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Dunwoody

• Immaculée Ilibagiza to lead retreat at All Saints Church

  Published January 23, 2014

  DUNWOODY—Immaculée Ilibagiza, the survivor of the Rwandan genocide and New York Times best-selling author of “Left to Tell,” is returning to Atlanta to host a Weekend of Healing and Hope Retreat at All Saints Church in Dunwoody, Feb. 7-8. Ilibagiza’s story is one that has captivated people worldwide. Hiding in a cramped bathroom from the […] Full Story

• A final resting place: New practice consoles living

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 7, 2013

  DUNWOODY—Pat Casey stops at the niche holding his wife’s remains, rubbing his finger over the name of his high school sweetheart and wife of 49 years. “It’s been perfect. I go to daily Mass and when I come out of All Saints Church, I can look straight into the columbarium and see her. I go […] Full Story

• Matt Maher Marks CD Release With Local Concert

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published May 23, 2013

  DUNWOODY—Playing to a lively crowd gathered in Studio ONE, a film studio at All Saints Church used for XLT and Life Teen events throughout the year, Catholic musician Matt Maher sang many crowd favorites as well as a few tunes from his new album, “All The People Said Amen.” The April 23 album release concert […] Full Story

• Atlanta Catholic Physicians Hear End-Of-Life Speaker

  Published February 28, 2013

  DUNWOODY—The Atlanta Guild of the Catholic Medical Association recently held its 18th annual program on Saturday, Feb. 2, at All Saints Church. More than 50 physicians and health professionals were in attendance. With a focus on end-of-life issues, the program featured a presentation by Cory Andrew Labrecque, Ph.D., the Raymond F. Schinazi Junior Scholar in […] Full Story

• Noted Author To Lead Marian Retreat At All Saints

  Published January 17, 2013

  All Saints Church will host “A Weekend With Immaculée,” a retreat to be led by Immaculée Ilibagiza, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, on Feb. 8-9. Ilibagiza, New York Times best-selling author of “Left To Tell” and two other books, will speak about how she found forgiveness and hope through her harrowing experiences. She […] Full Story

• XLT Atlanta Draws Hundreds Of Teens To Worship

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  The former social hall at All Saints Church has been transformed into “Studio ONE,” the new backdrop for a budding revamped XLT program for Catholic teens in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The November session, the third since it began in September, drew more than 400 teens from 33 parishes. XLT Atlanta features an elaborate production […] Full Story

• Long-Time Priest Remembered At Fond Farewell

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 16, 2012

  Pallbearers escorted the casket bearing the remains of Msgr. Walter Donovan out of All Saints Church to the waiting priests of the Atlanta Archdiocese lined to honor the long-serving former pastor. Led by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the men, wearing white vestments, sang “Salve Regina,” as a prayer for the “pioneer pastor” before the casket […] Full Story

• All Saints Divine Mercy Mass To Honor Pope John Paul II

  Published April 28, 2011

  All Saints Church will celebrate Mass on May 1, Divine Mercy Sunday, with a special commemoration of Pope John Paul II, who will be beatified on the same day. As part of the celebration, images of Pope John Paul II, the Blessed Mother and the Divine Mercy will be blessed. The assembly will also recite […] Full Story

• Catholic Charities, Legislators Honoring Msgr. Kiernan

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 3, 2011

  Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan poked his head into the doorway to check on the kindergarteners as they practiced the rosary. This unexpected visitor asked if they were well behaved. The class of youngsters became quiet as he gently taught them to make the sign of the cross. Touch your forehead. Belly button. Left shoulder. Right […] Full Story

• Archbishop Grateful Parish Let Him Be Their Priest

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published November 11, 2010

  Retired Archbishop John F. Donoghue thanked the people of All Saints Parish recently for giving him the best retirement gift, and the most unexpected one: the chance to be a parish priest again. Speaking at the end of a Mass Oct. 17 in his honor, the 82-year-old archbishop emotionally told parishioners that when he retired […] Full Story

• All Saints’ Knights Serve Up Fish, Fun, Blessings

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2010

  A small army of Knights of Columbus members is responsible for the traditional Lent fish fry dinner at All Saints Church. In a three-hour window, close to 1,000 meals are sold, which averages to be about one meal every 10 seconds. What does it take to pull together this noisy, carnival atmosphere on the eight […] Full Story

• Msgr. Kiernan Celebrates 60 Years Of Priesthood

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  On Saturday, May 2, in a church packed to the brim, Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan celebrated Mass at All Saints, just as he has for more than 20 years. However, this celebration was a bit different as it recognized the pastor for reaching the milestone of 60 years as a priest. Parishioners who have been […] Full Story

• Archdiocese To Host Faith & Public Policy Workshop

  Published October 9, 2008

   A Faith & Public Policy Workshop, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, in the parish hall of All Saints Church. Open to all, the workshop will address several topics, including a presentation of seven key themes of Catholic social teaching, an overview of the Georgia Catholic Conference after […] Full Story

• Former District Attorney To Speak At All Saints

  Published September 11, 2008

  J. Tom Morgan, former DeKalb County district attorney, will come to All Saints Church on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. to talk about his latest book, “Ignorance Is No Defense,” which explains Georgia laws to teenagers in easy-to-understand language. Morgan is a nationally recognized expert on the prosecution of crimes against children and served […] Full Story

• All Saints Parishioners, Pastor Honored For SVDP Work

  Published March 27, 2008

  The All Saints Church conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Atlanta, was honored at the end of 2007 for its work serving those in need in the community. SVDP executive director John Berry presented a plaque to Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan at Mass on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, as an expression of gratitude […] Full Story

• Family Uses Sweet Treats To Give Hope, Give Back

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 31, 2007

  The smell of gingerbread envelops visitors to the Stachler family’s home like a warm hug from the oven. In a commercial kitchen separate from the main house, Laura Stachler and her daughter, Susan, 25, are baking, putting the finishing touches on their famous gingersnaps. But these are more than just cookies. Born from the experience […] Full Story

• Father McCormick To Celebrate 50 Years As Priest

  Published May 17, 2007

  Father Daniel J. McCormick, the first priest to be ordained for the new Diocese of Atlanta in 1957, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination at a concelebrated Mass at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, at All Saints Church. The Mass will be followed at 1:30 p.m. by a reception in the parish […] Full Story

• All Saints To Pray For Conversion Of Terrorists

  Published April 26, 2007

  All Saints Church will host a prayer service for the conversion of terrorists on Monday, April 30, at 7 p.m. and welcomes people to come to devote themselves to praying for an end to this form of violence through God’s grace and conversion of hearts. The pastor, Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan, said the impetus to […] Full Story

• End-Of-Life Workshop Offered

  Published February 1, 2007

  All Saints Church Health Ministry will sponsor a “Preparation for Departure” workshop presenting practical information for the end of life, on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the church social hall. The workshop will include topics such as ethical decisions, palliative and hospice care, durable power of attorney for health care, […] Full Story

• All Saints Fifth-Graders Pray For Vocations

  Published March 30, 2006

  A fifth-grade CCD class at All Saints Church, Dunwoody, focuses on prayer for vocations. The class went to 7:30 a.m. Mass together on Sunday, March 26, and at the end of Mass accepted the Elijah Cup, the chalice used during Mass. Each of their families will have a chance during the week to keep the […] Full Story