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• Diaconal Class Of 2007 Instituted As Readers, Acolytes

  By LORIS R. SINANIAN, Special Contributor
  Published May 13, 2004

  On the eve of the celebration of St. Patrick, 15 men in the diaconal formation class of 2007 took a major step in their progress toward ordination to the order of deacon at St. Matthew’s Church. The candidates were instituted as readers and acolytes in a rite celebrated by Archbishop John F. Donoghue and concelebrated […] Full Story

• Catholic Center’s 5K Human Race Helps People

  By AUGUSTO MICHAEL TRUJILLO, Special Contributor
  Published May 13, 2004

  The 26th Annual 5K Human Race, organized by the Catholic Center at the University of Georgia, was held on March 20. The race raised over $11,000 for three different charitable organizations. The proceeds from this race were donated to St. Mary’s Hospice, Camp St. Francis, which provides young children with a summer opportunity to develop […]

• NBA’s Anthony Jordan Keeps Cool On The Court

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 13, 2004

  On a black nylon cord around his neck, Anthony Jordan wears a powerful tool. Amid the squeaks of expensively endorsed athletic shoes, the shrill blow of Jordan’s whistle can be heard on any given night in front of a packed house of fervent basketball fans. And that whistle can change sporting history forever. As an […]

• CTK Youth Serve Athens Immigrant Community

  Published May 6, 2004

  In a memorable retreat experience, 17 middle school teens from the Cathedral of Christ the King took part in a daylong service project in Athens in April. The youth joined with Sisters Margarita Martin, Angela Cordero and Marietta Jansen of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to serve in a Mexican immigrant community […]

• Senior Priest Retires; First-Time Pastor, New Parochial Vicars Assigned

  Published May 6, 2004

  Archbishop John F. Donoghue has announced the following priest assignments. PASTOR RETIRES Msgr. William Hoffman, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Dalton, has been granted retirement, effective June 17. He will be in residence at St. Patrick Church, Norcross. PASTOR ASSIGNMENTS Msgr. Hugh Marren, pastor of St. Benedict Church, Duluth, has been assigned as pastor of […]

• Academy Gives Homeschoolers Classroom Experience

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special Contributor
  Published May 6, 2004

  There is not a small car to be seen in the parking lot outside Regina Caeli Academy, which shares its property with St. Patrick’s Church. Instead, the lot is full of large vans, many bearing pro-life bumper stickers and several with more than one child’s car seat visible in the back. Inside the building, at […] Full Story

• Mothers Wrap School Community In Prayer

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special Contributor
  Published May 6, 2004

  On an unexpectedly chilly Wednesday morning, seven women gather around a table in a conference room at Blessed Trinity High School. A large window reveals a dreary April day as inside a candle depicting an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus flickers in the center of the table. The women pass around a painted […] Full Story

• First YAM 5K Proves A Racing Success

  By NATALIE CHALFIN, Special Contributor
  Published May 6, 2004

  More than 120 pairs of feet pounded the pavement in the 5K “Chastain Chase” on Saturday, April 24, sponsored by the archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry (YAM). Runners (and walkers) of all levels made their way around the 3.1-mile course around Chastain Memorial Park’s perimeter. The premier event marked YAM’s first attempt at coordinating a “Runner’s […]

• 2004 Eucharistic Congress Will Be Faith Celebration

  Published May 6, 2004

  Believing that the Eucharist is “the source and summit of our faith,” Catholics will gather by the thousands from across North Georgia on June 12 to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi together. The 2004 Eucharistic Congress will bring a wealth of national speakers to the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park to stir … Continue reading 2004 Eucharistic Congress Will Be Faith Celebration

• Local Choirs Perform In Show’s World Premiere

  Published April 29, 2004

  “On Eagle’s Wing,” a stage show from Northern Ireland that features several local Catholic church choirs, will be at the Arena at Gwinnett May 7-9 for its world premiere performance. “On Eagle’s Wing” is the brainchild of composer John Anderson who is a well-known composer and producer in the United Kingdom. The production tells the […] Full Story

• NFPC Speakers Emphasize Reconciliation, Prayer

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 29, 2004

  At the annual meeting of the National Federation of Priests’ Councils, NFPC president Father Robert Silva called upon priests to renew and revitalize the church through an intentional ministry of reconciliation. In an address April 20, Father Silva, a parish priest from Stockton, Calif., reflected on the shock of the clergy that their priest brothers […]

• Fire Destroys St. Paul The Apostle Church

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 29, 2004

  An early morning blaze destroyed the building that encompasses the worship space, social hall and classrooms at St. Paul the Apostle Church April 26. According to White County Fire Chief Sam Henderson, the fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. When the first team of firefighters responded, the front part of the building was fully involved […]

• Nashville Dominicans To Teach At Kennesaw School

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published April 29, 2004

  The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville, Tenn., will send three members of their order to teach at and serve as principal of St. Catherine of Siena School this fall. The “youngest” Catholic school in the archdiocese, St. Catherine opened in August 2002 with kindergarten through third grade using existing parish facilities. Bearing […]

• A ‘Little Brother’ Grows Up And Gives Thanks

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 29, 2004

  When Tom Boyle saw an e-mail one morning on his computer screen from Dave Wright, the same name of the kid he mentored 40 years ago in Detroit through the Big Brothers program, he figured it was junk and let it baste in the in-box before proceeding to delete it during a late day spam-purging. […] Full Story

• Holy Spirit Church Presents Chamber Music Premiere

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 29, 2004

  Catholic musician Dr. Albert Ahlstrom has composed a work entitled “The Gardens of Mount Paran” to be premiered in the final concert of the Atlanta Chamber Players’ “Chamber Music in Sacred Spaces” series on May 9 at Holy Spirit Church, where the composer serves as principal organist and director of the Cappella Antiqua group. The […]

• Marist Principal, Priests Mark Special Anniversaries

  Published April 29, 2004

  Father Joel M. Konzen, SM, principal of Marist School, marked his 25th year as an ordained priest during a special celebration given by the Atlanta Province of the Society of Mary on Saturday, April 24. The celebration, to which over 300 people were invited, took place at Marist School in the Centennial Center. In addition […]

• School To Present Tom Key In Performance Inspired By C.S. Lewis

  Published April 29, 2004

  Tom Key, noted Atlanta actor and director, will be the featured speaker and performer at an evening dedicated to the writings of C.S. Lewis on Tuesday, May 4, at Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta. Part of the school’s lecture series, the program begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. and concludes at 9 p.m. at the school […] Full Story

• Cathedral Opens Lent Music Series With ‘Stabat Mater’

  Published April 26, 2004

  Throughout the ages the Fridays of Lent have been a special time of fasting and reflection. Musicians have also 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 series of Lenten Musical […] Full Story

• Archbishop Leads Alliance Of Two Hearts Vigil

  Published April 22, 2004

  Archbishop John F. Donoghue was the principal celebrant for a March 5 Mass honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus at St. Andrew Church. He was joined by concelebrants Father Frank Richardson, Father Joseph Peek, Father John Paul Ezeonyido and Father Chito Palang. Devotions to the Two Hearts, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate […] Full Story

• Students Turn Off TV And Turn On To Books

  Published April 22, 2004

  Students at St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School were encouraged to participate in National TV-Turnoff Week April 19-25 by placing a “caution” sign across their home televisions and computers. They were allowed to use the computer for homework assignments but not for playing video games or other game-type activities. All students received a form to […] Full Story