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• Parish Hosts Founder Of Post Abortion Ministry

  Published February 17, 2005

  St. Brigid Respect Life Ministry invites the public to hear Mary Ann McNeil, founder and director of PATH, a registered nonprofit program in the Atlanta Archdiocese, which fosters a process of compassionate healing and restoration for women and men wounded by abortion. This evening is for everyone who has been directly or indirectly affected by […] Full Story

• Candidates, Catechumens Welcomed With Joy

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 17, 2005

  Valerie Calloway wanted the best for her only daughter, so she enrolled her in Catholic school. In fifth grade, her daughter expressed a desire to become Catholic, and Calloway encouraged her, knowing that there was “no serious religion” practiced in their family. Calloway has watched her daughter grow into a mother, and has witnessed firsthand […] Full Story

• Spring Hill College Offers Marriage Course At Atlanta Extension Site

  Published February 10, 2005

  Spring Hill College has announced that the course “Human Sexuality and Marriage” will be offered at its Atlanta extension site on six Saturdays beginning Feb. 26 and continuing on March 5 and 19 and April 2, 16 and 30. The course deals with the ethical dimensions of human sexual behavior and examines Christian marriage especially […]

• Women, Youth To Be Recognized By AACCW

  Published February 10, 2005

  Outstanding women and youth of the archdiocese will be honored on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the annual Recognition Day sponsored by the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. Mass in honor of the women and youth selected as outstanding by their individual parishes or missions will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of […]

• UGA Catholic Center Hosts Annual 5-K ‘Human Race’

  Published February 10, 2005

  The Catholic Center at the University of Georgia invites runners and walkers to participate in its 27th annual 5-K Human Race, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26. Entry forms can be found on the Catholic Center’s Web site at www.uga.edu/cc. Following registration from 7-8:30 a.m., the race starts at 9 a.m. at the […] Full Story

• Students’ Work Honored For Seeking Solutions To Poverty

  Published February 10, 2005

  Catholic Social Services’ Parish and Community Ministry Program announced the award winners for the third annual Archdiocesan Catholic Campaign for Human Development Arts Contest for Catholic school students in grades seven to 12 with the theme: “Unlock Opportunities: End Poverty.” Students used posters, poems or multi-media designs to communicate their understanding of poverty and what […]

• Filipino-Americans Celebrate Santo Niño Fiesta

  By This article was provided by the committee organizing the Santo Niño celebration.
  Published February 10, 2005

  About 400 Filipino-Americans from across Georgia celebrated the Santo Niño fiesta on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Corpus Christi Church, taking part in a Catholic devotion from their homeland that is over 475 years old. A warm and sunny day with clouds floating across blue skies was perfect for the celebration of the 13th annual Santo […] Full Story

• Art Auction To Benefit Our Lady Of Mercy High School

  Published February 10, 2005

  For the third year, Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fayette County will host an art exhibition and auction featuring a wide range of art and sculpture. A major fund-raiser for the school, the auction will be held on Saturday evening, Feb. 19, at the school at 7:30 p.m., with a preview at 6:30 […]

• New Catholic Musical To Be Performed At St. Brigid

  Published February 10, 2005

  A new Catholic musical with 21 original songs, and singers and actors from the Catholic community, will be performed in February and March at St. Brigid Church. Entitled “The Wonders of His Love,” the musical is written and directed by David Burke, who holds a bachelor’s degree in music theory/composition and in choral music education. … Continue reading New Catholic Musical To Be Performed At St. Brigid

• Women Of Northwest Deanery To Meet Feb. 12

  Published February 10, 2005

  Catholic women from the 32 parishes in the Northwest Deanery of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women are invited to a meeting on Saturday, Feb. 12, at St. John Vianney Church, 1920 Skyview Drive. The program will include updating bylaws and electing members to serve on the nominating committee for the AACCW and for […] Full Story

• Catholic Schools Aid Soldiers, Tsunami Survivors

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 10, 2005

  During national Catholic Schools Week, which was celebrated Jan. 30-Feb. 5, many of the schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta chose to focus on service to others and appreciation within their communities. Catholic Schools Week at St. Jude the Apostle School found students celebrating their many blessings, while reaching out to those serving the country […]

• Marist Boys Get By Blessed Trinity In Double OT

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 9, 2005

  On the eve of Super Bowl XLIII, it took two overtimes for Marist School to outpace Blessed Trinity in a low scoring game 51-48. Marist was led by senior shooting guard John (“JJ”) Mann with 23 points. Blessed Trinity senior forward Arris Brundidge scored 27 points in a losing cause. In the girls game Marist […]

• Recognition Day Mass For Women, Youth

  Published February 9, 2005

  The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will celebrate the annual AACCW Recognition Day for outstanding women and youth on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, beginning at 10 a.m. Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue will be the principal celebrant of the Mass with the spiritual moderator […]

• Cathedral To Present Lenten Music Series On Fridays

  Published February 3, 2005

  Throughout the ages, the Fridays of Lent have been a special time of fasting and reflection. And throughout the ages musicians have created some of the most extraordinary music ever written for the various celebrations of Lent. This year, on the five Fridays of Lent, the Cathedral of Christ the King will present a new […] Full Story

• Archbishop Affirms Deacons’ Many Roles

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 3, 2005

  They are an essential part of the ministry of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and at a special Mass and reception in their honor, hundreds of permanent deacons were affirmed by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory for their many contributions. On Jan. 27, deacons who serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered at […] Full Story

• Faith-Based Groups Rally Around Proposed Amendment

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 3, 2005

  Less than a month into his role as the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory stood shoulder to shoulder at the state Capitol with Gov. Sonny Perdue and other advocates of an amendment that would allow faith-based organizations to apply for state funds. January 28 was a chilly day as […]

• Ignatius House Offers Lenten Prayer Exercises

  Published February 3, 2005

  The Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center is offering a weekly program of direction for daily prayer at home and individual consultation during the season of Lent to anyone interested in a special spiritual way to spend the Lenten season. The weeks of prayer will cover phases of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola along […]

• Mini-Series On Mass Part Of St. Anthony’s Parish Renewal

  Published February 3, 2005

  In 2003 and 2004, St. Anthony of Padua Church in the historic West End of Atlanta underwent a strategic planning process. Numerous meetings were held with community members, staff and parishioners to discern parish concerns. In part because of this undertaking, and in recognition of the Year of the Eucharist declared by Pope John Paul […]

• Fallen Soldier Taught Respect, Loved Life

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published February 3, 2005

  A calm rhythm of mourning settled in the sanctuary of Transfiguration Church as the parents of Pfc. Jesus Fonseca Jr. knelt and recited the rosary in Spanish before the wooden coffin, draped with the American flag and a small Mexican one, that cradled the body of their son, who was shot while serving in Iraq. […] Full Story

• Athens Parish Holds ‘Christ Renews His Parish’ Weekends

  Published January 27, 2005

  Thirty men from St. Joseph Parish spent the weekend of Dec. 11-12, 2004, at Monsignor Donovan High School in Athens, taking part in St. Joseph’s second “Christ Renews His Parish” weekend for men. CRHP has existed for more than 30 years. Recommended by the renewal office of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the program, […]