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• St. Patrick’s Day Mass Brings Out Atlanta’s Irish

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 25, 2004

  The Cathedral of Christ the King was awash in green and the festive atmosphere peppered with the sounds of lilting Irish brogues as Irish Catholics from across the archdiocese gathered to celebrate the feast day of their patron saint. Sponsored by the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass was celebrated […] Full Story

• Family Prays, Waits To Adopt Children From Haiti

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2004

  As they follow the news closely on how the civil unrest is resolved in Haiti, Melissa and Jack Madden pray and anxiously await the safe arrival of the two children they are adopting from the impoverished Caribbean island nation. But the waiting time is now unknown, as their agency One World Adoptions in Buford has […] Full Story

• Black History Month Celebrated At IHM School

  Published March 18, 2004

  Immaculate Heart of Mary School celebrated Black History Month in February with a mixture of educational, cultural and spiritual activities including hosting an African-American panel discussion on career choices. On Feb. 20 four panelists provided an overview of their careers and experiences for grades 4-8. Speakers were Dr. E. Nigel Harris, dean and senior vice […] Full Story

• Alliance Production ‘Plays’ With Issues Of Faith

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2004

  It was July 1968 and actor Tom Key recalls driving cross-country in a pickup truck and standing at sunset on an Oregon beach by a glowing bonfire where he had a vision of Christ. Suddenly all his Scripture study and vacation Bible school made sense as he realized that the crucifixion and resurrection aren’t kick-off […]

• ‘Abstinence Is Cool,’ NBA Star Tells Teens

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2004

  Sixteen-year-old Kaitlin Byrne wears a simple sterling silver band on her left ring finger. One day that ring, which has a cross cut out of the middle of it, may be replaced by a wedding band, signifying her commitment to her husband. But the ring she wears today represents her commitment to herself, to God […]

• Ceremony Honors Father O’Reilly’s Courageous Act

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2004

  The zeal of an Irish missionary priest, Father Thomas O’Reilly, was honored on March 12 as the Hibernian Benevolent Society held its annual ceremony outside old City Hall, commemorating the priest’s selfless courage in convincing Union Gen. Sherman to spare five churches, City Hall and the Court House in his burning of Atlanta. Father Mark […]

• Retreat, Masses In Polish Planned For Lent, Easter

  Published March 11, 2004

  A Lenten Retreat in Polish will be held on Saturday-Thursday, March 13-18, at St. Marguerite d’Youville Church in Lawrenceville. The retreat will be led by Father Marian Zalecki, SCh, from the Paulin Fathers, Koylestown, Pa., and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. It will be held during Mass on Saturday, March 13, at […]

• Catechumens, Candidates Presented To Archbishop

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 11, 2004

  Touched by the loving Christian witness of Catholics at the Dominican high school he attended in Taiwan, Chi-Bin Yang, whose family is Buddhist, always retained an attraction to Catholicism and a desire for God. After his mother, a devout Buddhist, passed away, Yang began exploring Christianity. While running a restaurant in Alabama with his wife, […]

• Women, Youth Recognized For Outstanding Service

  By JEAN DRISKELL, Special Contributor
  Published March 11, 2004

  “I give thanks to God for the blessings he has bestowed upon me,” Iretha Allen, a parishioner at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur, said, “for the works I have done have not been for recognition but to add any small tribute I can to assist in building up the kingdom of God.” Allen […] Full Story

• Monastery Marks Anniversary With Mass, Concert

  Published March 11, 2004

  The Monastery of the Holy Spirit will mark the 60th anniversary of its founding on Sunday, March 21, with an 11 a.m. Mass concelebrated by Archbishop John F. Donoghue and the priests of the archdiocese and a 3 p.m. concert by organist Richard Morris, one in a series of concerts sponsored by the monastery to […] Full Story

• Filipino-American Catholics Form Group

  By BETH VILLANUEVA
  Published March 11, 2004

  Filipino-American Catholics have been living in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for a very long time now. According to rough estimates, there may be 17,000 to 25,000 of this Asian ethnic group who call the state of Georgia their adopted and permanent home. Out of this number numerous social, cultural and religious organizations have been started […] Full Story

• Filipino Catholics Gather For ‘Santo Niño’ Feast

  Published March 11, 2004

  About 500 Filipino-American Catholics joyously celebrated the feast of the Little Infant Jesus (Señor Santo Niño) on Jan. 17 at Corpus Christi Church. The spirit was festive as Filipinos came from throughout Georgia to be spiritually renewed in their devotion to the Child Jesus, and to seek the Lord’s blessing for themselves and their families […] Full Story

• Local Charities To Benefit From 5K Race At UGA Catholic Center

  Published March 11, 2004

  The Catholic Center at the University of Georgia is sponsoring its 26th annual 5K Human Run and Walk to benefit local charities on Saturday, March 20. The race starts at 9 a.m. at the Catholic Center, and the course runs through Bloomfield Historic District. Long sleeve T-shirts with a new logo will be provided to […]

• St. Catherine Of Siena Hosts Event For Fathers and Sons

  Published March 11, 2004

  St. Catherine of Siena Church will host its first Father and Son Mass and Breakfast on Sunday, March 28, at 9 a.m. The event is open to all fathers and sons in the archdiocese. During the Mass, participating fathers and sons will have a designated seating area and will receive a special blessing. Breakfast will […] Full Story

• Vincentian, Grandson Promote Annual Hunger Walk

  Published March 11, 2004

  On Sunday, March 21, Nick Valentino will lace up his running shoes and once again join grandfather Dick Valentino in the 20th annual Hunger Walk at Turner Field. This year marks the fourth year the Valentinos will work together to raise funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Society through the yearly walk/run. Dick, a […]

• Knights Councils Sponsor March 25 Mass

  Published March 11, 2004

  On the feast of the Annunciation, March 25, Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter Chanel Church at 7 p.m. sponsored by the St. Peter Chanel Knights of Columbus Council 13217 and Our Lady of LaSalette Knights of Columbus Council 8376. Mass will be followed by Benediction. The Mass will be celebrated in commemoration of […] Full Story

• Parish To Hold Mission Exploring Three Faces Of God

  Published March 11, 2004

  St. Thomas the Apostle Church is holding a parish mission exploring the “Three Faces of God” from Monday-Thursday, March 22-25. Sessions will be in the mornings at 10:30 a.m. and repeated in the evenings at 7 p.m. It will be led by Father Gene Barrette, a LaSalette missionary who is a parochial vicar there. “Are […] Full Story

• Holy Family Parishioner Ordained Transitional Deacon

  By MARY ANN CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published March 11, 2004

  In the presence of family, friends and well-wishers, Neil Joseph Herlihy was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Archbishop John F. Donoghue on Feb. 27 at Holy Family Church. This step in his journey to priesthood has been a long time coming. Originally from New York, Herlihy moved to Atlanta over 15 years ago and […] Full Story

• Gibson’s ‘Passion’ Prompts Efforts To Evangelize

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published March 4, 2004

  Carol Braun went on a church outing to see “The Passion of the Christ” with four theaters full of members from St. Peter Chanel Church in Roswell and St. Brigid’s in Alpharetta. She left feeling “very proud, very joyful and like somebody finally got it right on the screen.” Her whole family was “blown away […] Full Story

• Atlanta Hosts Image Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe

  Published March 4, 2004

  For the first time since 1994, an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will travel to parishes, homes and abortion mills in the Atlanta area. The image is one of four life-size copies made from the original supernatural picture in Mexico to journey around the world on a peace mission. It is believed that all […] Full Story