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• Archdiocese Changes Web Site Layout, Adds Podcasts

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published January 10, 2008

  Frequent visitors to the Archdiocese of Atlanta Web site may have noticed that some major changes recently took place. The archdiocese has updated and revamped its official Web page, not only to make the site even more user friendly, but also in anticipation of the continued growth of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. When users open […] Full Story

• Annual Pro-Life Events Scheduled For Jan. 22

  Published January 10, 2008

  Activists will observe the 35th anniversary of the legalization of abortion with a Mass followed by the Together For Life memorial service on the steps of the Georgia Statehouse. Immediately following the service, all are invited to join a police-escorted silent memorial walk through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Gary Bauer, […] Full Story

• CCHD Leader To Be Recognized At MLK Service

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 10, 2008

  The 2008 History Maker’s Award will be given to Ralph McCloud, the first black man to lead the U.S. Catholic bishops’ anti-poverty campaign. The award is given as part of the celebration in the Atlanta Archdiocese for the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \The 24th annual service commemorating King’s life will take place […] Full Story

• Nigerian Community To Honor Blessed Father Tansi

  Published January 10, 2008

  The Nigerian-Igbo Catholic Community of Atlanta will celebrate a Mass and reception in honor of Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. Blessed Tansi was born in Aguleri, near Onitsha in Anambra State, Nigeria, in 1903. He became a teacher, then headmaster, before deciding […] Full Story

• First Archdiocesan Education Banquet To Be Held

  Published January 10, 2008

  On Saturday, Feb. 2, during the conclusion of National Catholic Schools Week, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will hold a banquet to honor and recognize Catholic schools and educators. This first education banquet is intended to become an annual event. The banquet, which will be held at Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, will begin at 5 p.m. […] Full Story

• Holy Spirit Teams Looking For First Wins Of 2008

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 10, 2008

  Holy Spirit Preparatory’s freshman point guard McKenzie Jones had 10 points and 3 steals in the girls team’s Jan. 4 loss to Pinecrest Academy 55-22. The Holy Spirit boys were led by sophomore guard James Hanna’s 12 points, all on four 3-pointers, but they came up on the short end of a 55-39 loss to […] Full Story

• Retired CFO Grateful For Opportunity To Serve

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published January 10, 2008

  Concluding his service of five years as the chief financial officer of the archdiocese, Gary Meader said he has loved the opportunity to use his knowledge and experience in the service of the church. He had retired once from the corporate world, but then he was asked to serve in an archdiocesan position. “This came […] Full Story

• Archbishop Gregory To Lead Ecumenical, Interfaith Committee

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 10, 2008

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is the U.S. Catholic Church’s newest bridge builder to other Christian denominations and faiths. He is taking over as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Committee. Archbishop Gregory was easily elected to the three-year post at the annual November bishops’ meeting. He will serve as […] Full Story

• Middle-Schoolers Entertain With Madcap Comedy

  Published January 3, 2008

  “Flapper,” a madcap comedy set in the Roaring ‘20s, was recently performed by Immaculate Heart of Mary School’s middle school students. The budding actors and possible Broadway stars prepared for three months for the fifth annual dinner theater. Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades ran the show, from cooking and serving the meal to […] Full Story

• Marist To Host Retreat For Fathers

  Published January 3, 2008

  Marist School will host a morning of recollection for Catholic school dads on Saturday, Feb. 2. This year’s event, sponsored by fathers of Marist and Blessed Trinity students, will celebrate shared faith and commitment to fatherhood. This year the guest speakers will include Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Father Bob Byrne. Father Byrne has a […] Full Story

• High School Athletes Receive Year-End Honors

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 3, 2008

  A select group of Catholic varsity football and softball athletes around the Archdiocese of Atlanta have received recognition for their play on the field during the 2007 season. Softball Our Lady of Mercy High School seniors Amanda Keuler, shortstop, and Ellen Super, center fielder, made second team all-region for Region 5-A. A trio of pitchers […] Full Story

• Tajci Concert Rings In True Meaning Of Christmas

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published December 20, 2007

  A lone keyboard produced ambient chords as the lights dimmed and Catholic musician Tajci proceeded down the center aisle to take her place at the front of Our Lady of the Assumption Church. The calm yet powerful atmosphere was the setting for “Emmanuel – The Story of Christmas,” a performance given every year during Advent […] Full Story

• IHM Youth Create AIDS Quilt For Jamaican Children

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2007

  Children from Jamaica were remembered last week at a Worlds AIDS Day commemoration by young people at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Girls from the Briarcliff Road parish worked for months quilting a panel for the internationally known AIDS Memorial Quilt. They dedicated the colorful panel to young people at the Mustard Seed Community in […] Full Story

• Nurse Hears Call To Serve Christ In The Sick

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2007

  Overnight at Piedmont Hospital, Michelle Millan helped patients back to health on the 5 South Ward. During her 12-hours shifts at the Peachtree Road hospital, groggy patients recovering from surgery found comfort. Today, Millan intends to continue as a nurse, but with a different type of care. Her new patients approach the end of life […] Full Story

• OLM Employee Recognized For Managing Risk, Promoting Safety

  Published December 6, 2007

  Each year the Catholic Mutual Group presents an award to an archdiocesan employee for personal attention to parish and school maintenance and protection of property and safety. The 2007 Risk Management Award was presented to Vince Antonich, facility manager at Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fairburn, at a fall meeting of facility managers at […] Full Story

• Emory Hosts 15th Annual Celtic Christmas Concert

  Published December 6, 2007

  The 2007 gala 15th anniversary Atlanta Celtic Christmas Concert will feature the talents of three Grammy Award-winners including Irish sean-nós singer Moya Brennan, virtuoso Celtic banjoist Alison Brown and the composer of Riverdance, Bill Whelan. Back by popular demand from last year’s concert, these and the regular line-up of top regional performers promise to provide […] Full Story

• Filipino Community Prepares For Christmas With Simbang Gabi

  Published December 6, 2007

  This month the Filipino community in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will again celebrate Simbang Gabi, a more than 400-year-old tradition that helps prepare Filipino Catholics for the coming of Christ. Simbang Gabi, which began in the late 16th century, is widely celebrated in the Philippines as well as in Filipino communities throughout the world. The […] Full Story

• Faith Sustains New Commander Of Georgia Guard

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2007

  Aren’t generals supposed to talk with voices that bark? Stare and intimidate? Brig. Gen. Maria Britt won’t do any of that after taking command Dec. 1 of the 10,500 soldiers of the Georgia Army National Guard. It will be the first time in the Georgia Guard’s 273-year history that a female general will lead it. […] Full Story

• Choirs Welcome Nativity With ‘Ceremony Of Carols’

  Published November 29, 2007

  On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 16, at 4 p.m., as the sun begins to set on the Advent season and the liturgical world turns toward the final preparations for the birth of the Savior, Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” will be presented by choirs from the Cathedral of Christ the King. Women from the Schola […] Full Story

• St. Pius Falls To Rome In Second Round Of Playoffs

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published November 29, 2007

  The 2007 season ended for St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, when Rome High School edged them out 14-10, Nov. 23, eliminating the last remaining Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic school from state playoff contention. In his second start for the injured Dylan Knight, junior quarterback P.J. Standard had 43 rushing yards and 100 passing yards. […] Full Story