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• St. John Neumann To Hold Parish Mission

  Published April 21, 2005

  St. John Neumann Church will hold a parish mission on Monday-Wednesday, May 2-4, focusing on God’s love, forgiveness, healing and renewal. The mission will be led by Father Tom Vigliotta, OFM, of the Franciscan Ministry of the Word. All are invited to attend. Father Vigliotta will lead the three-day mission to help participants prepare for […]

• Giving Characterized The Life Of OLA Deacon

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Staff Writer
  Published April 14, 2005

  It wasn’t often that Deacon Robert “Bob” Gresher won while playing poker with his buddies from Our Lady of the Assumption Church. “He was a great host and a good loser,” said Father William Seli, SM, former pastor of OLA, and the first organizer of the poker group, which started over 20 years ago. “We […]

• Memorial Mass Is Diverse, Ecumenical Gathering

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO and ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writers
  Published April 14, 2005

  Solemn and respectful was the mood as Catholics and non-Catholics from around the metropolitan area gathered for the archdiocesan memorial Mass for Pope John Paul II, celebrated on Thursday, April 7, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, dressed in the deep red vestments connoting “feasts of the apostles,” presided at […]

• Pope Praised For Ecumenical, Interfaith Dialogue

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 14, 2005

  A Protestant minister wearing a white robe and red stole, one among about 30 Christian, Jewish and Muslim representatives, spoke a prayer of intercession for “our Holy Father” from the pulpit during a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King. In the congregation, young Turkish Muslims from the Istanbul Cultural Center came to […]

• Local Catholics Reflect On Pope’s Influence, Love

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 14, 2005

  Father Theodore Book arrived outside of Vatican City at 4:30 a.m. to get in line to pay his final respects to Pope John Paul II, and he passed before the pontiff’s body at 2:30 p.m. that day, after a peaceful 10-and-a-half hour wait. The parochial vicar at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Kennesaw, happened to […] Full Story

• Brother Placid Scheiding, OCSO, Dies April 6

  Published April 14, 2005

  Brother Placid Scheiding, 80, of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance (Trappist) at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, died Wednesday, April 6. He entered into the monastic life on June 26, 1946, and made his solemn profession on Jan. 1, 1952. As customary, the body of a deceased brother is received by the […]

• Fire Destroys Wooden Monastery, Stained-Glass Studio

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published April 14, 2005

  The original monastery building constructed of pine in 1944 by monks at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit burned to the ground March 31 in a fire believed started by lightning. While there were no serious injuries, valuable goods and an irreplaceable part of the monastery’s history were lost in the fire, which began just […]

• Atlanta Jewish Community Remembers Pope

  Published April 7, 2005

  The American Jewish Committee, an international Jewish organization that has advanced inter-religious understanding worldwide for more than half a century, worked with the pope directly on numerous occasions at the Vatican. The executive director of the group’s Atlanta chapter, Sherry Frank, noted the passing of Pope John Paul II with this statement. “The American Jewish […]

• Province Bishops Share Memories, Praise For Pope

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 7, 2005

  In statements published in their diocesan newspapers or Web sites, the bishops of the Atlanta Province expressed their sorrow over the death of Pope John Paul II, while praising his pastoral leadership throughout his papacy. Bishop J. Kevin Boland of Savannah spoke of the times he was able to meet with the Holy Father. “I […]

• Local Church Leaders Praise Pope’s Witness, Wisdom

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 7, 2005

  Church leaders across the Atlanta Archdiocese were inspired by many aspects of Pope John Paul II’s exemplary Catholic life, from his philosophical writings and pastoral gentleness, to his work for peace and travels across religious and national boundaries worldwide to spread the good news of Christ. As the pope strove to revitalize the church and […]

• Dying Pope Preached Moving Sermon, Archbishop Says

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 7, 2005

  It was supposed to be a celebration, a Mass to officially welcome Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to the Cathedral of Christ the King. But a Mass held just a few hours after news was received of Pope John Paul II’s death April 2 quickly turned a celebratory occasion into a somber one. Black fabric draped […]

• Georgia Governor Marks Pope’s Death

  Published April 7, 2005

  Gov. Sonny Perdue issued the following statement Saturday, April 2, regarding the passing of Pope John Paul II: “Mary and I wish to express our sadness at the passing of Pope John Paul II and our condolences to Archbishop Gregory and Georgia’s entire Catholic community of faith.  Pope John Paul II was a beloved leader […]

• Archbishop Remembers ‘Gentle, Loving Shepherd’

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 7, 2005

  In a press conference held less than two hours after Pope John Paul II’s death, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said that the church had lost “a most faithful pastor and teacher.” At the rectory of the Cathedral of Christ the King, in front of members of the secular media of Atlanta, Archbishop Gregory recounted his […]

• Prayer Vigil Brings Community Together In Prayer

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 7, 2005

  As word came that Pope John Paul II was gravely ill, archdiocesan Catholics flocked to the Cathedral of Christ the King to pray for their shepherd and to find comfort in community and in the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Hundreds of people crowded into the Cathedral Friday, April 1, for a prayer […]

• Savannah To Host Regional Stewardship Conference

  Published April 7, 2005

  The fourth annual Regional Stewardship Conference will be held on Saturday, April 23, at the Savannah DeSoto Hilton. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Charlotte, Charleston, Raleigh and Savannah, the conference will help bring the stewardship message to life with keynote speaker Father Dan Mahan, pastor of St. Louis Church in […] Full Story

• IHM School To Host Annual Auction

  Published April 7, 2005

  Immaculate Heart of Mary School will host its second annual auction on Saturday, April 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. This year’s theme is “A Tailgate Party.” All are invited to join the IHM community as the gym is transformed into a fantastic tailgate setting filled with great food, fabulous auction […] Full Story

• Annual Teleconference To Address End-of-Life Issues

  Published April 7, 2005

  A panel discussion featuring nationally known speakers on ethical dilemmas related to end of life will be presented at the Hospice Foundation of America’s 12th annual bereavement teleconference. The panel will address the relationship of ethics, values, religion and legalities. VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Atlanta will serve as a local downlink sponsor. The national, […] Full Story

• Memorial Planned For Missionaries Of The Poor Brothers

  Published April 3, 2005

  A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew Church at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7, to honor two religious brothers of the Missionaries of the Poor who were killed Oct. 27 in Kingston, Jamaica. Suresh Barwa, 22, a native of India, and Marco Laspuna, 31, a native of the Philippines, were shot at […]

• St. Matthew’s Breaks Ground For New Church

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 1, 2005

  In the early years of the formation of St. Matthew’s Church, if a family did not show up for Mass on Sunday, they later received a phone call from a worried fellow parishioner. Betty Cohron remembers those first years well. A parishioner since 1964, she played the church organ for 23 years. On Aug. 18 […] Full Story

• Sister Briege Brings Healing Ministry To St. Benedict’s

  Published April 1, 2005

  Sister Briege McKenna, OSC, recently brought her healing ministry to the Church of St. Benedict, touching many lives with her spiritual gifts and faith. Sponsored by the Marian Servants of the Blessed Trinity, Sister Briege visited St. Benedict on Saturday, Nov. 5. Father Paul Flood gave a rousing homily at the Mass, as he stepped […]