charities’ children’s programs in honor of the late Scott Starratt. Starratt, a Marietta native and immigration officer, was […] Full Story
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First GRACE Scholarships Help 43 Students Here
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2009Some Catholic schools are seeing an uptick of students as GRACE scholarships are handed out for the first time to help parents with costly tuition bills. Some 43 new students received the $2,000 scholarship and enrolled in archdiocesan schools as the academic year began. More than 80 hopefuls applied for the money, according to Diane […]
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Work Begins Implementing Schools Strategic Plan
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2009Diane Starkovich, superintendent of Catholic schools, says the two Catholic University of America researchers who just completed a report on the Archdiocese of Atlanta school system provided an invaluable national perspective through which to look at the situation here. At the same time, she said, the other, all-local members of the education subcommittee were vital, […]
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New Bishop’s Ordination Sept. 29 To Be Televised
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2009Planning preparations are underway as Bishop-elect Luis R. Zarama, in less than a month, is ordained to serve the archdiocese as an auxiliary bishop. Organizers are putting the final touches on the details of the two-day event. What events are taking place for the ordination? Solemn vespers will be held at the Cathedral of Christ […] Full Story
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Catholic Foundation Announces Deadline For Fall Grants
Published September 3, 2009
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia (CFNGA) will be accepting applications for the fall grant cycle until Sept. 30. CFNGA has the mission to enhance the long-term financial stability of the Catholic community in North Georgia by building, managing and granting philanthropic assets. CFNGA grants are limited to restricted to the metropolitan Atlanta community and […] Full Story
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Parish Grant Workshop To Be Held Sept. 15 At Catholic Center
Published September 3, 2009
A grant workshop for parishes and nonprofit groups engaged in anti-poverty and community-building programs is to be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Catholic Center, 680 West Peachtree St. NW. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development sets aside grants of up to $4,000 to help parishes and smaller community organizations to […] Full Story
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Red Mass To Bring Together Judges, Magistrates
Published September 3, 2009
The 2009 Red Mass, held each year to pray for the courts and for justice, will be celebrated by Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Celebrated throughout the world and in Atlanta since 1995, the Red Mass provides an opportunity for judges and attorneys of […]
