Georgia
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Friends Tell Tales Of His Humor, Kindness
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011Archbishop John F. Donoghue is being remembered for his fidelity to the Catholic faith and for the initiatives he fostered so more people could fall in love with the faith he loved. But some people not only called him “Archbishop,” they also called him a friend. They remember the archbishop who preferred to drive himself […] Full Story
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Archbishop Trusted ‘Holy Spirit Guides The Church’
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011When Archbishop John F. Donoghue was appointed as the fifth archbishop of Atlanta, he spoke about what his priorities would be. “We get tied up with administration. It’s the spiritual development of our people that matters,” he said in an interview with The Georgia Bulletin on June 22, 1993, the day his appointment was announced. […] Full Story
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Hundreds honor retired archbishop at funeral Mass
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011The poignant sound of bagpipes rang through the cool Georgia morning air as bishops and priests, family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Archbishop John F. Donoghue, retired archbishop of Atlanta, at a funeral Mass on Thursday, Nov. 17. Wreaths made of magnolia leaves with black ribbons adorned the entryways of the Cathedral […] Full Story
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Prayers Of The People Fill Vigil Hours At Basilica
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011Six lighted white candles surround the open, wooden casket of retired Atlanta Archbishop John F. Donoghue. A kneeler for people to pay their respects is at the foot of the casket. A 24-hour honor guard from the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Peter Claver stand in their regalia of plumed hats and drawn […] Full Story
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Archbishop Saw Catholic Schools As Key To Future
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011A crowning achievement in the Atlanta Archdiocese by retired Archbishop John F. Donoghue started as a 100-acre cow pasture. The land in Roswell where Blessed Trinity High School, Queen of Angels School, St. Peter Chanel Church and St. George Village retirement community sit was farmland when it was purchased. Father Frank McNamee was the administrator […] Full Story
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Thousands Of Students Gather To ‘Add To The Chain’
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011Thousands of feet of paper chains were hoisted towards the ceiling of the Georgia Dome on November 11, with each link representing an act of kindness performed by a student in the Atlanta area. Eight thousand of those students were on hand for the Add To The Chain event, sponsored by 11Alive News. Add To […] Full Story
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Agnes Driskell, AACCW Founder, Dies At 93
Published November 24, 2011
Agnes McKniff Driskell, a longtime parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur and one of the founders of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, died Oct. 22 at the age of 93 from complications due to late stage Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Driskell came to Atlanta from England in November 1946 to marry […] Full Story
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Priest Assignments
Published November 24, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignments. Father Thomas J. Meehan, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Basilica, Atlanta, has also been appointed to serve for a three-year term on the Archdiocesan Priests’ Retirement Committee, effective Nov. 11. Father Steven Yander, chaplain at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, has also been appointed to […] Full Story
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Friends Tell Tales Of His Humor, Kindness
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011Archbishop John F. Donoghue is being remembered for his fidelity to the Catholic faith and for the initiatives he fostered so more people could fall in love with the faith he loved. But some people not only called him “Archbishop,” they also called him a friend. They remember the archbishop who preferred to drive himself […] Full Story
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Archbishop Trusted ‘Holy Spirit Guides The Church’
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011When Archbishop John F. Donoghue was appointed as the fifth archbishop of Atlanta, he spoke about what his priorities would be. “We get tied up with administration. It’s the spiritual development of our people that matters,” he said in an interview with The Georgia Bulletin on June 22, 1993, the day his appointment was announced. […] Full Story
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Hundreds Honor Retired Archbishop At Funeral Mass
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011The poignant sound of bagpipes rang through the cool Georgia morning air as bishops and priests, family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Archbishop John F. Donoghue, retired archbishop of Atlanta, at a funeral Mass on Thursday, Nov. 17. Wreaths made of magnolia leaves with black ribbons adorned the entryways of the Cathedral […] Full Story
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Prayers Of The People Fill Vigil Hours At Basilica
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2011Six lighted white candles surround the open, wooden casket of retired Atlanta Archbishop John F. Donoghue. A kneeler for people to pay their respects is at the foot of the casket. A 24-hour honor guard from the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Peter Claver stand in their regalia of plumed hats and drawn […] Full Story
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Celebrations To Honor Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Published November 17, 2011
For a complete listing of Guadalupe celebrations in English and Spanish, go to http://www.archatl.com/ministries/hispanic_ministry/olg.html Following is a list of celebrations scheduled at parishes around the archdiocese to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day is Dec. 12. For churches not listed, contact the parish office for more information. Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta […] Full Story
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Archbishop-Emeritus John Francis Donoghue Dies
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2011Archbishop-emeritus John Francis Donoghue, the fifth archbishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese, died Friday, Nov. 11, at the age of 83. Archbishop Donoghue served as archbishop of Atlanta from Aug. 19, 1993, until Dec. 9, 2004, when Pope John Paul II accepted his retirement due to age. When he was appointed archbishop of Atlanta, Archbishop Donoghue […] Full Story
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Priest Assignment
Published November 10, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. He has confirmed the recommendation of Father Rosendo Urrabazo, provincial superior of the Claretian Missionaries, U.S.A. province, and assigned Claretian Father Richard DeTore as parochial vicar at Corpus Christi Church, Stone Mountain. This assignment was effective Oct. 1.
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Local Justice Programs Receive CCHD Grants
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published November 10, 2011At St. Brendan the Navigator Church in Cumming, Hispanic adults learn the English language and computer skills through Tell Me More online language courses that will help them to integrate better into the community and to communicate more easily with their children’s schools. At Ignatius House Jesuit retreat center, Catholic Earth Day participants reflect in […] Full Story
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St. Peter Parish Celebrates 75th Anniversary
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2011Friends, current and former parishioners, and neighbors from other faith communities came together Oct. 23 to recognize the ministry that St. Peter Church has provided to the city of LaGrange and Troup County for 75 years. Hundreds filled the sunlit church to capacity, even standing, as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Father Theodore Book, pastor, […] Full Story
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Archbishop-Emeritus John Francis Donoghue Dies
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2011Archbishop-emeritus John Francis Donoghue, the fifth archbishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese, died Friday, Nov. 11, at the age of 83. Archbishop Donoghue served as archbishop of Atlanta from Aug. 19, 1993, until Dec. 9, 2004, when Pope John Paul II accepted his retirement due to age. When he was appointed archbishop of Atlanta, Archbishop Donoghue […] Full Story
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Priest Assignment
Published November 10, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. He has confirmed the recommendation of Father Rosendo Urrabazo, provincial superior of the Claretian Missionaries, U.S.A. province, and assigned Claretian Father Richard DeTore as parochial vicar at Corpus Christi Church, Stone Mountain. This assignment was effective Oct. 1.
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Local Justice Programs Receive CCHD Grants
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published November 10, 2011At St. Brendan the Navigator Church in Cumming, Hispanic adults learn the English language and computer skills through Tell Me More online language courses that will help them to integrate better into the community and to communicate more easily with their children’s schools. At Ignatius House Jesuit retreat center, Catholic Earth Day participants reflect in […] Full Story
