Georgia
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New Program Planned For Prison Ministry
Published March 30, 2006
The prison ministry coordinator for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Jim Powers, will present “Thresholds,” a new prison ministry program, at a session planned for Saturday, April 8, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the first floor conference room at the Catholic Center. Powers said that Thresholds is different from the previous program used, “One Church, […] Full Story
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Irish Heritage Extolled Enthusiastically At Annual Mass
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published March 30, 2006There was music with a plaintive sound and children in sparkling costumes. Green and white flowers decorated the altar, and the cantor sported a green tie. There were plates of homemade soda bread, green-jacketed men, and girls with hair tightly curled that bobbed as they danced. There were moist eyes and a catch in many […] Full Story
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‘Two Hearts’ Faithful Gather For Lenten Vigil
By CATHY ALVAREZ, Special Contributor
Published March 30, 2006Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta concelebrated the Lenten first Friday vigil Mass with the members of the Alliance of the Two Hearts at 9 p.m. on March 3 at St. Peter Chanel Church. As is customary, this first Friday Mass was particularly devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. […] Full Story
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Renowned Scholar Shares Black Catholic History
Published March 30, 2006
With his gentle wisdom and a passionate knowledge of his subject, Father Cyprian Davis brought a living history lesson to a congregation gathered at Sacred Heart Church in honor of Black History Month. In late February, Father Cyprian concelebrated a Mass along with Father T. J. Meehan, pastor of Sacred Heart, and several other priests […] Full Story
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Lenten Preaching On Eucharist, Stewardship
Published March 30, 2006
A dynamic national speaker and specialist on “Stewardship and the Eucharist: Helping the Sacraments Come to Life” will be heard at St. Matthew Church during Lenten weekend services April 1-2 and evening sessions April 3-5. Father Joseph Creedon is the author of 14 Lenten and Advent booklets and the recent keynote speaker at the International […]
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South Carolina Educator Named OLM Principal
Published March 30, 2006
Daniel S. Dorsel, an administrator at Cardinal Newman School in Columbia, S.C., who also has development, teaching and coaching experience, has been named the new principal of Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fairburn. Dorsel, 33, has been a part of the faculty and administration at Cardinal Newman since 2002 and is the interim […] Full Story
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All Saints Fifth-Graders Pray For Vocations
Published March 30, 2006
A fifth-grade CCD class at All Saints Church, Dunwoody, focuses on prayer for vocations. The class went to 7:30 a.m. Mass together on Sunday, March 26, and at the end of Mass accepted the Elijah Cup, the chalice used during Mass. Each of their families will have a chance during the week to keep the […] Full Story
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Father Luis Zarama Named Second Vicar General; Msgr. Paul Reynolds To Pastor St. Brigid Church
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO and PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writers
Published March 30, 2006Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced several changes in the senior administrative staff for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective April 28. Father Joseph Corbett, who has served as both vicar general of the archdiocese and as pastor of St. Brigid Church, Alpharetta, since April 2005, will assume the role of vicar general on a full-time […] Full Story
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Catholic Preschools Blend Joy, Faith, Learning
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published March 23, 2006The 2-year-olds are in the movement room at St. Thomas Aquinas Church Preschool. Their laughter echoes throughout the spacious room as their teachers toss small plastic balls onto the multicolored parachute that the children are holding. As a teacher counts down to “go time,” the children twitch with anticipation. As soon as they hear the […] Full Story
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Catholics Urged To Contact Legislators This Week
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published March 23, 2006The leaders of the Justice for Immigrants Campaign, sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, are sending a message urging Catholics to contact their U.S. senators this week in support of legislation most closely matching the provisions of the McCain-Kennedy Bill, as the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet the morning of […]
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Missionaries Join Hands With Nicaragua’s Poor
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published March 23, 2006Published: March 23, 2006 ATLANTA—The trash truck rumbled into the city dump in Managua, Nicaragua, and men and boys living in surrounding metal shacks ran up to it to scavenge frantically for food to sell, eat or use, as dirt softly rose and enveloped them in a cloud of dust. Daphne Nordone observed the putrid […]
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Several Groups Plan Trips To Mustard Seed Sites
Published March 23, 2006
Various churches and schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are participating in Mustard Seed Communities mission trips in the Caribbean and Nicaragua to serve at their orphanages for children with disabilities who were abandoned and others in great need. On their spring breaks, Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, students will return to Kingston, Jamaica, and […] Full Story
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Experienced HR Executive Lands In ‘New Place’
Published March 23, 2006
Charles J. Thibaudeau, former senior vice president for human resources and corporate support at Atlantic Southeast Airlines, Inc., has been named the new director of human resources for the Archdiocese of Atlanta effective March 20. His career in human resources includes 20 years at Trans World Airlines, Inc., and the last eight years at ASA, […] Full Story
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Transfiguration Ministry Helps Those In Job Transition
Published March 23, 2006
The CareerCare Ministry at Transfiguration Church, 1815 Blackwell Road, meets Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings to provide spiritual support and practical help and networking contacts for those who are seeking a new job or are in a time of job transition. The schedule over the coming weeks includes the following: Monday, March 27: Focus/Self-Assessment—a job […] Full Story
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Cathedral Choir To Present Stations In Sight, Sound
Published March 23, 2006
For centuries the Stations of the Cross has been one of the most popular Lenten Catholic devotions, and for centuries artists, both visual and musical, have responded to the power of the Stations through magnificent paintings and song. On Friday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. the Cathedral Choir of Christ the King will offer a […]
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Annual Congress To Connect Eucharist, Outreach
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published March 23, 2006“Until He Comes” is the theme of this year’s Eucharistic Congress, and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory invites all Catholics from the Archdiocese of Atlanta and beyond to come together for this popular worship and teaching experience. During the daylong event, various speakers and spiritual leaders will explore the meaning of the Eucharist, particularly as a […] Full Story
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Women, Youth Honored For Service In Their Parishes
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special Contributor
Published March 16, 2006The 29th annual Recognition Day Mass honoring outstanding women and high school seniors of the archdiocese was held at the Cathedral of Christ the King on Feb. 18. An estimated 800 people, including the honorees, family and friends, attended the event, which was initiated by Genevieve Jones-Gesing, past president of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of […] Full Story
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Students Learn Arab Politics In Popular Marist Program
Published March 16, 2006
Years before Middle Eastern affairs became as pressing a concern for many globally conscious Americans, students were formally debating Arab world issues at Marist School. And the day that the political wing of Hamas had a surprise victory in Palestinian elections, youth from across Atlanta were debating the region’s polemical issues at Marist. The independent […]
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Hispanic Youth, Young Adults Meet, Look To Future
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published March 16, 2006Published: March 16, 2006 LAWRENCEVILLE—High school senior Ariana Mendez strengthened her faith and experienced fellowship with other young Hispanics at the daylong archdiocesan Spanish “Encuento” conference held Jan. 21 at St. Lawrence Church, to help her to go forth as a young woman of God and a positive example for her peers and six younger […] Full Story
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St. Pius X School Plans Spring Dance Concert
Published March 16, 2006
St. Pius X High School will present its annual spring dance concert on March 24-26 in the Msgr. Terry W. Young Center on the Atlanta school’s campus. Students in all dance levels at St. Pius X will showcase their talents in this concert. The performances begin at 8 p.m. Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March […] Full Story