Atlanta
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Georgia Bishops Disappointed By Passage Of SB 529
Published April 6, 2006
In a statement April 3, Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Bishop J. Kevin Boland of Savannah expressed their disappointment that the Georgia General Assembly adopted the immigration-related provisions of Senate Bill 529. The legislation was sent to Gov. Sonny Perdue at the conclusion of the 2006 Georgia legislative session. The two Georgia bishops previously […]
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Sister Leaves Legacy Of Education In Social Justice
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published April 6, 2006Sister Joyce Ann Hertzig, OP, believes that in her former job as principal for a low-income, racially mixed elementary school that was 3 percent Catholic in rural Alabama, God was preparing her for her work in social justice. In 2003 she became the coordinator of parish social ministry in Atlanta. Since taking her position with […]
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Vocations Fair Aids Those Considering Religious Life
Published April 6, 2006
At the annual vocations fair participants had an opportunity to explore the various ways to live out the calling that God has for them. Held March 11 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, the fair began with a Mass celebrated by Father Tim Hepburn, assistant archdiocesan vocations director and chaplain at the Catholic Center […]
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Local Efforts Increase To Help Those Discerning
Published April 6, 2006
The Vocations Office in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and its director, Father Brian Higgins, are working harder than ever to help those considering a vocation to the priesthood and religious life. Father Higgins is excited about several new and revived programs that will help to further vocations in the archdiocese. Nazareth House, located on the […]
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Holy Week Brings Door-To-Door Witness Of Faith
Published April 6, 2006
Pedal forth Mormons, keep watch Jehovah’s Witnesses, and prepare the way Protestants. Wearing T-shirts reading “be not afraid” and wooden cross necklaces, and armed with canvas bags holding parish bulletins, rosaries and Catholic literature, Catholics are again setting forth during this year’s Holy Week, along with Catholics across the United States and Mexico and in […]
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Catholic Educators Will Be Urged To Seize the Future
Published April 6, 2006
Joel Barker, futurist and lecturer on the concept of paradigm shifts, will address a general session of the 103rd annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association when the organization meets in Atlanta on April 18-21. He is one of the noted speakers scheduled to present at the event, which also includes the 30th annual […] Full Story
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Urban Stations Of Cross Set For Good Friday
Published April 6, 2006
Catholic Social Services invites all persons of faith to participate in the 26th annual Good Friday pilgrimage along the Urban Stations of the Cross through downtown Atlanta on April 14. Participants will walk to 14 Atlanta city sites and reflect upon today’s social issues as they connect with the sufferings endured by Christ in his […]
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Ecumenical Easter Service To Include Atlanta Parish
Published April 6, 2006
Our Lady of the Assumption Church will join with fellow churches of the Brookhaven Christian Ministries to celebrate the resurrection of the Lord with a traditional sunrise service on Easter Sunday, April 16. The celebration will take place at 7 a.m. on the lawn of the Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church located behind Oglethorpe University at 3016 … Continue reading Ecumenical Easter Service To Include Atlanta Parish
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Fathers Retreat Features Chicago Priest
Published April 6, 2006
The unique lessons shared by fathers and sons was the theme of the annual Atlanta Catholic Fathers Retreat hosted by Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, and Marist School. More than 100 men gathered at Marist on Saturday, Feb. 4, for the event, which included an opening liturgy, the sacrament of reconciliation and a presentation by […]
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Audit Finds Atlanta Is Complying With Charter
Published April 6, 2006
The Archdiocese of Atlanta has again been found in compliance with all the articles of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” following an audit conducted in November 2005. Although it was not required, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory had requested a full audit by the Gavin Group last year of archdiocesan safe […]
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New Program Planned For Prison Ministry
Published March 30, 2006
The prison ministry coordinator for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Jim Powers, will present “Thresholds,” a new prison ministry program, at a session planned for Saturday, April 8, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the first floor conference room at the Catholic Center. Powers said that Thresholds is different from the previous program used, “One Church, […]
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Irish Heritage Extolled Enthusiastically At Annual Mass
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published March 30, 2006There was music with a plaintive sound and children in sparkling costumes. Green and white flowers decorated the altar, and the cantor sported a green tie. There were plates of homemade soda bread, green-jacketed men, and girls with hair tightly curled that bobbed as they danced. There were moist eyes and a catch in many […]
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Renowned Scholar Shares Black Catholic History
Published March 30, 2006
With his gentle wisdom and a passionate knowledge of his subject, Father Cyprian Davis brought a living history lesson to a congregation gathered at Sacred Heart Church in honor of Black History Month. In late February, Father Cyprian concelebrated a Mass along with Father T. J. Meehan, pastor of Sacred Heart, and several other priests […]
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South Carolina Educator Named OLM Principal
Published March 30, 2006
Daniel S. Dorsel, an administrator at Cardinal Newman School in Columbia, S.C., who also has development, teaching and coaching experience, has been named the new principal of Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fairburn. Dorsel, 33, has been a part of the faculty and administration at Cardinal Newman since 2002 and is the interim […] Full Story
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Father Luis Zarama Named Second Vicar General; Msgr. Paul Reynolds To Pastor St. Brigid Church
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO and PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writers
Published March 30, 2006Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced several changes in the senior administrative staff for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective April 28. Father Joseph Corbett, who has served as both vicar general of the archdiocese and as pastor of St. Brigid Church, Alpharetta, since April 2005, will assume the role of vicar general on a full-time […]
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Catholics Urged To Contact Legislators This Week
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published March 23, 2006The leaders of the Justice for Immigrants Campaign, sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, are sending a message urging Catholics to contact their U.S. senators this week in support of legislation most closely matching the provisions of the McCain-Kennedy Bill, as the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet the morning of […]
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Missionaries Join Hands With Nicaragua’s Poor
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published March 23, 2006Published: March 23, 2006 ATLANTA—The trash truck rumbled into the city dump in Managua, Nicaragua, and men and boys living in surrounding metal shacks ran up to it to scavenge frantically for food to sell, eat or use, as dirt softly rose and enveloped them in a cloud of dust. Daphne Nordone observed the putrid […] Full Story
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Several Groups Plan Trips To Mustard Seed Sites
Published March 23, 2006
Various churches and schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are participating in Mustard Seed Communities mission trips in the Caribbean and Nicaragua to serve at their orphanages for children with disabilities who were abandoned and others in great need. On their spring breaks, Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, students will return to Kingston, Jamaica, and […]
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Experienced HR Executive Lands In ‘New Place’
Published March 23, 2006
Charles J. Thibaudeau, former senior vice president for human resources and corporate support at Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc., has been named the new director of human resources for the Archdiocese of Atlanta effective March 20. His career in human resources includes 20 years at Trans World Airlines, Inc., and the last eight years at ASA, […] Full Story
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Cathedral Choir To Present Stations In Sight, Sound
Published March 23, 2006
For centuries the Stations of the Cross has been one of the most popular Lenten Catholic devotions, and for centuries artists, both visual and musical, have responded to the power of the Stations through magnificent paintings and song. On Friday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. the Cathedral Choir of Christ the King will offer a […]