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• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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, […]

• 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, […]

• 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 […]

• Calling All Volunteers For The Eucharistic Congress

  Published May 5, 2005

  Sue Stubbs, the volunteer coordinator for this year’s Eucharistic Congress, is looking for many dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to help out at this event, which brings over 20,000 attendees to the Georgia International Convention Center. The assistance of a great number of people is always required, as the event is quite large and put on […]

• Cancer Home Doing Christ’s Work, Archbishop Says

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 5, 2005

  Quietly he walked over to each one of them. They showed him pictures of their families. They shook his hand. They told him about their experiences in the war. Some were too weak to get out of bed. Others sat up and joked with him. And one by one, he blessed them all. Archbishop Wilton […]

• Mother’s Courage, Steadfast Love Honored

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published May 5, 2005

  Fifty years ago Leovigilda Ramírez Mansour was a 28-year-old in Bogota, Colombia. She told her father that she was going on a vacation on the coast, but, in a day and age when women and even men lived at home until they married, she actually boarded a plane to the United States, seeking a better […]

• Preparing For First Communion Together

  Published May 5, 2005

  Approximately 280 students, parent volunteers and teachers from St. Catherine of Siena School, Kennesaw, St. Joseph School, Marietta, Queen of Angels School, Roswell, and St. Mary School, Rome, came together April 13 for the fifth annual Jesus Day Retreat, a day of fun, sharing and reflection for second-graders preparing to make their first Communion. Held […]

• Archbishop Celebrates Gift Of Scouting

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 5, 2005

  A bell choir processed up the aisle and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church became awash in khaki and olive green as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated his first Archdiocesan Scout Mass in Atlanta. Held on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, March 19, the Mass brought together Scouts from throughout the archdiocese. Archbishop Gregory celebrated the … Continue reading Archbishop Celebrates Gift Of Scouting