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• After Year Of Outreach, Funds Needed To Rebuild

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published August 3, 2006

  In a few weeks the Catholic community of the Atlanta Archdiocese will have a new opportunity to help Catholics in the neighboring dioceses of Biloxi, Miss., and New Orleans make progress in rebuilding some of their many devastated churches, parish buildings and Catholic schools. A national collection for the two dioceses will be held in […] Full Story

• New Name Graces Work Of Atlanta Catholic Charities

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special Contributor
  Published August 3, 2006

  Recognizing the value of being more closely linked to its national office of Catholic Charities USA, North Georgia’s affiliate agency, known as Catholic Social Services, Inc., will continue to deliver its same services but under the new name of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Inc. “On the national level, Catholic Charities USA is […] Full Story

• Father Charles Kerscher, Retired Priest, Dies

  Published August 3, 2006

  Father Charles J. Kerscher, a retired archdiocesan priest who lived in residence at St. Pius X Church, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 1. He was 88. A unique priest in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Father Kerscher was ordained in 1979, at the age of 62, after the death of his wife of 34 years, Edna Marie. […] Full Story

• Interfaith Prayer Service To Focus On Peace

  Published August 3, 2006

  The Atlanta Conference of Sisters and the Faith Alliance of Metropolitan Atlanta will hold an interfaith prayer service for peace on Friday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The service, scheduled to last approximately one hour, will be held in the New Horizon Sanctuary. All are welcome to attend. Faith leaders are […] Full Story

• Sister Margaret Mary, Visitation Nun, Dies At 49

  Published August 3, 2006

  Sister Margaret Mary Brena, VHM, a Sister of the Visitation, died July 31 after a long illness. She was 49. She had lived as a professed member of the cloistered order at the Monastery of the Visitation for more than 20 years. Born in Turin, Italy, and baptized Andreina, she moved with her parents to […] Full Story

• Apologetics Series Begins

  Published August 3, 2006

  The popular apologetics series “Reason to Believe” will be held Fridays in August and September at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE. Atlanta area Catholics are encouraged to invite friends and family to attend the talks, which kicked off Friday, July 28, with Father Patrick Winslow, popular lecturer of the Catholic […] Full Story

• Training On Montessori-Based Catechesis Offered

  Published July 20, 2006

  St. Brigid Church is offering to all catechiests of the archdiocese a religious educational training program for the development of children, known as the “Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.” The program takes its name from the well-known parable of the Good Shepherd, which focuses on how God calls each precious sheep by name and gives […] Full Story

• New Communications Director Ready To Serve

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 20, 2006

  Published: July 20, 2006 ATLANTA—Pat Chivers, a parishioner at the Church of St. Benedict in Duluth, has been named the new director of communications for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Her position was effective July 17. Chivers brings with her an extensive background in media and legislative work but said, in a phone interview July 14, […] Full Story

• Roots Of Atlanta Diocese Recalled On Golden Jubilee

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published July 20, 2006

  Savannah Bishop J. Kevin Boland told attendees at a golden jubilee Mass for the establishment of the Atlanta Diocese that Georgia Catholics have come a long way since King George II chartered the colony in 1732 and declared that no “papists” would be allowed to practice Catholicism there. “Thank God we changed that!” said Bishop […] Full Story

• Mary Boyert, Dr. Sotomayor Named To Commission

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published July 20, 2006

  Mary Boyert, director of the archdiocesan Pro-Life Office, and Dr. Gerry Sotomayor are among those named July 3 by Gov. Sonny Perdue to the Commission for Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Research and Medical Treatment. The commission is composed of 15 members appointed by the governor. Created by executive order April 14, it will encourage cord […] Full Story

• Michelle Benzinger, Martha Gaynoe Share Magnificat Talk In August

  Published July 20, 2006

  A daughter and mother, Michelle Benzinger and Martha Gaynoe, will speak about God’s faithfulness to families at the Catholic ministry to women known as Magnificat on Saturday, Aug. 12. All women are invited to the Magnificat breakfast, which will be held at Killian Hall, 908 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn. In the spirit of the friendship […] Full Story

• Smyrna Parish To Hold Anniversary Summerfest

  Published July 20, 2006

  Members and friends of the St. Thomas the Apostle parish family are invited to attend this year’s parish Summerfest/Kermes at the Jim Miller Park in Marietta. The festivities begin with Mass at 12 p.m. at the park, followed by a fun fair celebration with entertainment, games, music and much good food. All are welcome to […] Full Story

• McDonough Parish To Host Pro-Life Speakers

  Published July 20, 2006

  St. James the Apostle Church will host a Respect for Life presentation on Sunday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall. All interested Catholics are invited to attend. Father Denis Wilde, OSA, of Priests For Life, will speak at the event, along with Josh Brahm from Georgia Right to Life, to increase awareness […] Full Story

• Sacred Heart, Hartwell, Honors 2006 Graduates

  By LINDA DOKER, Special Contributor
  Published July 6, 2006

  The seven Sacred Heart Church young people who graduated from college or high school this spring were honored by the parish on Pentecost Sunday June 4. Pentecost is the celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit and completes the Easter season. The Easter season began at the Easter Vigil with the lighting of the […] Full Story

• Our Lady Of The Americas Moves To New Lilburn Site

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published July 6, 2006

  After worshipping in a converted warehouse near the Doraville MARTA station for over 20 years, the all Spanish-speaking congregation of Our Lady of the Americas Mission finally moved into a larger brick church building on Lawrenceville Highway the week of June 19. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will dedicate the new building, located in increasingly multicultural […] Full Story

• ‘Thank You For Being A Priest,’ Archbishop Says

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published July 6, 2006

  Over 60 priests of the archdiocese joined with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory June 7 in honoring eight priest jubilarians celebrating 50 or 25 years of ordination. “May this year’s anniversary strengthen your hearts with the gratitude of those whom you have served with such devotion for 25 or 50 years,” the archbishop said to the […] Full Story

• African-American Catholics To Convene

  Published July 6, 2006

  Archdiocesan Catholics will have a unique opportunity to attend the International African-American Catholic Evangelization Conference, which will be held at the Atlanta Hilton Hotel Aug. 4-6. The biennial conference is a joint endeavor of the IAACEC and the National Black Catholic Congress Youth and Young Adult Commission. Its purpose is to empower all who attend, […] Full Story

• AACCW Raising Book Funds For Texas School

  Published July 6, 2006

  The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women is supporting a commitment by the National Council of Catholic Women to purchase new math textbooks for Our Mother of Mercy School in Beaumont, Texas, which was devastated by Hurricane Rita last year. The small parochial school suffered severe roof and water damage from the hurricane; the building […] Full Story

• Theology On Tap Starts Eight Wednesday Series

  Published July 6, 2006

  The popular Young Adult Ministry (YAM) speaker series Theology on Tap will be held Wednesdays in July and September at Frankie’s in the Prado on Roswell Road and at Fox Sports Grill in Atlantic Station. Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to attend. The series kicked off July 5 with Brother John […] Full Story

• Norcross Parish Hosts Catholic Parenting Conference

  Published July 6, 2006

  A conference for parents on “Cultivating Catholic Families: Building the Domestic Church” will be held on Saturday, July 22, to help participants to be more proactive in their children’s faith formation. The conference will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will include speakers, a panel discussion, up-to-date and hands-on effective materials to purchase, […] Full Story