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Hispanic Charismatic Catholics Celebrate Renewal
Published November 8, 2007
Some 1,500 worshippers gathered to celebrate the growth of charismatic Catholic renewal in the Hispanic community for a two-day celebration in August. The event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the charismatic renewal movement in the church. Iris Tomassini, a leader in the organization, said the months of planning for the celebration were worth it to […] Full Story
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In Atypical Style, Marist Loses At Home To Mays
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 8, 2007Marist School, Atlanta, had not lost a home game since the second game of the 2006 season, Sept. 8, 2006, a three-point loss to Tucker High School. In fact, before last Friday’s game Marist had compiled a home record of 68-3 going back to 1997. It took an overtime win to do it, but on […] Full Story
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Archbishop ‘Recovering Well’
Published November 8, 2007
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is recovering well from surgery on Monday, Nov. 5, for early stage prostate cancer. He is walking for exercise and receiving excellent medical care. From the hospital he said, “I am grateful for the loving prayers offered on my behalf and ask for your continued prayers for healing during the next […] Full Story
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Immigration Debate Calls For ‘Prophetic Courage’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 8, 2007In the spring of last year, Georgia lawmakers cracked down on illegal immigrants. This summer, the Cobb Country Sheriff’s Office trained its officers with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement to combat unauthorized foreign workers. Federal legislation, backed by President Bush, to overhaul the country’s immigration laws went down in defeat. But, last week, Atlanta’s Catholic […] Full Story
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ServeHAITI Hosts Artisans’ Market, Silent Auction
Published November 1, 2007
ServeHAITI will host a celebration of Haitian art and culture on Friday, Nov. 9, from 7-10 p.m., at The Peachtree Club. The event will include a Haitian artisans’ market showcasing one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pieces for sale, along with a silent auction and a 15-minute preview of the documentary film, “Poto Mitan: Haitian Women, The Pillars of […]
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Cathedral Mass To Include Fauré’s ‘Requiem’
Published November 1, 2007
The Feast of All Souls is Nov. 2, and November is a month traditionally dedicated to remembering ancestors and loved ones who have died. Musicians at the Cathedral of Christ the King will once again offer a moving remembrance of the Feast of All Souls in a special liturgy. On Friday, Nov. 2, at 8 […]
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Teams Record Wins Down The Stretch
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 1, 2007Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, posted its highest point total of the season with a 49-7 defeat of Druid Hills High School. Blessed Trinity amassed 392 yards of offense, while the defense held Druid Hills to 82 yards. Junior running back Kyle Milo led the team in rushing with 123 yards on 13 carries and […]
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Two Local Schools Named To National Honor Roll
Published October 25, 2007
The Catholic High School Honor Roll announced Oct. 17 that Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta, and Pinecrest Academy, Cumming, were named to its 2007 list of America’s top 50 Catholic secondary schools. The annual Honor Roll, initiated in 2004, provides a resource to parents and educators by acknowledging those schools that best maintain high academic […]
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Catholic Physicians Challenged To Apply Their Faith
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 25, 2007Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory reminded Catholic physicians and healthcare workers attending the 76th annual Catholic Medical Association conference that they should strive to be “Catholic first” in a profession that often challenges church wisdom. Long-held classical and biblical ideals of reason and freedom have been “trumped” by modern notions of “self-determination” and “self-creation,” “deeply invad(ing) […]
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Seminar Spotlights Shadows Of Child Pornography
Published October 25, 2007
After hearing from federal investigators, advocates for children, canon lawyers and technology experts, archdiocesan officials are examining how to raise awareness in Catholic churches across North Georgia of the crime of child pornography. Sue Stubbs, the director of the archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection, said the church can influence the fight against the […] Full Story
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Marist Students ‘Came, Saw, Read’ For Worthy Cause
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 25, 2007From dawn until dusk on Oct. 12, approximately 175 Marist School students, faculty, staff and administrators lent their voices in a public reading of Vergil’s epic poem the Aeneid to raise funds for the “Lost Boys” of Sudan. The event raised $1,400, which will assist the young men from Sudan who are pursuing coursework at […] Full Story
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Faith And Public Policy Workshop Set For Nov. 17
Published October 25, 2007
A Faith and Public Policy workshop, focusing on Catholic teaching and responsible citizenship, will held Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall at Holy Cross Church. All are welcome to attend. Sponsors for the event are the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Communications, Pro-Life Office, Parish & Social Justice Ministries […] Full Story
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Every Game Counts With Three Left In Season
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 25, 2007Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, suffered its worst road loss of the season in a 31-6 rout by Westminster School, Atlanta. Blessed Trinity (4-3) returns home to face Druid Hills High School (0-7) Friday, Oct. 26. Blessed Trinity’s only home defeat occurred last month against undefeated Region 5B-AAA leader Chamblee High School. Holy Spirit Preparatory […] Full Story
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Claretian Order Welcomes New Priest At 61
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 25, 2007At 61, most people Fred Sahuc’s age think about slowing down. The former advertising executive had earned the accolades and awards that come with a successful career and said he looked forward to leading “a life of leisure, but God had other plans.” Those plans came to a climax Wednesday, Oct. 17, when the Claretian […] Full Story
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Marist, St. Pius Vie For Region Championship
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 18, 2007Whenever Marist School and St. Pius X High School come face to face in athletics, neither the sport nor the gender of the players nor the level of competition is a matter of consideration. It all comes down to the play inside the lines, the team that wants it the most, and in the case […] Full Story
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Catholics Honor Priests In Nationwide Event
Published October 18, 2007
Looking for an excuse to say, “thanks, Father”? Well, here’s your chance. A national organization has set aside Sunday, Oct. 28, to show support for the clergy with a one-day celebration of the priesthood. The USA Council of Serra International is spearheading the national event to encourage people to let priests know how much Catholics […] Full Story
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Retrouvaille Is ‘Lifeline’ For Hurting Marriages
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 18, 2007Calling Retrouvaille “a lifeline” for hurting marriages, Bishop J. Kevin Boland of Savannah reminded married couples and priests at the movement’s 30th anniversary International Council Meeting, held recently in Atlanta, that money cannot eliminate pain from life or marriage. “Millions upon millions of dollars are spent to alleviate pain and to accentuate physical beauty,” said […] Full Story
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Catholic Ministry Offers Prayer Books To Georgia Inmates
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 18, 2007Dismas Ministry, a national Catholic prison outreach named after the repentant criminal crucified with Jesus, is working with prison ministries here to get Catholic religious books to inmates. Some 20 state prisons in Georgia receive the ministry’s free Bibles, a Catholic inmate Bible correspondence course, a Catholic inmate faith correspondence course and a unique book […] Full Story
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Festival Choir Announces Plans For Fifth Season
Published October 18, 2007
The Atlanta Festival Choir, made up of 80 singers representing over 40 parishes throughout the archdiocese, is making plans for its 2007-2008 season and invites all interested musicians to participate. Auditions will be held at Christ the King Cathedral, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, on Saturday, Oct. 20, and Saturday, Oct. 27. New singers interested […] Full Story
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Run Highlights Kids Who Cross Borders Alone
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 18, 2007The dips and hills of the sixth Catholic Charities’ Scott’s Run race course got more than 250 runners, dog walkers, and parents with strollers huffing and puffing, but it was nothing compared to the two days in the desert that “Gabbie” survived. Gabbie was 13 years old, on her own and crossed the border in […] Full Story