Georgia
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Congress Offers ‘Revive!’ For Young Adults
Published May 18, 2006
Atlanta young adults will have an opportunity to deepen their faith as a diverse group of speakers present at “Revive!” the annual young adult track of the Eucharistic Congress, which will be held Friday, June 16, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center. The event, which is expected to draw 600-800 young adults […] Full Story
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Three Men To Be Ordained To Priesthood
Published May 18, 2006
On Saturday, May 27, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will ordain Rev. Mr. Yuen Caballejo, Rev. Mr. Rafael Carballo and Rev. Mr. Jose Luis Hernandez to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. All are invited to attend the ordination Mass, which will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. […] Full Story
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Father Francis Xavier, Monastery Founder, Dies
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published May 18, 2006Father Francis Xavier Kavanagh, OCSO, a founder of the Monastery of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit and the senior monk of the nine Trappist monasteries for men in the United States, died late in the evening on May 9. He was nearly 94 years old and would have celebrated 75 years as a monk […]
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Village To Build Chapel
Published May 18, 2006
For over 130 years, many have looked to the Village of St. Joseph to help piece together their lives. Now clients of the “orphanage turned counseling center” will have greater access to spiritual direction and healing with the addition of a chapel on the center’s premises. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has given permission for a […] Full Story
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CTK Teacher Retires
Published May 18, 2006
Kay Guinn, a long-time teacher at Christ the King School, Atlanta, will be honored at a reception at the parish center at the Cathedral of Christ the King School on Tuesday, May 30, at 7 p.m. Guinn, who is retiring, has taught at the school for 25 years. Friends and former students and their families […] Full Story
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Annual AACCW Brunch To Be Held
Published May 18, 2006
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will host the members of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women for their annual “Pastors and Presidents” brunch at his residence. The brunch will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 10 a.m. The AACCW celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, in the jubilee year of the Diocese of Atlanta.
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Foundation Continues Pursuit Of Ethical Stem Cell Use
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published May 18, 2006Call it God’s natural gift to scientists of regenerative medicine. And in that context, the Babies for Life Foundation can be considered a divine instrument of distribution. This highly unique foundation collects donations of this “diamond” mine of stem cell–rich umbilical cord blood, linking new mothers, researchers and patients in need. For the past five […] Full Story
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Going One-On-One With Marist Basketball Coach Ron Bell
By Michael Alexander, Staff Photographer (Photos and Interview)
Published May 11, 2006On the eve of a roast for Ron Bell, the head basketball coach for Marist School in Atlanta, who is vacating his coaching position after 31 years, The Georgia Bulletin (GB) spoke at length with him. Bell cited health reasons for stepping away from the relentless demands of serving as the head basketball coach; however, […]
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Priest Hits Atlanta’s Airwaves On Popular Radio Show
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published May 11, 2006It’s 6:30 a.m. on the Monday after Easter, and Father Ricardo Bailey is looking over the notes for his sermon one last time. His well-read Bible resting next to him on the table, he flips through his handwritten and typed notes, making last-minute changes. As a parochial vicar at Holy Spirit Church, he’s had a […] Full Story
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Mary’s Joyful Obedience Inspires On ‘Mary Day’
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special Contributor
Published May 11, 2006Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the seventh annual Mary Day program with a concelebrated Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Church on Saturday, March 25, the feast of the Annunciation. Father Eric Hill, pastor, and visiting priest Father Thierry St. Clair concelebrated with the archbishop. Along with parishioners of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, members […]
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St. Peter Claver Inspires Men, Women To Serve God
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published May 11, 2006For 20 years the Knights and the Ladies Auxiliary of Peter Claver have served their parishes, communities and the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Knights and Ladies past and present gathered to celebrate this milestone anniversary. Dressed in their Claver finest—the women in all-white suits and dresses and the men […] Full Story
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Pinecrest Juniors Look Ahead To Graduation
Published May 11, 2006
The day he or she receives her class ring is a big deal for any high school student. But for the 15 members of Pinecrest Academy’s class of 2007, the event was a day in history shared by the entire school. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory visited Pinecrest Academy to celebrate Mass and bless the class […] Full Story
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Archdiocesan Festival Choir To Sing Schubert Mass
Published May 11, 2006
The Archdiocesan Festival Choir will perform Saturday, May 20, at 8 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 1350 Hearst Drive, NE. This is the fourth season for the choir, which is made up of over 70 members representing more than 30 parishes in the archdiocese. The choir will be performing Schubert’s “Mass in […] Full Story
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CTK Brownies Go To The State Capitol
Published May 4, 2006
On Monday March 6, members of Brownie Girl Scout Troop 317 from Christ the King School delivered 800 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to the Georgia State Capitol and surrounding legislative offices. Brownie Sydney Bloeme sold 800 boxes to Reece and Associates, a public affairs law firm. Wayne Reece requested that each member of the […] Full Story
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Father Damian Turk, 48 Years A Trappist Monk, Dies
Published May 4, 2006
Father Damian Turk, OCSO, a monk priest at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, died just before midnight on Tuesday, April 25. He was 80 years old. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 15, 1925, he was born the eighth of nine children and baptized Lawrence Christ Turk at the Church of St. Lawrence in […] Full Story
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New Principal Chosen For Holy Redeemer School
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published May 4, 2006Holy Redeemer School in Alpharetta, a flourishing regional Catholic elementary school that opened in 1999, will receive a new principal July 1, Dr. Eric E. Westley. Succeeding the school’s founding principal Mary Reiling, Westley has been serving in administration at St. Bernard Academy in Nashville, Tenn., for the past two years. He has over 25 […] Full Story
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Jubilee Celebration For Sisters Inspires Gratefulness
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published May 4, 2006It was a day of celebration, reunion and farewells for the women Religious of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, who gathered together for their annual luncheon in early April at St. Peter Chanel Church. The Atlanta Conference of Sisters, led by Sister Mary-beth Beres, OP, joined together in prayer and fellowship April 1 for a luncheon […] Full Story
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‘Walk By Faith’ To Send Help To Haiti
Published May 4, 2006
Our Lady of Lourdes Church is hosting the first “Walk by Faith” 3K Walkathon on May 20. The walkathon is being held to promote healthy lifestyles in the community and to raise funds for educating 150 children in the Atlanta church’s sister parish, Our Lady of Fatima, in Lafossett, Haiti. Haiti is arguably the poorest […] Full Story
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Marist Paper Wins Press Awards
Published May 4, 2006
Marist School’s newspaper, The Blue and Gold, and literary magazine, The Rapier, both won the Silver Crown Award at the Columbia Scholastic Press Awards Conference held in March. Publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. This was the first nomination and win for The Rapier. Crown […] Full Story
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‘Crazy Crawfish’ To Help New Orleans Church
Published May 4, 2006
Inspired to help a New Orleans church and school devastated by Hurricane Katrina, a group of Atlanta young adults will host the inaugural “Crazy Crawfish Boil Benefit” on Saturday, May 20, at 983 Canter Road, a private home near Lenox Mall, from 4-11 p.m. The event is described as a “great big New Orleans-style party […] Full Story