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• St. Brigid To Offer Mass For Pregnancy, Newborn Loss

  Published April 13, 2006

  Father Joseph Corbett, vicar general of the archdiocese and pastor of St. Brigid Church, will celebrate a Mass on Monday evening, April 24, for all those who have suffered a pregnancy or newborn loss and for the infants who died. The Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m., preceded by the rosary at 6:30 p.m. […] Full Story

• Regional Event Galvanizes Ministry To Hispanic Youth

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 13, 2006

  Some 740 Hispanic young adults from 24 dioceses across the Southeast gathered March 24-26 at St. Andrew Church for a regional conference leading up to the first National Encounter for Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry to be held in June at the University of Notre Dame. They exuded enthusiasm and found strength in fellowship […] Full Story

• Atlanta Boy Choir In Concert At Christ The King

  Published April 13, 2006

  The Atlanta Boy Choir’s spring concert will be held at the Cathedral of Christ the King, on Saturday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $20. This accomplished and acclaimed choir is comprised of young boys between the ages of 4 and 18. Founded 48 years ago by Fletcher Wolfe, this organization […]

• Archbishop Honored At Morehouse Ceremony

  Published April 13, 2006

  The Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers and Laity recently honored Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory by inducting him into the Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers. Archbishop Gregory was one of 41 inductees into the Board of Preachers, Sponsors and Collegium Scholars at the Crown Forum and Interfaith Assembly, held April […] Full Story

• Local Media Specialists To Present At Convention

  Published April 13, 2006

  When the national convention of the Catholic Library Association meets in conjunction with the 103rd annual National Catholic Educational Association Convention, on April 18-21 at the Holiday Inn Downtown, a number of media specialists from local schools and parishes will be among those making presentations. Betty Anne Pinelli of Marist School and Brian Collier will […] Full Story

• Flowery Branch Knights Give $6,500 To Parish, Charity

  Published April 13, 2006

  The Knights of Columbus Council at Prince of Peace Church recently held its second annual awards banquet and donated $6,500 to charity, proceeds from a successful casino night held at the end of 2005. Grand Knight Don Conklin presented a check for $4,000 to Prince of Peace Church, which was accepted by the pastor, Father […] Full Story

• Via Crucis Exposes Humanity In Christ’s Passion

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 13, 2006

  The day before Nancy Osborne turned 50, Hurricane Katrina roared through, wreaking havoc and nearly destroying her family’s Hattiesburg, Miss., home. Three days later, while out searching for supplies, Osborne’s husband was shot to death, the victim of an apparent attempted carjacking. Left without a husband and father, Osborne and her six children were devastated […] Full Story

• Track Meet Honors Archbishop, Fosters Service

  Published April 6, 2006

  Students from four local Catholic high schools gathered at Blessed Trinity High School for the first Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory Invitational Track Meet March 14. Proceeds from the event, which drew almost 300 athletes from Blessed Trinity, Roswell, Marist School and St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, and Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fairburn, […] Full Story

• Georgia Bishops Disappointed By Passage Of SB 529

  Published April 6, 2006

  In a statement April 3, Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Bishop J. Kevin Boland of Savannah expressed their disappointment that the Georgia General Assembly adopted the immigration-related provisions of Senate Bill 529. The legislation was sent to Gov. Sonny Perdue at the conclusion of the 2006 Georgia legislative session. The two Georgia bishops previously […]

• Sister Leaves Legacy Of Education In Social Justice

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 6, 2006

  Sister Joyce Ann Hertzig, OP, believes that in her former job as principal for a low-income, racially mixed elementary school that was 3 percent Catholic in rural Alabama, God was preparing her for her work in social justice. In 2003 she became the coordinator of parish social ministry in Atlanta. Since taking her position with […]

• Vocations Fair Aids Those Considering Religious Life

  Published April 6, 2006

  At the annual vocations fair participants had an opportunity to explore the various ways to live out the calling that God has for them. Held March 11 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, the fair began with a Mass celebrated by Father Tim Hepburn, assistant archdiocesan vocations director and chaplain at the Catholic Center […]

• Local Efforts Increase To Help Those Discerning

  Published April 6, 2006

  The Vocations Office in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and its director, Father Brian Higgins, are working harder than ever to help those considering a vocation to the priesthood and religious life. Father Higgins is excited about several new and revived programs that will help to further vocations in the archdiocese. Nazareth House, located on the […]

• Holy Week Brings Door-To-Door Witness Of Faith

  Published April 6, 2006

  Pedal forth Mormons, keep watch Jehovah’s Witnesses, and prepare the way Protestants. Wearing T-shirts reading “be not afraid” and wooden cross necklaces, and armed with canvas bags holding parish bulletins, rosaries and Catholic literature, Catholics are again setting forth during this year’s Holy Week, along with Catholics across the United States and Mexico and in […]

• Catholic Educators Will Be Urged To Seize the Future

  Published April 6, 2006

  Joel Barker, futurist and lecturer on the concept of paradigm shifts, will address a general session of the 103rd annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association when the organization meets in Atlanta on April 18-21. He is one of the noted speakers scheduled to present at the event, which also includes the 30th annual […]

• More Than 1,000 Attend Southside Health Fair

  Published April 6, 2006

  The parking lot at Holy Trinity Church was buzzing with cars and people, with children running around with their faces painted by the many clowns who arrived to give the event an extra dose of cheer. The fourth Annual “Dia de la Familia” Health Fair, held at the south side church on Saturday, March 18, […]

• Urban Stations Of Cross Set For Good Friday

  Published April 6, 2006

  Catholic Social Services invites all persons of faith to participate in the 26th annual Good Friday pilgrimage along the Urban Stations of the Cross through downtown Atlanta on April 14. Participants will walk to 14 Atlanta city sites and reflect upon today’s social issues as they connect with the sufferings endured by Christ in his […]

• Young Pitcher Finds Perspective In Perfection

  Published April 6, 2006

  It’s what every little league pitcher dreams about when playing in the neighborhood sandlot. And it’s what every coach hopes will happen one day but knows that only a dozen or so coaches have experienced it. The major league pitchers who have accomplished it include Cy Young, Catfish Hunter, Jim Bunning and Sandy Koufax. What […]

• Ecumenical Easter Service To Include Atlanta Parish

  Published April 6, 2006

  Our Lady of the Assumption Church will join with fellow churches of the Brookhaven Christian Ministries to celebrate the resurrection of the Lord with a traditional sunrise service on Easter Sunday, April 16. The celebration will take place at 7 a.m. on the lawn of the Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church located behind Oglethorpe University at 3016 […]

• Fathers Retreat Features Chicago Priest

  Published April 6, 2006

  The unique lessons shared by fathers and sons was the theme of the annual Atlanta Catholic Fathers Retreat hosted by Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, and Marist School. More than 100 men gathered at Marist on Saturday, Feb. 4, for the event, which included an opening liturgy, the sacrament of reconciliation and a presentation by […] Full Story

• Audit Finds Atlanta Is Complying With Charter

  Published April 6, 2006

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta has again been found in compliance with all the articles of the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” following an audit conducted in November 2005. Although it was not required, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory had requested a full audit by the Gavin Group last year of archdiocesan safe […] Full Story