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• Meet the permanent deacons ordained Feb. 6

  Published February 19, 2016

  ATLANTA–An introduction to the eight men who were ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Atlanta Archdiocese on Feb. 6: David A. Barron                           Age: 54, born June 20, 1961, in Evansville, Indiana. Married to Michelle for 24 years, with son, John, and daughter, Haille. Assigned to Holy Family Church, Marietta. Education: University of Evansville, Indiana, […]

• ‘The Catholic Cast’ takes faith to online audience as podcasting grows

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 19, 2016

  ATLANTA—Their studio is a converted bedroom where family photos hang on the walls. The family black Lab, Kelly, chews a bone nearby. The three friends who make up “The Catholic Cast,” Brent Masters and John and Amber Lynch, lean into their microphones to talk about the often-heard complaint: Mass is boring. The trio shares six […]

• Curb on some death penalty cases motivates Catholics at Capitol

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 19, 2016

  ATLANTA—In a basement room of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta, advocates gathered for prayer and a legislative briefing Feb. 4 to begin Catholic Day at the Capitol. More than 50 people participated in this year’s program to meet with lawmakers who represent them in the Georgia General Assembly and to learn more […]

• Drexel alumni celebrate historic anniversary in Atlanta

  Published February 19, 2016

  ATLANTA—Fifty-five years ago, at the height of the American civil rights movement, dozens of African-American families partnered with the Archdiocese of Atlanta to establish the city’s only black Catholic high school, Drexel Catholic High. Drexel High operated between 1961 and 1967. Located on wooded grounds on Harwell Road in Atlanta’s historic Collier Heights, it offered […] Full Story

• February day of reflection to focus on works of mercy

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Divine Mercy Apostolate at the Cathedral of Christ the King will hold a day of reflection on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 8:10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The theme of the day is “The Heart of Mercy in Action – Embrace the Jubilee in Living the Corporal and Spiritual Works […]

• OLA School’s Lisa Cordell is a principal with ‘quiet, steady confidence’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—Before she was a teenager, Lisa Cordell knew she wanted to be a teacher. She spent time in classrooms helping at an elementary school. Summers were spent preparing school bulletin boards. She was so sure of her vocation she joined Future Teachers of America. “I wanted to be able to pass along knowledge of academics […]

• The state of Catholic schools—from the superintendent

  By DIANE STARKOVICH, Ph.D., Superintendent of Catholic schools, Archdiocese of Atlanta
  Published February 5, 2016

  Catholic schools across the country face many challenges—declining enrollments and increasing tuition costs. While the enrollment in the Archdiocese of Atlanta remains relatively stable, we do have opportunities for growth in a few of our schools. Working closely with our principals and the faculties and staffs found in our schools, we remain committed to the […]

• St. Jude the Apostle team wins state Future City competition

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—A team from St. Jude the Apostle School in Sandy Springs took first place in this region of the Future City competition on Jan. 30 and will represent Georgia in the national competition later this month. Forty middle school teams from 19 schools in the state took part in the engineering competition, where students design […]

• Pro-life efforts draw legitimacy from God’s command, archbishop says

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—With umbrellas and coats in hand, the faithful turned out despite the cold, rainy weather to pray and advocate for the dignity of life Jan. 22 at the Mass for the Unborn and Stand for Life at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory welcomed all to the 27th annual Mass, held […]

• BT wins mat tussle in Catholic Duals

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—After each team’s preliminary weigh-in, wrestlers from Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, and Atlanta’s Marist School and St. Pius X High School took to the mat wearing singlets in their school colors of green, blue and white, respectively. Over 50 wrestlers, competing in weight classes ranging from 106 to 285 pounds, participated in the 12th […]

• School employees celebrate the ‘faith, knowledge and service’ of Catholic education

  

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—This week Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are commemorating Catholic Schools Week, a national observance that focuses on the faith-building, academic and community contributions of the schools. The week, which runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, has the theme, “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” The schools in the area […]

• Habitat home honoring Pope Francis dedicated in Atlanta

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—In honor of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, Atlanta Catholics and other volunteers dedicated eight Saturdays to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a mother and daughter. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory blessed the home on River Ridge Drive in southwest Atlanta Jan. 30, an unseasonably warm winter day. Archbishop Gregory called the […]

• Her students cheer as teacher becomes a citizen

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—Jan. 26, 2016 is a day that teacher Amelia Taruc will remember for a lifetime. Taruc, a teacher at St. John the Evangelist School in Hapeville, became an American citizen during a naturalization ceremony that Friday morning at the Atlanta field office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Accompanied by 85 flag-waving fourth- and […]

• ‘40 Days for Life’ Lent campaign begins Feb. 10

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—40 Days for Life, a nationwide peaceful outreach to pray for an end to abortion, will have an Atlanta campaign during Lent from Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, through Palm Sunday, March 20. “We are eager to join together with people of faith and conscience from hundreds of cities in numerous countries to pray for an […]

• Hibernian Society to hold annual Black Tie Ball

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta has announced its annual Hibernian Ball will be held Saturday, March 5, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Druid Hills Golf Club. The evening will begin with complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course, sit-down dinner at 8 p.m. with dancing and entertainment. The cost is $115 […] Full Story

• Emory Saint Joseph’s opens orthopaedics-spine pavilion

  

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—Mercy Sister Valentina Sheridan participated in a blessing at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, where she was the spiritual and pastoral heart for many years. She has left Atlanta to begin her retirement in Savannah. The occasion was the opening of the hospital’s new Orthopaedics & Spine Pavilion. Sister Val offered a blessing. Also attending were […] Full Story

• Daffodils to bloom at OLA in Holocaust remembrance

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—Fifth-grade students at Our Lady of the Assumption School planted a daffodil garden as part of the Daffodil Project. The goal of the Daffodil Project is to build a living Holocaust memorial by planting 1.5 million daffodils around the world to commemorate the 1.5 million children murdered during the Holocaust. The daffodil flower represents the […] Full Story

• Christ the King School devotes week to service projects

  

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—Catholic schools place a strong emphasis on service, which is why Christ the King School in Atlanta celebrated the annual Catholic Schools Week with a week’s worth of service initiatives. The week kicked off with Military Monday, in which students assembled care packages for deployed Navy Seals. The students also participated in Souper Bowl Tuesday, […] Full Story

• Prayer, preaching series to commemorate the Order of Preachers

  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Dominican friars in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are taking part in a worldwide celebration of the Jubilee 800th anniversary of the Order of Preachers. To mark the anniversary, a 2016 series of evening prayer and preaching events will be held to honor four emblematic Dominican saints. The prayer and preaching events will be held […]

• Mass renews MLK’s clarion call; Catholics told working for justice is doing God’s work

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—Catholics remembered the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as singing, dancing and clapping showcased the diversity of the Atlanta Archdiocese in the one prayer of the Mass. Scripture was read in Korean. Prayers of the faithful were proclaimed in the African language of Yoruba. The St. Philip Benizi Church choir filled the […] Full Story