July 2012
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Reconnecting With An Old Friend and Making New Ones
Published July 26, 2012
I recently visited the Shallowford Terrace location of Good Shepherd Services, where I reconnected with Sister Christine Truong My Hanh. Sister Christine is the executive director of Good Shepherd Services, a community based charity she founded in 1993. While many of the people they serve are from the Vietnamese community, their help to the poor […] Full Story
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Georgia Olympians with Catholic Roots
Published July 24, 2012
If you are an Olympic fan, make sure to be on the lookout for Team USA swimmers Kathleen Hersey and Eric Shanteau. Both have roots in the Catholic community in Atlanta. Kathleen graduated from the Marist School, class of 2008. She was a member of the swim team and also competed with Swim Atlanta. She […] Full Story
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"Wonderfully Made"
Published July 20, 2012
A week ago Tuesday, I heard the first cries of my daughter. She was 10 days early when she arrived with long fingers and a full head of dark hair at 6:16 p.m. People tell me that won’t be the last time my life is turned sideways by a child. She’s called “Bean” by loved […] Full Story
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Interview with Carolyn Woo, leader of Catholic Relief Services,
Published July 3, 2012
I recently interviewed the leader of Catholic Relief Services, the international development arm of the Catholic Church in the United States. Carolyn Woo, a native of Hong Kong, took over the position early in 2012. She’s the first woman to lead the Baltimore-based agency. She was the dean of the Mendoza Business College, at the […] Full Story