Douglasville
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Douglasville parish marks 40 years
Published September 4, 2025
The community at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church marked its 40th anniversary on Aug. 10 with a special Mass and picnic.
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Synod listening sessions attracted hundreds to share joys and concerns
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 19, 2022The Archdiocese of Atlanta is concluding its local phase of the Synod on Synodality. Hundreds participated in 11 regional listening sessions. That is in addition to the sessions hosted by parishes and missions. Nearly 6,000 online synod surveys have been completed.
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From teaching to singing, Deacon Terry Holmer served Douglasville community
Published March 3, 2016
DOUGLASVILLLE—Deacon Terry M. Holmer, who served at St. Theresa Church, in Douglasville, died Tuesday, Feb. 2. He was 60 years old. Born Sept. 5, 1955, in East Chicago, Indiana, Deacon Holmer served the Catholic community and others before and since his ordination on Feb. 2, 2002. He died as a result of injuries suffered in […] Full Story
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Douglasville’s St. Theresa marks three decades
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 20, 2015DOUGLASVILLE—With a bilingual Mass, a dinner and dance, parishioners of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church in Douglasville celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of their parish on Aug. 7. The official decree was made on Aug. 8, 1985, by Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan when the request and the door-to-door survey by a […] Full Story
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Douglasville Parish To Hold Fall Festival, Feast Day Mass
Published September 15, 2011
St. Theresa Church will hold its Fall Festival on Saturday to Sunday, Oct. 1-2. All are welcome to attend. On Saturday, the festivities will begin at 11 a.m. and continue through 5 p.m. and will feature a children’s area with a trackless train ride, giant slide, large inflatable bouncer, six games in one booth (soccer, […] Full Story
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Douglasville Parish To Hold Fall Festival, Feast Day Mass
Published September 15, 2011
St. Theresa Church will hold its Fall Festival on Saturday to Sunday, Oct. 1-2. All are welcome to attend. On Saturday, the festivities will begin at 11 a.m. and continue through 5 p.m. and will feature a children’s area with a trackless train ride, giant slide, large inflatable bouncer, six games in one booth (soccer, […] Full Story
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In Anniversary Year, St. Theresa Aims To Grow In Faith
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 14, 2010At its quarter century mark, members of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church paused to celebrate how far the multicultural community has come as it focuses on the future. “Even though St. Theresa’s is a well-established parish, it has a tremendous potential for growth. It’s a good challenge to have,” said the pastor, Father […] Full Story
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Douglasville Parish To Hold Fall Festival
Published September 28, 2006
St. Theresa Church will hold its annual fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival, which is held on the Saturday closest to Oct. 1, feast day of the parish’s patron, St. Theresa of Lisieux, will feature live musical performances by a number of groups, children’s games and a […] Full Story
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Visit By Former Pastors Warms Parish Anniversary
Published September 22, 2005
St. Theresa Church parishioners observed the 20th anniversary of the church’s establishment with special celebrations Aug. 6. Visits by three of the four previous pastors were a highlight of the occasion. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was the principal celebrant of the anniversary Mass at 5 p.m. with the current pastor, Father Richard Tibbetts, and the […] Full Story
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Two Douglas County Parishes Come Together For Lenten Mission
Published February 26, 2004
Three priests with the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) will lead members of Douglas County’s two Catholic congregations in a five-day Lenten season mission. Members of St. John Vianney Parish in Lithia Springs will join those of Douglasville’s St. Theresa’s Parish for the mission to be hosted by St. Theresa’s, located at 4401 […] Full Story
