Georgia
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Spelling Bee Livens Catholic Schools Week Activities
Published February 8, 2007
The annual archdiocesan spelling bee was held on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Our Lady of the Assumption School. Nineteen students—one representative from each of the schools within the archdiocese—were present at the competition, which is held each year as part of Catholic Schools Week festivities. The winner of the spelling bee, Kaitlyn Bregman, is an […] Full Story
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Young Adult Program, Holy Grounds, Begins Feb. 28
Published February 8, 2007
The Office of Young Adult Ministry of the archdiocese is sponsoring its annual Holy Grounds Lenten Coffeehaus at a different church each week on five Wednesdays of Lent. The series for single and married persons in their 20s and 30s has the theme “Called to Communion” and begins each week with an optional Mass at […] Full Story
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SVdP Reorganizes, Gains New Truck
Published February 8, 2007
The Atlanta Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society has had a busy start to the year, filling several vacant positions, promoting two assistants to managers, and reorganizing its senior staff structure. Mary Ellen Cenzalli has been hired as the new director of development, and Brian M. Freel has joined the staff as director […]
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Marist Defeats Lakeside On the Road
Published February 8, 2007
Marist School’s Lady War Eagles defeated Lakeside High School 58-18 as the teams clashed Feb. 2. The leading scorers for Marist were seniors Andrea McGuirt with 15 points and Drey Mingo with 12 points. Sophomore guard Dana Middleton also came off the bench to chip in 9 points. Marist played a 1-2-1-1 full court trap […]
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Spring Hill Celebrates Decade Teaching Theology In Archdiocese
Published February 8, 2007
Spring Hill College of Mobile, Ala., held a dinner Feb. 3 at Holy Spirit Church, the original home of its Atlanta extension program, to celebrate its 10th anniversary of graduate theology programs serving the people of North Georgia. Holy Spirit’s pastor Msgr. Edward Dillon was also honored for his initiative in bringing Spring Hill, the […] Full Story
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Upcoming CTK Series To Help Single Catholics
Published February 7, 2007
About two and a half years ago Anthony Buono began reflecting on the dichotomy between the litany of praises of the many who met and married through his Catholic Ave Maria Singles dating Web site and the resounding complaints of hundreds of others about the poor quality of his service and the people on it. […] Full Story
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Catholic Charities CEO Tapped For National Board
Published February 7, 2007
Joseph J. Krygiel, chief executive officer and secretary for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Inc., was recently elected to serve on the board of trustees for Catholic Charities USA. Joining the board for a three-year term with the possibility of one renewal, Krygiel will represent Region C, which includes Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, […]
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Healing After Abortion Can Come Through PATH
Published February 1, 2007
Sister Patricia Thompson, RSM, was working as a chaplain with the Mercy Mobile Care Unit of Saint Joseph’s Hospital in 1996 when she often came across women who needed to talk about their abortion experience. Not wanting to add more to their pain, Sister Patricia sought out the experience of Mary Ann McNeil, director of […]
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Abortion’s Effects Shared At Youth Lock-In
Published February 1, 2007
Alveda King doesn’t believe that abortion is a right that empowers women. The niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. told youth gathered at a “Rise Up for Life” program held Jan. 21 at the Cathedral of Christ the King that she suffered depression, guilt, and other distress after experiencing two abortions. She said she […] Full Story
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Beloved Priest Forged Strong Hispanic Ministry
Published February 1, 2007
Father Joseph Fahy, CP, diligently established and nurtured Spanish Masses across North Georgia beginning in 1983, welcoming the immigrant, raising the consciousness among Anglos of the immigrant’s plight, and helping to build the framework for the now nearly 60 flourishing Hispanic ministries across the Atlanta Archdiocese. He died on Jan. 22 at age 78, after […] Full Story
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Wall Of Life Challenges On Many Levels
Published February 1, 2007
The “Wall of Life” at St. Thomas the Apostle Church has been on display since prior to the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, and the display will remain up until Feb. 12. The wall contains four banners, each 7 feet by 3 feet, and two images of Christ, each 9 feet by 4 feet. From […] Full Story
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St. Patrick’s Day Youth Essay Contest Announced
Published February 1, 2007
St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, is the only American ethnic celebration that has become a national holiday. Held in honor of Ireland’s national saint, St. Patrick’s Day honors not only the cultural traditions and religious heritage of the Irish but also the historic American commitment to embrace the multifaceted traditions of all immigrant peoples who […]
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Knights To Host Inaugural Founder’s Day Dinner Dance
Published February 1, 2007
The Knights of Columbus Father Charles J. Watters Assembly #2688 will host a Founder’s Day Gala on Saturday, March 31, at the DoubleTree Hotel. All Atlanta area Knights and their guests are invited to attend. The inaugural event will be held to honor the founding of the Catholic fraternal order on March 29, 1882, by […] Full Story
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Cartoonist’s Talks To Emphasize ‘Childlike Faith’ For Adults
Published February 1, 2007
Focusing on prevention and treatment of “adultitis,” national speaker and cartoonist Jason Kotecki will speak at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Atlanta Feb. 11, and will present a pre-Lenten mission at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur Feb. 12 and 13. Sharing key strategies for de-stressing life by renewing and embracing a childlike faith, […] Full Story
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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
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Parent, Middle-Schooler Program Planned At St. Peter Chanel
Published February 1, 2007
Family Honor, Inc. will present “Real Life and Real Love,” a unique Catholic parenting program designed for seventh- and eighth-grade students and their parents Feb. 23 and 24 at St. Peter Chanel Church. On Friday night the program will begin at 7 p.m. and on Saturday will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Family Honor […]
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Mercy Girls And Boys Defend The Home Court
Published February 1, 2007
The Lady Bobcats of Our Lady of Mercy High School defeated The Galloway School, Atlanta, 56-26 on Jan. 23. Junior center Alex Miles led the team with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks. Sophomore point guard Camille Thompson provided 13 points, 8 steals, and 7 rebounds and her counterpart Raven Moore had 12 points, […]
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Archbishop Tells Pro-Life Advocates To Be Diligent, Gentle
Published February 1, 2007
Each year on Jan. 22 they gather to remember, they gather to mourn, they gather to pray, and they gather to hope. Thousands of Catholics filled the downtown Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to commemorate the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the fateful court case that legalized abortion at any stage of life in the […] Full Story
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St. Philip Benizi Enjoys New Building’s Blessing
Published January 28, 2007
Although the weekend of Dec. 2-3, 2006, officially marked the end of St. Philip Benizi Church’s three-year capital campaign, parishioners and visitors alike will reap the benefits and blessings of the building project for many years to come. The new religious education building, blessed on September 9, 2006, by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, is already […]
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‘Dualing’ It Out On The Mat
Published January 28, 2007
Published: January 18, 2007 ATLANTA—Blessed Trinity High School wrestled the trophy away from Marist School during the fifth annual Catholic Duals wrestling tournament held Jan. 10 at Marist’s Atlanta campus. Marist had won the tournament every year since its inception in 2003. The Catholic Duals, which brings the wrestling teams of Blessed Trinity, Roswell, Marist, […] Full Story