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• Encuentro May 1 To Focus On Hispanic Ministry

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 1, 2004

  The archdiocesan Hispanic Apostolate is inviting all Catholics involved or interested in Hispanic ministry to the Archdiocesan Encounter for the Hispanic Ministry, or Encuentro, to be held on Saturday, May 1, at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta. The event in Spanish and English through simultaneous translation will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. […]

• YAM Sponsors Upcoming Chastain 5K Race

  Published April 1, 2004

  The archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry (YAM) is issuing an invitation to “get moving” to all runners, walkers and couch potatoes who want to add some variety to their lives. On Saturday, April 24, the group is sponsoring a fun run/walk for everyone from the avid runner to the leisurely stroller. The event offers a great […]

• Fair Offers Insights About Working For God

  Published April 1, 2004

  The call to priesthood or Religious life can sometimes get lost amidst the strident sounds of everyday life. In an effort to cut through the cacophony, the archdiocesan vocations office hosted a Vocations Fair at the Cathedral of Christ the King on March 20. Archdiocesan priests and members of men’s religious orders, as well as […]

• St. Patrick’s Day Mass Brings Out Atlanta’s Irish

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 25, 2004

  The Cathedral of Christ the King was awash in green and the festive atmosphere peppered with the sounds of lilting Irish brogues as Irish Catholics from across the archdiocese gathered to celebrate the feast day of their patron saint. Sponsored by the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass was celebrated […]

• St. Pius Girls Win First State Basketball Title

  Published March 25, 2004

  On Friday, March 5, the St. Pius X High School girls’ basketball team put the icing on a magical season by winning the first state championship in the program’s history against Columbus High School. The second-ranked Lady Lions went into the championship game at the Gwinnett Arena and immediately set to work at what they […]

• Annual Good Friday Urban Stations Of The Cross Planned

  Published March 25, 2004

  Catholic Social Services is sponsoring its annual Good Friday Urban Stations of the Cross Pilgrimage on April 9 beginning at the Georgia Capitol. It will begin at 9 a.m. and end at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Crypt at 2 p.m. Pilgrims will walk to 14 sites in the city of Atlanta and reflect […]

• Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service To Be Held

  Published March 25, 2004

  Our Lady of the Assumption Church will join with fellow churches of Brookhaven Christian Ministries to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord with a traditional sunrise service on Easter Sunday, April 11. The celebration will take place at 7 a.m. on the academic quadrangle of Oglethorpe University campus. This annual service will include song, Scripture […]

• Fashion Show To Promote Modest, Stylish Dress

  Published March 25, 2004

  Challenge Atlanta, a Catholic girls’ organization, will team up with Dillard’s at North Point mall to host the fifth annual “Pure Fashion” luncheon and fashion show Sunday, March 28, noon-3 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead. The event, which includes a silent auction, focuses on promoting fashionable yet modest attire for pre-teens, teens and […]

• St. Patrick’s Day Mass Brings Out Atlanta’s Irish

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 25, 2004

  The Cathedral of Christ the King was awash in green and the festive atmosphere peppered with the sounds of lilting Irish brogues as Irish Catholics from across the archdiocese gathered to celebrate the feast day of their patron saint. Sponsored by the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass was celebrated […]

• Black History Month Celebrated At IHM School

  Published March 18, 2004

  Immaculate Heart of Mary School celebrated Black History Month in February with a mixture of educational, cultural and spiritual activities including hosting an African-American panel discussion on career choices. On Feb. 20 four panelists provided an overview of their careers and experiences for grades 4-8. Speakers were Dr. E. Nigel Harris, dean and senior vice […]

• Alliance Production ‘Plays’ With Issues Of Faith

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2004

  It was July 1968 and actor Tom Key recalls driving cross-country in a pickup truck and standing at sunset on an Oregon beach by a glowing bonfire where he had a vision of Christ. Suddenly all his Scripture study and vacation Bible school made sense as he realized that the crucifixion and resurrection aren’t kick-off […]

• Ceremony Honors Father O’Reilly’s Courageous Act

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2004

  The zeal of an Irish missionary priest, Father Thomas O’Reilly, was honored on March 12 as the Hibernian Benevolent Society held its annual ceremony outside old City Hall, commemorating the priest’s selfless courage in convincing Union Gen. Sherman to spare five churches, City Hall and the Court House in his burning of Atlanta. Father Mark […]

• Women, Youth Recognized For Outstanding Service

  By JEAN DRISKELL, Special Contributor
  Published March 11, 2004

  “I give thanks to God for the blessings he has bestowed upon me,” Iretha Allen, a parishioner at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur, said, “for the works I have done have not been for recognition but to add any small tribute I can to assist in building up the kingdom of God.” Allen […]

• Filipino-American Catholics Form Group

  By BETH VILLANUEVA
  Published March 11, 2004

  Filipino-American Catholics have been living in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for a very long time now. According to rough estimates, there may be 17,000 to 25,000 of this Asian ethnic group who call the state of Georgia their adopted and permanent home. Out of this number numerous social, cultural and religious organizations have been started […]

• Vincentian, Grandson Promote Annual Hunger Walk

  Published March 11, 2004

  On Sunday, March 21, Nick Valentino will lace up his running shoes and once again join grandfather Dick Valentino in the 20th annual Hunger Walk at Turner Field. This year marks the fourth year the Valentinos will work together to raise funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Society through the yearly walk/run. Dick, a […]

• Gibson’s ‘Passion’ Prompts Efforts To Evangelize

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 4, 2004

  Carol Braun went on a church outing to see “The Passion of the Christ” with four theaters full of members from St. Peter Chanel Church in Roswell and St. Brigid’s in Alpharetta. She left feeling “very proud, very joyful and like somebody finally got it right on the screen.” Her whole family was “blown away […]

• Atlanta Hosts Image Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe

  Published March 4, 2004

  For the first time since 1994, an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will travel to parishes, homes and abortion mills in the Atlanta area. The image is one of four life-size copies made from the original supernatural picture in Mexico to journey around the world on a peace mission. It is believed that all […]

• Lenten Retreat Will Focus On Discipleship

  Published March 4, 2004

  St. Mark’s Church will hold a Lenten retreat March 7, 8 and 9. Led by the Religious Sisters of Mercy from Alma, Mich., and Denver, the retreat will offer a series of talks on discipleship—its gifts and duties as well as its challenges and promises. The retreat will begin on Sunday, March 7, at 6:30 […] Full Story

• ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ Brings Shared Traditions To Stage

  By JANE SIMONS, Special Contributor
  Published March 4, 2004

  One of the great American musicals is coming to the Cathedral of Christ the King. “Fiddler on the Roof,” CTK Theater Ministry’s newest production, will be brought to the stage… with a little help from our Jewish neighbors. “Fiddler,” based on stories by Sholom Aleichem by special permission of Arnold Perl, was created for the […]

• Week To Focus On Awareness Of Vocations

  Published March 4, 2004

  Father Brian Higgins loves being a priest. And he hopes that in his role as vocations director for the archdiocese, he can lead others to love what they are called by God to do. “I just want them to love their vocation as much as I love mine,” he said. Creating a deeper awareness of […]