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• Christ Redeemer, Dawsonville, Starts New Building

  Published July 1, 2004

  The growing Catholic community in Dawsonville broke ground May 30 for its first building at the site where its future church will be constructed. Christ Redeemer Mission, formed in March 1982 as a mission of St. Luke Church in Dahlonega, has established its church home at 991 Kilough Church Road, just off Georgia 400. The […] Full Story

• Outstanding Senior Was Mission’s ‘Only Child’

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published July 1, 2004

  When Mary Katherine Alldred graduated at the top of her class at North Forsyth High School this year, she had a mission—Christ Redeemer Mission—behind her. The 18-year-old, who will be attending Notre Dame University in South Bend, Ind., is “our Mary” to people like Jim and Rita Lowe, founding members of the mission. Baptized at […] Full Story

• Young Adult Answers ‘FAQs’ About Becoming Catholic

  By ANN BLASICK, Special Contributor
  Published July 1, 2004

  This article is the first in a series of interviews with young adults in the archdiocese who have recently joined the church. This month, David Mobley of Atlanta shares his answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how he decided to become Catholic as a young adult. David Mobley, a parishioner at the Cathedral […]

• Parish Art Auction Supports Scholarship Fund

  Published July 1, 2004

  St. Benedict Church opened its doors to parishioners and friends on Saturday, May 1, with the parish’s first Art Auction and Wine Tasting, an event the church plans to offer yearly. Attendees strolled around the Parish Life Center, bidding on silent auction items donated by parishioners, including original framed and matted photographs taken by Msgr. […]

• Parish Groups Provide New Hope For Job Seekers

  Published July 1, 2004

  Job seekers, recruiters, volunteers and employers gathered at St. Brigid Church in Alpharetta on Tuesday, May 11, for a night of greeting and job networking with one another. This “Network Extravaganza” was organized as a collaborative event by Jon Coriell of St. Brendan Church in Cumming and Cecil Clontz of St. Brigid’s, who sent over […]

• New Priests Offer Rich Heritages, Abiding Faith

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published July 1, 2004

  It was quite the international ordinación to the priesthood on Saturday, June 5, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, as two men ordained this year come from Asia and the third from South America. While bringing diverse cultural heritages and many languages including Spanish, Tagalog, and Korean, which were each used in the Mass […]

• Volunteers Help Behind The Scenes

  Published June 17, 2004

  It takes a cadre of more than 500 volunteers to make the 2004 Eucharistic Congress happen, said Cathy Hood, archdiocesan Secretary for Human Resources, and they come from all walks of life. “I do think it’s awesome that this many people offer to come and serve. These volunteers will do anything. That is the part […]

• Victoria! Hispanics Challenged To Share

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published June 17, 2004

  In the lively Spanish section of the Eucharistic Congress, speakers encouraged Hispanics to continue formation in the faith to fully embrace it while praising their particularly reverent and devotional strain of Catholicism, which serves to enrich the American church. Among them were former super middle-weight kickboxing champion and Marine Johnny Romero, who wore a tie […]

• Teens Challenged To Embrace Joy, Holiness

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 17, 2004

  At the teen track for the 2004 Eucharistic Congress, the evidence of the infectious spirit was everywhere. Teens crowding the stage to demonstrate hand motions to songs performed by Ed Bolduc and Band, and the many adults who mingled with the 16- and 17-year-old attendees were just a few of the reasons why many said […]

• REVIVE! Inspires Young Adults To Love Christ

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published June 17, 2004

  Bishop Sam Jacobs told the Catholic young adults at “REVIVE!” it is all about love—loving Jesus Christ without reservation. “Don’t come to God with a thimble and say, ‘Give me a thimbleful of love.’ Don’t come to God with a cup and say, ‘Give me a cupful of love.’ Don’t come to God with a […]

• 1,130 Wonderful Kids Go Wild For Christ

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special Contributor
  Published June 17, 2004

  Kindergarteners to middle-schoolers braved new territory at the 2004 Eucharistic Congress during a divinely scripted wild ride to encounter Christ. The journey culminated in the silence of more than 1,130 children and 250 volunteers kneeling before Jesus present in the Eucharist. The room, which came alive with inflatable palm trees and over 1,300 square feet […]

• Speakers See Eucharist As Key To Full Life

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published June 17, 2004

  The six speakers highlighting the general track of the 2004 Eucharistic Congress, who hail from places across the country and hold varying ministries and roles within the church and in society, each provided different nuances and insights into the big question of what it means to be Catholic and what the Eucharist means. Woven within […] Full Story

• Those In Military Remembered At Congress

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published June 17, 2004

  Almost every parish has received prayer requests for parishioners, their family members and their friends who are currently serving in the military. As a way of honoring the men and women in the armed forces and letting them and their families know that the archdiocese remembers their dedication and sacrifices, Archbishop John F. Donoghue and […] Full Story

• Benefit For St. Paul The Apostle Church Planned

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published June 17, 2004

  The Knights of Columbus from St. Francis of Assisi Church are looking for some folks who like barbecue and want to help some friends in need. In the early morning on April 26, a fire completely destroyed the building that housed St. Paul the Apostle Church in Cleveland, a mission of St. Francis of Assisi […] Full Story

• First Mission Trip Set For Hispanic Young Adults

  By First Mission Trip Set For Hispanic Young Adults
  Published June 17, 2004

  The archdiocesan Office of Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring its first mission trip, which will be to El Salvador July 17-25, and participants are seeking cash donations to bring to the orphans and others in need they’ll be serving. The trip to Central America is being carried out through the religious order … Continue reading First Mission Trip Set For Hispanic Young Adults

• Parish Shares Diversity Of Culture, Unity In Faith

  Published June 17, 2004

  When the church prays in the preface of Pentecost that the Holy Spirit has “created from the many languages of man one voice to profess one faith,” worshippers at St. Lawrence Church need only look about at Mass to see this diversity and unity right in their midst. Throughout the Easter season, members of the […] Full Story

• Thousands Gather For 2004 Eucharistic Congress

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published June 17, 2004

  A record number of people—over 23,000—thronged to the Georgia International Convention Center on Saturday, June 12, to participate in the ninth annual Eucharistic Congress, a daylong event sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The day, which was dedicated to the Eucharist, the central sacrament of the Catholic faith, brought together the faithful from all over […]

• Sister Raffaele Remembered For Kindness, Humor

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 3, 2004

  Msgr. Richard Lopez, teacher at St. Pius X High School, remembered Sister Rita Marie Raffaele, GNSH, as a combination of “wisdom and innocence.” Sister Raffaele who spent 34 of her 62 years as a Religious sister in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died May 26 at the Grey Nuns’ motherhouse in Yardley, Pa. She was 78. […]

• Our Lady Of Mercy Welcomes New Principal

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 3, 2004

  In 1972, armed with a degree in sociology from Georgia Southern College, George “Scotty” Paul was still unsure of what to do with his life. So he decided to join the U.S. Army for a few years to hopefully discern his future. Twenty years later Paul found his answer. After living and serving in exotic […]

• Speakers Set For Upcoming Theology On Tap

  By ANN BLASICK, Special Contributor
  Published June 3, 2004

  Hundreds of young adults listen intently to a talk in the backroom of a bar as the sun sets on a muggy Atlanta summer night. Members of the audience enjoy a beer or eat quesadillas or wings as the speaker shares personal stories, tells jokes, offers insights, and, most importantly, shares faith experiences. On any […]