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Evening for Life event to provide needed support for Pregnancy Aid Clinic
ATLANTA—The Pregnancy Aid Clinic, the only counseling and pregnancy support agency in Georgia that promotes the sanctity of human life as recognized in the teachings of the Catholic Church, invites the...
View ArticleSt. Bernadette Church’s first Knights of Columbus council is bilingual
CEDARTOWN—The 75-year-old St. Bernadette Church in Cedartown has its first Knights of Columbus council after a June initiation ceremony welcoming 21 new Knights. The St. Bernadette Council will elect...
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Retiring planner says Atlanta Archdiocese should prepare for continued growth
ATLANTA—The Catholic community’s expansion in the Atlanta Archdiocese could continue at its quick pace. Indeed, the number of parishes and missions needed to serve these newcomers could increase by 50...
View ArticleAll women of archdiocese invited to AACCW’s 60th convention
ATLANTA—“Women of Faith Showing Mercy” is the theme for the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women’s 60th anniversary convention to be held Friday to Sunday, September 16-18, at the Atlanta...
View ArticlePriests chosen as regional deans will serve on Priest Personnel Review Board
ATLANTA—Beginning in July, a priest who is newly elected and appointed as dean in any of 10 geographic deaneries of the Atlanta Archdiocese will also serve on the Priest Personnel Review Board. The...
View ArticleRevival for Catholic parents will breathe new life into the vocation of...
ATLANTA—The Catholic Parent Revival (CPR) is coming to archdiocesan parishes beginning in September with programs in English and Spanish. The program for parents and grandparents is part of the Strong...
View ArticleMasses in Atlanta to celebrate canonization of St. Teresa of Kolkata
ATLANTA—Two special Masses are planned in the Atlanta Archdiocese for St. Teresa of Kolkata, on Sunday, Sept. 4, the day of her canonization in Rome, and Monday, Sept. 5, the day designated as her...
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Hispanic leaders challenged to take resources, put them to work in parishes
SMYRNA—Over 90 Spanish-speaking leaders from about 30 parishes participated Aug. 6 in the annual Encounter of Hispanic Ministries, where they received formation, practical resources and inspiration to...
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Jam session brings a cool vibe to Chancery workday
SMYRNA—Brendan Dudley jammed with a pianist and a saxophonist as he played the drums in the dorms of the Catholic University of America. “The three of us would rock out, have fun, and the hallway went...
View ArticleSt. Jude School foodie rewarded with trip to White House
ATLANTA—St. Jude School fourth-grader Jackson Kelly sat down as an honored guest at the White House as part the fifth annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge to promote cooking and healthy eating among...
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Sisters spread joy of sainthood of Mother Teresa
ATLANTA—An invitation is posted on the side door of the Gift of Grace House in Atlanta, the home provided by the Missionaries of Charity for indigent women with AIDS. The simple announcement invites...
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One candle at interfaith event symbolizes shared hope for peace
ATLANTA—Believers from many faiths came together Monday, Aug. 29, to pray for peace in a summer discolored by violence on America’s streets, terrorist attacks in Europe, and violence around the globe....
View ArticleHawthorne Dominicans to hold vocation weekend
ATLANTA—The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who care for patients with incurable cancer at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta, will hold a vocation discernment weekend Sept. 23-25. The weekend...
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St. John the Evangelist School celebrates major additions to campus
HAPEVILLE—Families, students and supporters of St. John the Evangelist School celebrated on Thursday, Aug. 25, the completion of its $4 million new addition and other school improvements. Archbishop...
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Golfer breaks into PGA with parish, community support
ATLANTA—Professional golfer Wesley Yates, parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Atlanta, returned to China Aug. 27 to play in the second half of a PGA Tour China event. It was a busy summer for...
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School communities pray for peace on Friday, Sept. 9
ATLANTA—The students of the Catholic schools located within the Archdiocese of Atlanta paused for a time of prayer on Friday, Sept. 9, at the request of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. At schools inside...
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At Blue Mass, archbishop prays trust will grow in divided communities
ATLANTA—Two days before the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, worshipers prayed for peace and gave thanks for the sacrifices of first responders at the second annual Blue Mass at the...
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Bishop Talley named coadjutor bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana
ATLANTA—Pope Francis has appointed Bishop David P. Talley, auxiliary bishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese, to serve the people of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, as coadjutor bishop to Bishop Ronald...
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‘Radical hospitality’ can help repair the world, speaker says
ATLANTA—Faced with political mudslinging, online venom, and racial unrest in this country, an interfaith crowd of Jewish and Catholic faithful wrestled with how to heal divisions. In a room of more...
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Ground zero survivor keeps alive memory of 9/11 to honor those lost
SMYRNA—Joe Dittmar credits split-second decisions and divine providence that he was able to make it out of the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Now he makes presentations to...
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