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• 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 […]

• ‘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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• Passage Of ‘Right To Know’ Bill Called Historic Step

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 10, 2005

  Catholic pro-life leaders around the Archdiocese of Atlanta applauded the passage on March 4 by the Georgia General Assembly of legislation that guarantees that all women planning abortions will be provided with comprehensive information concerning abortion and alternatives. The legislation also includes a required 24-hour waiting period before the procedure. The law requires that women […]

• Upcoming Pallium Trip Offers Unique Pilgrimage

  Published March 10, 2005

  Archdiocesan Catholics have the opportunity to make a special pilgrimage with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to Rome, Italy, June 22-July 2, as he receives 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 […]

• Retreat Offers Yoga As Preparation For Prayer

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 10, 2005

  At the Monastery of the Holy Spirit and at churches throughout the archdiocese, Catholics are drawing upon the practice of yoga as the new year begins, in a holistic approach to physical fitness and flexibility, stress management and spiritual growth. When the monastery in Conyers held its first retreat on yoga and Christianity last fall, […]

• All Saints Class Fosters Good Posture, Vitality

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 10, 2005

  Beth Scupham begins her weekly yoga class at All Saints Church, with everyone standing erect in a quiet “mountain posture” and being mindful of their breath and focusing on what they’re doing in the moment. They then do some different postures standing and later do some on the floor. Following a short rest they have […]

• Bill Corrigan, Peace And Justice Advocate, Dies

  Published March 10, 2005

  —At the memorial Mass for Bill Corrigan the Gospel was the Beatitudes. For those who knew him, his life had already been a vivid witness to this Scripture. Unbowed by age, Mr. Corrigan remained a stalwart Christian activist for peace and social justice, until illness incapacitated him. He died Feb. 25 at the age of […]