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• Chrism Mass Witnesses To God’s Presence In The Mixing Of Water And Oil

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 31, 2005

  Some 170 priests from around the Atlanta Archdiocese joined their new shepherd Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory for the annual Chrism Mass celebrated March 22 at the Cathedral of Christ the King. During the Mass on the Tuesday of Holy Week, the archbishop blessed the holy oils to be used by priests in the archdiocese for […] Full Story

• Children Serve As Symbols At Holy Thursday Mass

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 31, 2005

  As she sat on the bench, her bare feet resting on the marble floor of the sanctuary of the Cathedral of Christ the King on Holy Thursday, Mary Grace Heller waited patiently for Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to come to her. Mary Grace, 9, admitted she was nervous as she watched Archbishop Gregory wash the […] Full Story

• Msgr. Kiernan Steps Down As Vicar General

  Published March 31, 2005

  As he steps down as vicar general for pastoral ministries, Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan, 80, the senior active priest in the archdiocese, is happy to be once again “just a pastor” who can devote his attention entirely to his parish. For the past five years he has served as a vicar general while also continuing […] Full Story

• New Catholics’ Faith Lights Up Easter Vigil

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published March 31, 2005

  The rich symbolism of the Easter Vigil Mass fills everyone with joy as the dark night lit by the Easter fire and the dark church where lectors read the history of God’s saving action from Old Testament Scriptures give way to a burst of light in the sanctuary and the singing of the “Gloria.” But […]

• Alliance Of Two Hearts Vigil Graced By Archbishops

  Published March 31, 2005

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue and 13 priests from the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered at St. Peter Chanel Church March 4 to celebrate the Lenten First Friday Vigil Mass in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Each month the faithful of the Alliance of the Two Hearts gather for a vigil […]

• Sophia Academy Founder To Be Magnificat Speaker

  Published March 31, 2005

  Marie S. Corrigan, visionary and founder of Sophia Academy in Atlanta, will speak at the next Magnificat breakfast, set for Saturday, April 30. Corrigan will speak about the many providential events that have influenced her life. After the premature birth of identical twin daughters, she embarked on a long journey of medical care for the […] Full Story

• ‘Pascua Juvenil’ Planned For Hispanic Young Adults

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 31, 2005

  The Office of Hispanic Young Adult Ministry will sponsor a bilingual Easter celebration for young adults with the theme of “Human Dignity, God’s Gift” on Saturday, April 16, at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. The day of spiritual renewal during the Easter season called “Pascua Juvenil,” or “Easter for Youth,” is a tradition for young people […] Full Story

• Archbishop Announces Senior Administrative Appointments

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO and ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writers
  Published March 31, 2005

  As part of establishing a strong support team, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced several changes in the senior administrative staff for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Effective April 24, he has appointed Father Joseph Corbett as vicar general of the archdiocese, succeeding Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan, who is stepping down from the role of vicar […] Full Story

• The Irish ‘Drown In Shamrocks’ On Saint’s Day

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 24, 2005

  On a chilly, overcast day, like many St. Patrick’s Days in their native Ireland, the Irish faithful of Atlanta gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King for the annual Mass to honor the saint who converted many to Christianity. The March 17 Mass, sponsored annually by the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, was celebrated […]

• Wonder What Bernadette Gave Up For Lent?

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published March 24, 2005

  Cathedral of Christ the King spiritual formation coordinator Bernadette Flowers decided to give something unusual up for Lent this year—her hair. She joined thousands of people across the country willing to let go of glamour for a good cause: fund-raising for research into childhood cancer. Flowers was among several dozen people who had their heads … Continue reading Wonder What Bernadette Gave Up For Lent?

• Archbishop Gregory To Lead Pilgrimage To Italy

  Published March 24, 2005

  A pilgrimage is planned with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to Rome, Italy, June 22-July 2, when he will receive the pallium from Pope John Paul II. On June 29, at St. Peter’s Basilica, the Holy Father will celebrate a special Mass during which he will present the pallium to Archbishop Gregory as well as other […] Full Story

• OLA Teacher’s Crosses Inspire Students, Collectors

  By SHARON BLACK, Special Contributor
  Published March 24, 2005

  One of the most universally recognized symbols of Christianity in the world, the cross serves as a powerful visual reminder of Jesus and the sacrifice He made for humanity. Imagine then, the impact that a beautiful collection of crosses might have on Catholic school students. Mary Baxter, a seventh-grade teacher at Our Lady of the […]

• Dahlonega Parish Helps Teens Experience Rome

  Published March 24, 2005

  Nine teenagers and two chaperones from St. Luke the Evangelist Church spent the week of Ash Wednesday in Rome, Italy, and for many of them it was a life-changing experience in the Eternal City. The idea to travel to Rome surfaced when the chaperones, Suzanne and Steve Berninger, were in Rome at the same time […] Full Story

• Fair Highlights Breadth Of Religious Vocations

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 24, 2005

  A large crowd made up mostly of young people gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King March 12 for the opportunity to further explore the possibility of a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. The second annual Vocations Fair, sponsored by the archdiocesan vocations office and vocations director Father Brian Higgins, drew over […] Full Story

• SPX Community Sings Praises Of New Arts Wing

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published March 17, 2005

  The drive was called “Building on Faith,” and at St. Pius X High School March 11 they celebrated the fulfillment of this project which brought together many generations associated with the archdiocese’s first Catholic high school to build something wonderful for students in this new millennium. Completed in less than a year’s time, the new […]

• Community Groups Shower Mothers In Need

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special Contributor
  Published March 17, 2005

  Amid the oppressive struggles of newly arriving immigrants and other poor who come to Our Lady of the Americas Mission in Doraville is a monthly celebration of hope and joy for new life. Expectant mothers at the mission and those who have recently delivered their babies are invited the first Thursday of each month to […] Full Story

• Christ’s Disciples To Knock On Doors For Holy Week

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 17, 2005

  Catholics this March 23-27 will go forth like the first disciples and spread the Good News to all the ends of the archdiocese, or at least their parish boundaries, as they make door-to-door house calls to invite people to Holy Week activities at their churches. The sponsor of Holy Week MegaMission USA 2005 is Youth […]

• Archbishop Donoghue Named Prep School Rector

  Published March 17, 2005

  School officials at Holy Spirit Preparatory School recently announced the appointment of Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue as the first rector of the school. The rector is symbolically entrusted with the preservation of the school’s growing body of traditions, including the house system, honor system, matriculation and graduation. Established in 1996, Holy Spirit Preparatory School strives […]

• Donovan High School Announces Closing

  Published March 17, 2005

  The board of directors of Monsignor Donovan High School announced March 11 that the school does not have the financial resources to continue operating at the anticipated levels of enrollment and will close at the end of the current school year. Currently, there are a total of 41 students enrolled at the school in ninth […]

• Annual Scout Mass To Be Held At IHM Parish

  Published March 10, 2005

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate the 2005 archdiocesan Scout Mass on Saturday, March 19, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 1 p.m. The annual Mass will honor all youth and adults who are involved in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire programs in the archdiocese. Preceding the Scout Mass, the Catholic Committee […] Full Story