Georgia
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Emory Exhibits Papers Of Influential Vatican I Cardinal
Published May 13, 2010
The Pitts Theology Library at Emory University is currently hosting an exhibit on the papers of Henry Edward Cardinal Manning (1808-1892), one of the most influential English Roman Catholic figures of the Victorian era. Entitled “A Careful Informing of Conscience: The Papers of Henry Edward Manning,” the exhibit explores the context of many important events […]
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Brother Thomas Nabity, Trappist Monk, Dies
Published May 13, 2010
Brother Thomas Nabity, 79, monk of the Cistercian (Trappist) Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, died in the monastery infirmary on Monday, May 10, after a short illness. The burial service will take place at the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 14, at 7 a.m. in the Abbey Church. Brother […]
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Ministry Appreciation Mass Set For May 18
Published May 13, 2010
A celebration to honor the efforts of parish ministry professionals serving in leadership roles in the archdiocese will be held on Tuesday, May 18, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. This event is open to those presently working in parishes and other ministry arenas. This annual event will begin at 7 p.m. with Mass celebrated […]
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Two Earn Archbishop Donoghue Scholarships
Published May 13, 2010
The Georgia Federal Credit Union (GFCU) has announced the winners of their 2010 Archbishop John F. Donoghue scholarships, created in honor of the now retired archbishop who petitioned to add credit union benefits to members of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. This is the third year GFCU has awarded scholarships to Catholic high school students. Selection […]
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St. Vincent De Paul Opens West End Support Center
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 13, 2010The overcast skies and surprisingly chilly weather did not dampen the enthusiasm at the dedication and blessing of the West End Family Support Center, a new St. Vincent de Paul Society facility located on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard in West Atlanta, on Tuesday, April 27. The center, which is to be operated as a collaborative […]
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Pinecrest Girls Named Region Tennis Champions
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published April 29, 2010After going undefeated (7-0) and putting together the best record in their eight-team region for the 2010 season, the Pinecrest Academy girls were named Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Region 1AAA tennis champions. Sophomores Sarah Rocko and Irene Garcia, the number two and number three singles players, respectively, also went undefeated this season. The team’s […]
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Archbishop Addresses Crisis, Expresses Faith In Pope
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 29, 2010Questions about the clergy sexual abuse crisis dominated a 30-minute press conference held by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory prior to the Cardinals Mass on Friday, April 23. Archbishop Gregory spoke prior to the 21st American Cardinals Dinner, held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta to raise money for scholarships at The Catholic University of America. The […]
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Future Of Legion Role At Southern Catholic Unclear
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published April 29, 2010The Legion of Christ priests serving on the board of trustees of Southern Catholic College submitted their resignations the week of March 15, a month before it became public knowledge that the Dawsonville college was in such financial trouble that it couldn’t meet its payroll. However, Edward L. Schroeder, chairman of the board, said that […]
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Father James Hartnett, Retired Marist Principal, Dies
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 29, 2010Marist Father James Hartnett helped transform Marist School from what was an all-boys military academy to the coed, college-prep institution it is today. His vision reshaped the campus on the edge of Atlanta’s northeast suburbs with a building boom. But people who knew Father Hartnett, 83, said one of his biggest legacies is how he […] Full Story
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Priest Assignments
Published April 29, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Father Edward B. Branch, chaplain of Lyke House at Atlanta University Center, has been incardinated into the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective March 30. Father F. David McGuinness, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Athens, has been incardinated into the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective March […] Full Story
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Ignatius House Hosts First Catholic Earth Day
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 29, 2010Trees seemingly danced in the wind outside the chapel at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center as nearly 50 people gathered there to kick off the Catholic Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 25. The center, nestled in a wooded area on Riverside Drive north of the Atlanta perimeter, served as an appropriate backdrop for Catholics […] Full Story
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KSU Catholic Center Creates ‘Family’ Of Students
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 29, 2010On a warm Thursday afternoon, Catholic students at Kennesaw State University casually strolled into the Catholic Center to the aroma of “arroz con pollo,” a chicken dish being prepared for lunch by campus minister Chris Dehner. The students arrived at the house-turned-ministry center to celebrate Mass with chaplain Father Joseph Morris and have lunch with […]
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Retreat Brings New Life To Women In Recovery
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 29, 2010Women handed boxes of tissues to one another as they dried tears and dabbed swelling eyes. One by one, the dozen women sitting in the circle confessed what they were leaving behind as their retreat together ended. “My hurts.” “Negative energy.” “Satan.” “I just feel free. I feel at peace with myself,” said one. Said […] Full Story
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Duluth, Decatur Parishes Collaborate For Habitat
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 29, 2010Volunteers at St. Benedict Church finished their 12th home-build project for Habitat for Humanity. Along with members of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, the volunteers worked on the home in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood on Peeples Street for a little less than two months. “You get to see the results every day. You can […] Full Story
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Archdiocese Ventures Into Hispanic Radio
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 29, 2010With an enthusiastic “Buenos dias!” the Spanish Catholic radio program went live on the air. The four hosts, a mix of radio veterans and novices, a priest and laymen, sat knee to knee in the small studio. They prayed, read the Gospel, laughed, sang and answered callers during the hour show. “There are a lot […] Full Story
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Hapeville Parish To Offer Seminars On End Of Life
Published April 29, 2010
St. John the Evangelist Church will hold a series of seminars, “Planning for the Future,” on legal, liturgical and pastoral topics for those dealing with end-of-life issues. Topics will include legal and medical documentation, aging, senior and hospice care, wake services and funeral planning, funeral homes, cemetery arrangements and cremation. The seminars will be held […] Full Story
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Monastery To Break Ground For New Public Space
Published April 29, 2010
The Monastery of the Holy Spirit will hold the groundbreaking ceremony for the new public gathering space and visitor center on Tuesday, May 11, at 10 a.m. All are invited to attend. When completed, this new public space will provide a renewed destination point and modern learning environment for the 70,000-plus visitors who come to […]
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Cardinals Gather In Atlanta For Annual Fundraiser
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 29, 2010More than $1 million was raised at the 21st American Cardinals Dinner held in Atlanta to bolster student scholarships at The Catholic University of America. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Vincentian Father David M. O’Connell, president of the university, served as co-hosts for the event at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta on Friday, April 23. It […] Full Story
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Catholic Charities Seminars To Be Held In May
Published April 20, 2010
Following are the seminars offered by Catholic Charities Atlanta during May. Disaster Response & Preparedness 101 (in English) Date/time: May 11, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Location: St. Philip Benizi Church, 591 Flint River Road, Jonesboro Presentation will provide basic information around types of disasters, terminology, what some of the needs will be in parishes, neighborhoods and […] Full Story
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Pinecrest, Monsignor Donovan Meet In Doubleheader
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published April 15, 2010Pinecrest Academy and Monsignor Donovan High School played to a 3-3 tie in the first game of an April 10 doubleheader. Donovan took an early one-run lead in the first inning. Pinecrest tied the score in the second inning on a RBI by right fielder Josh Oshinski. Pinecrest shortstop Brad Nassaur’s third inning RBI put […] Full Story
