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• Annual Workshop Hones Children’s Voices

  Published May 19, 2005

  In February, 150 children who sing in choirs around the Atlanta Archdiocese gathered for a Saturday workshop with Paige Mathis, director of Young Singers of Callanwolde. The daylong workshop, an annual event that began in 1997, ended with the children singing together as an archdiocesan children’s choir at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at Holy Spirit […] Full Story

• Pipe Organ ‘To Be Held In High Esteem’

  Published May 19, 2005

  As the Second Vatican Council spoke of the value of having authentic elements in liturgy, Hamilton Smith, music director at the Cathedral of Christ the King, spoke of the value of a church having a pipe organ. While acknowledging that some parishes are unable to have one, he said a pipe organ produces pure sounds […]

• Memorial Mass Planned For Father Drohan

  Published May 19, 2005

  A memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Father Joseph Walter Drohan will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE. The celebrants for the Mass will be Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and the priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. All […]

• New Priest To Be Ordained May 28

  Published May 19, 2005

  On Saturday, May 28, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will ordain Rev. Mr. Neil Joseph Herlihy 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. On Friday, May 27, all are invited to pray […]

• Two Missions Build One Foundation On The Rock

  Published May 19, 2005

  And on this Rock two west central Georgia mission communities built their church. The rural communities of St. John the Baptist Mission, Thomaston, and St. Ann’s Mission, Barnesville, united as a parish May 1 for their first Mass in their new building named St. Peter the Rock Church, located between the two former worship sites […] Full Story

• Athens Nun Celebrates Golden Jubilee

  Published May 19, 2005

  Sister Helen Marie Gates, IHM, a member of the staff at St. Joseph School, Athens, celebrated her golden jubilee on March 10. For the past 50 years, Sister Helen has faithfully lived the charism of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM)—to educate with love, creative hope and fidelity. The faculty of […] Full Story

• Grey Nuns Give Statue To Parish Named For Foundress

  Published May 19, 2005

  The Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart gave a special gift to the people of St. Marguerite d’Youville Church in Lawrenceville on April 16. Sister Marlene Butler, president of the Grey Nuns, presented a statue of St. Marguerite to the parish during a 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass at the church. St. Marguerite was the foundress […]

• Chant, Sacred Classics Reverberate Again In Parishes

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published May 19, 2005

  From the Cappella Antiqua at Holy Spirit Church, to the Archdiocesan Festival Choir, to the Cathedral of Christ the King and other parishes, Catholics around the Atlanta Archdiocese are praising God and meditating on His glory using centuries-old, traditional sacred and classical music. Albert Ahlstrom, Ph.D., music director at Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta, is one […] Full Story

• School Council Celebrates End Of Term

  Published May 12, 2005

  A celebration was held on April 18 at Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant in Buckhead at the conclusion of two years of service for the inaugural members of the Elementary and Secondary Catholic Schools Council (ESCSC). This archdiocesan advisory board was convened in the 2003-2004 school year and replaced the former archdiocesan school board, which was dissolved […] Full Story

• Young Adult Track To Generate Spiritual Energy

  Published May 12, 2005

  A young adult track, “Revive!” for those 18 to 40 years old, single and married, will be held as part of the Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park on Friday evening, June 3. This year’s theme is “Explore the Mystery.” Ann Blasick, director of YAM, the archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry, […] Full Story

• Rabbi Projects Continuing Progress In Jewish-Catholic Relations Under New Pope

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published May 12, 2005

  Rabbi David Blumenthal of Emory University believes that Pope Benedict XVI will continue the work for peace and reconciliation in Catholic-Jewish relations of Pope John Paul II, who took many historic steps forward, including welcoming Jewish visitors often, recognizing Israel as the legitimate Jewish homeland, and praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The late […]

• Jubilarians To Be Honored At June 1 Mass

  Published May 12, 2005

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate the annual Mass for Jubilarians on Wednesday, June 1, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Among this year’s jubilarians is Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue who will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Also celebrating their golden jubilees are Father Richard Morrow, […] Full Story

• Diaconate Class Instituted As Readers, Acolytes

  Published May 12, 2005

  The Rite of Institution of Reader and Acolyte was celebrated at St. Augustine Church in Covington April 5 for the 22 men studying for the permanent diaconate in the class of 2008. The rite was celebrated for the first time by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory since his installation as archbishop of Atlanta. Deacon Loris Sinanian, […]

• Atlanta Priest Named ‘Leader Of The Future’

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 12, 2005

  Regular readers of Ebony magazine were greeted with a familiar face while flipping through the pages of the April edition. Among the articles about hip-hop star Kanye West and stories about the latest fashions, a photo of a smiling Father Ricardo Bailey leapt from the pages of the popular magazine. Father Bailey, parochial vicar at […]

• Athens Church, School Say Goodbye To Beloved Sisters

  Published May 12, 2005

  St. Joseph’s Church and School will host a farewell Mass and reception in honor of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, on Sunday, May 22, at 11:45 a.m. The sisters, who have served the St. Joseph community since 1969, will be leaving for other assignments and will serve their last day at […]

• CTK To Celebrate Pope John Paul II’s Birthday

  Published May 12, 2005

  The Cathedral of Christ the King will host a special celebration in honor of Pope John Paul II’s birthday May 18 in the Cathedral’s parish hall. “Karol Jozef Wojtyla, His Holiness John Paul II, From Wadowice to the Vatican” will celebrate the late pontiff’s birthday from a unique angle. Sharon Zukauckas, organizer of the event, […]

• Eucharistic Congress Highlights Year Of Eucharist For Archdiocese

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published May 12, 2005

  The preparations are in process, the plans are being set and the prayers are fervently rising to heaven. A dedicated group of volunteers and archdiocesan employees is working with focus and dedication on this year’s Eucharistic Congress, which will be held on Friday evening, June 3, and all day on Saturday, June 4, at the […]

• Chihuly Sculptures Recreated At St. Jude’s

  Published May 5, 2005

  Students at St. Jude the Apostle School caught the excitement of artist Dale Chihuly’s work this year thanks to one of their teachers, Beth Deery. “I fell in love with Chihuly’s sculptures the moment I was introduced to them. I felt his medium and style would excite the children and catch their attention,” Deery said. […]

• Hispanic Youth Recharged At Annual Easter Retreat

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published May 5, 2005

  Malessa Páez had been mourning the accidental death of her half brother two years earlier and was angry at God and isolating herself, so when her mom encouraged her to go to church she repeatedly refused. But one day she woke up and somehow decided to go to San Felipe de Jesus Mission in Forest […]

• Theme Of Dignity Linked To HIV/AIDS Prevention

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published May 5, 2005

  At the 2005 “Pascua Juvenil,” Hispanic young adults heard about the pandemic of HIV/AIDS, which affects many Latinos, but heard about it in light of the theme of human dignity. Brenda Tirado Torres, a member of the National Catholic AIDS Network and a volunteer with the archdiocesan AIDS ministry, spoke of many forces that contribute […] Full Story