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• St. Catherine Of Siena To Build New Center

  Published April 8, 2004

  The expansion of St. Catherine of Siena Church will begin the ground-breaking of the new Parish Education Center on Tuesday, April 13, at 11 a.m. Archbishop John F. Donoghue will preside over the ceremony. Also scheduled to attend are Father James L. Harrison, pastor, as well as other church and local government officials. This expansion […] Full Story

• St. Pius To Host Appraisal Day Benefit

  Published April 8, 2004

  St. Pius X High School will host an “Art and Antique Appraisal Day: A Mini-Roadshow” on Saturday, April 17 in the Donnellan Center Conference Room from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Art and Antique Appraisal Day offers an opportunity to have antiques and art appraised. Roderick Hardy, ASA, a certified fine and decorative arts appraiser with […] Full Story

• Rosie Garcia-Carreras To Speak At Breakfast

  Published April 8, 2004

  Rosie Garcia-Carreras, a native of Cuba who has lived in the United States since 1960 and is active in the Cursillo and the eucharistic renewal movements, as well as pro-life activities, will be the speaker for the Magnificat breakfast on May 1. She and her husband, Evelio, a permanent deacon, have four children and five […] Full Story

• Building On Faith, St. Pius Begins $6.1 Million Project

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 8, 2004

  In 1968, Coach George Maloof led his St. Pius X High School football team to a state championship. It was raining “like the dickens,” he remembered, and the 13 or 14 busloads of Golden Lions fans were not let down, as the team beat Gainesville High School 6-0. “It was a great time,” Maloof remembers. […]

• St. Peter Chanel To Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday

  Published April 1, 2004

  St. Peter Chanel Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, will offer a Divine Mercy Sunday Mass on Sunday, April 18, at 2 p.m., followed by a video presentation on the life of St. Faustina. In 1931 Jesus appeared to a simple Polish nun, Sister Faustina Kowalska, and instructed her to “paint an image according to the pattern […] Full Story

• ‘Haiti Is Hungry’ Food Drive Has Abundant Results

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published April 1, 2004

  Organizers of a food drive for Haiti are rejoicing that what seemed like an overwhelming request a few weeks ago has been met and surpassed by such a generous response they can only praise God for moving mountains. Enough bulk food has been collected at St. John Neumann Church, Lilburn, and St. Benedict Church, Duluth, […] Full Story

• Southern Catholic College Refocuses Efforts To Open

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 1, 2004

  Riding high through retirement after 32 years of business success at UPS,—starting as a driver and ending as international president—Edward L. Schroeder took over the reigns in February as board chairman of Southern Catholic College, to lead it toward its goal to open in fall 2005 in a new Dawsonville location. The regional, private Catholic […] Full Story

• Students Use Lent To Help Children With Cancer

  Published April 1, 2004

  At St. Joseph’s School, the Lenten season and beach vacations go hand-in-hand. For the past two years, students have spent the Lenten season raising money and collecting items for The Lighthouse Family Retreat, a not-for-profit organization which provides beach vacations in Seaside, Fla., for families with children who are battling cancer. During these retreats, families […] Full Story

• Encuentro May 1 To Focus On Hispanic Ministry

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published April 1, 2004

  The archdiocesan Hispanic Apostolate is inviting all Catholics involved or interested in Hispanic ministry to the Archdiocesan Encounter for the Hispanic Ministry, or Encuentro, to be held on Saturday, May 1, at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta. The event in Spanish and English through simultaneous translation will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. […] Full Story

• YAM Sponsors Upcoming Chastain 5K Race

  Published April 1, 2004

  The archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry (YAM) is issuing an invitation to “get moving” to all runners, walkers and couch potatoes who want to add some variety to their lives. On Saturday, April 24, the group is sponsoring a fun run/walk for everyone from the avid runner to the leisurely stroller. The event offers a great […] Full Story

• Plans Progress For New St. Mary Magdalene Church

  Published April 1, 2004

  Plans for a new house of worship have taken a giant step for St. Mary Magdalene Church with the announcement that they have selected an architect and builder for the project. Gene Barrington of Barker, Cunningham, Barrington PC of Buford was selected as architect, and Group IV of Peachtree City, headed by Jim Pace, was […] Full Story

• Fair Offers Insights About Working For God

  Published April 1, 2004

  The call to priesthood or Religious life can sometimes get lost amidst the strident sounds of everyday life. In an effort to cut through the cacophony, the archdiocesan vocations office hosted a Vocations Fair at the Cathedral of Christ the King on March 20. Archdiocesan priests and members of men’s religious orders, as well as […] Full Story

• 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

• Conference Reflects On Mary And The Eucharist

  Published March 25, 2004

  The sixth annual Archdiocesan Marian Conference with the theme “Mary, Woman of the Eucharist” was held on Feb. 20-21 at St. Benedict’s Church. Attended by approximately 200 people and sponsored by the Marian Servants of the Blessed Trinity, the conference opened with Mass celebrated by Archbishop John F. Donoghue on Feb. 20. The theme was […] Full Story

• St. Pius Girls Win First State Basketball Title

  Published March 25, 2004

  On Friday, March 5, the St. Pius X High School girls’ basketball team put the icing on a magical season by winning the first state championship in the program’s history against Columbus High School. The second-ranked Lady Lions went into the championship game at the Gwinnett Arena and immediately set to work at what they […] Full Story

• Living Stations, Reflections On Person Of Jesus Offered At St. Ann In Lent

  Published March 25, 2004

  A Lenten season focused upon “Living the Corporal Works of Mercy” will be highlighted by a number of upcoming events at St. Ann’s Church. On Thursday, March 25, and Friday, March 26, the Living Stations of the Cross, a re-enactment of Christ’s Passion, with music, narration and a costumed portrayal involving about 80 people, will […] Full Story

• Annual Good Friday Urban Stations Of The Cross Planned

  Published March 25, 2004

  Catholic Social Services is sponsoring its annual Good Friday Urban Stations of the Cross Pilgrimage on April 9 beginning at the Georgia Capitol. It will begin at 9 a.m. and end at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Crypt at 2 p.m. Pilgrims will walk to 14 sites in the city of Atlanta and reflect […] Full Story | En Español

• Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service To Be Held

  Published March 25, 2004

  Our Lady of the Assumption Church will join with fellow churches of Brookhaven Christian Ministries to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord with a traditional sunrise service on Easter Sunday, April 11. The celebration will take place at 7 a.m. on the academic quadrangle of Oglethorpe University campus. This annual service will include song, Scripture […] Full Story

• Fashion Show To Promote Modest, Stylish Dress

  Published March 25, 2004

  Challenge Atlanta, a Catholic girls’ organization, will team up with Dillard’s at North Point mall to host the fifth annual “Pure Fashion” luncheon and fashion show Sunday, March 28, noon-3 p.m. at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead. The event, which includes a silent auction, focuses on promoting fashionable yet modest attire for pre-teens, teens and […] Full Story

• Pinecrest Students Become Traveling Missionaries

  Published March 25, 2004

  Twenty-one members of the ninth-grade class of Pinecrest Academy, Cumming, went to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21-26 to participate in the March for Life and Youth for the Third Millennium (YTM) missionary work, and to visit sights in Washington. The trip was an opportunity for the Pinecrest class to grow in their faith while having […] Full Story