Georgia
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Archdiocese Names New Development Director
By ERIKA ANDERSON-Staff Writer
Published February 9, 2006Bringing with her a wealth of experience in Catholic dioceses and the nonprofit arena, as well as a great love for the Catholic Church, Lorraine Clarke has been selected as the new archdiocesan director of development. She will begin her new role March 6. Since 2003, Clarke, 58, has served as the director of resource […] Full Story
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Queen Of Angels Students See Bright Future
Published February 9, 2006
In the future city of Satoria, the houses will run on fusion and have the technology to make meals, stock the pantry, and make phone calls for the homeowners. These houses will be the optimum in efficiency and environmentally friendly. Though it may sound unbelievable, Nathan Anderson, Taylor Mueller and Jon Stoff of Queen of […]
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Catechism Competition Creates Champions
Published February 9, 2006
At Holy Spirit Preparatory School, students kicked off Catholic Schools Week by showing off their knowledge of their Catholic faith. At the Lower School, students participated in the Monsignor (Edward J.) Dillon Catechism Bowl. Two students from each grade level two through six won classroom competitions and earned the right to compete in front of […] Full Story
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Catholic Educators To Hold Convention In Atlanta
Published February 9, 2006
More than 9,000 delegates and exhibitors are expected to attend the 103rd annual Convention and Exposition of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Atlanta April 18-21. The theme for the convention is “Charting the Future in Challenging Times.” The invitation to convene in the city was extended to Catholic educators by Archbishop Wilton D. […] Full Story
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Mass Memorializes Faith, Courage Of Mrs. King
By GRETCHEN KEISER,Staff Writer
Published February 9, 2006Although Coretta Scott King lived in the extraordinary shadow of her late husband Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., she was not eclipsed but radiated her own faithfulness to God and her own greatness, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory reflected at a memorial Mass celebrated for her at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Over her lifetime […] Full Story
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Coretta Scott King Remembered For Own Work
By ERIKA ANDERSON and CNS-Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2006Coretta Scott King, who died Jan. 30 at age 78, will be remembered for her fidelity to civil rights and nonviolent justice that had been sought by her husband, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. She died during the night at a holistic health center in Baja California, Mexico. Funeral arrangements are pending. “A good […]
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Deacon Jack Jansen Left Legacy In Family, Parish
By GRETCHEN KEISER,Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2006After Deacon Jack Jansen raised his own family of nine, he was encouraged by his spiritual director to turn some of his exuberant attention to his parish family. Taking the advice of Father Tom Francis, OCSO, he entered formation to become a permanent deacon serving his parish of St. Pius X in Conyers. He was […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Essay Contest Open To High School Students
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2006St. Patrick’s Day 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 the cultural traditions of the Irish but also the historic American commitment to embrace the multifaceted traditions of all immigrant peoples who have come to America’s shores. In the […] Full Story
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Catholic Charities Seeks Furniture For Evacuees
Published February 2, 2006
Catholic Charities of the Atlanta Archdiocese is continuing to collect used furniture in good condition for Hurricane Katrina evacuees moving out of hotels and into apartments, many of whom have no household items and are in desperate need. Secretary for Catholic Charities Joe Krygiel said that about 3,000 households are still in hotels with a […]
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Permanent Deacons To Be Ordained
Published February 2, 2006
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will ordain 15 men to the permanent diaconate Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The men represent 14 different parishes and include two Hispanic candidates and one Vietnamese candidate. The new deacons will join the over 140 ordained deacons who are in active ministry […] Full Story
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Serrans Hold Poster, Essay Contest For Vocations
Published February 2, 2006
The Serra Club of Northwest Atlanta will again sponsor its annual poster and essay contest in conjunction with the archdiocesan Vocations Fair, which will be held March 11 at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The theme for this year’s contest is “We Are The Lord’s,” which is Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory’s motto. Poster submissions […]
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Jewish Museum Hosts Catholic Holocaust Survivor
Published February 2, 2006
Dr. Mathew ‘Maciej’ Sikorski, a Holocaust survivor from Poland and author of “Innocence and Reality: A Miraculous Journey of Faith and Family During WWII,” will speak about his memoir at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, at The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. The talk is free and open to the public. A discussion and […]
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Annual Hunger Walk To Be Held March 12
Published February 2, 2006
The 2006 Hunger Walk/Run will be held Sunday, March 12, at Turner Field and will benefit several Atlanta hunger relief organizations, including the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Registration begins at noon, and the 10K run begins at 1 p.m. The 5K Walk/Fun Run will follow at 2:30 p.m. Participants can also enjoy old-fashioned carnival […]
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To End Abortion Christians Must Raise Voices, Pray
By PRISCILLA GREEAR,Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2006As rain clouds amassed outside of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, inside Bishop-emeritus William G. Curlin of Charlotte, N.C., challenged Catholics attending the Mass for the Unborn on Jan. 23 to pray and strive without ceasing to live in Christ’s love, with concern and advocacy not only for the rights of the unborn but […]
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Pro-Life Mass, March Call For Justice For Unborn
Published January 27, 2006
Spirits were high and momentum was on the side of some 2,000 Catholic and other pro-life faithful who gathered under a blue sky on Jan. 21 for a Mass and memorial near the Georgia Capitol to mark the 32nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision to legalize abortion and to mourn the deaths of […]
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Marriage Encounter To Hold Valentine Ball
Published January 26, 2006
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring the 21st annual World Marriage Day Valentine Ball on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Holiday Inn Select at Chamblee-Dunwoody. The ball will begin with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. The event will also feature door prizes, a silent auction and dancing until 1 a.m. with […]
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Corpus Christi Choir Hosts ‘Gospel Extravaganza’
Published January 26, 2006
A “Gospel Extravaganza” featuring the Corpus Christi Gospel Choir and other choirs will be held at the church Sunday, Feb. 12, to help fund a mission trip by the choir to Grenada. One of a small number of Catholic churches with a gospel choir, the Corpus Christi Gospel Choir came together in July 1999 under […]
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Annual Shepherd’s Night Dinner Set For Feb. 7
Published January 26, 2006
Archdiocesan Catholics are invited to support Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and the priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta by attending the annual “Shepherd’s Night” dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at St. Brigid Church. Sponsored by the Serra Clubs of Atlanta, the event will honor the work and ministry of the archdiocesan and religious order priests […]
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Credit Union Expands Its Services For Catholics
Published January 26, 2006
As the staff of the Georgia Federal Credit Union looks forward to celebrating the one-year anniversary of its affiliation with the Archdiocese of Atlanta in February, a number of announcements enhancing the organization’s relationship with Catholics of the archdiocese have been announced. The Catholic division of GCFU is “dedicated to the ongoing support of the […]
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Mass To Give Special Focus To Those Who Are Ill
Published January 26, 2006
A special archdiocesan-wide Mass including the Anointing of the Sick will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, at noon at Holy Spirit Church. The liturgy is sponsored by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, whose primary mission is to assist the sick and the less fortunate. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory recently wrote a letter to the […]