Atlanta Celebrates Dr. King’s Dream
by Striving for Peace in Spirit and In Truth
Atlanta, GA – (December 10, 2005) For more than two decades, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, Office for Black Catholic Ministry, has brought the community together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s annual celebration will begin on January 14, 2006 at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, with the MLK Eucharistic Service. The celebration continues with the Youth and Young Adults on Sunday January 15, 2006 at St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School. In addition to the weekend celebration, we are holding service projects across Atlanta in honor of King’s legacy.
22nd Annual MLK Eucharistic Service
Date: January 14, 2006 Time: 2-4pm
Location: SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Principal Celebrant & Homilist - Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, S.L.D.,
Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta
4th Annual MLK Youth and Young Adult Celebration
Date: January 15, 2006 Time: 3-5pm
Location: St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School
Keynote Speaker - Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, S.L.D.,
Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Performers - There will be inspirational theatrical, dance and musical performances by a diverse group of youth and young adults from a variety of races and cultural backgrounds.
“Living the Dream” Social Action Reception
Date: January 15, 2006 Time: 5-6pm
Location: St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School
Featured Exhibitions – Atlanta History Center display on the Life of Dr. King with historic newspapers and audio recordings.
There will also be displays by Dave Thomas Foundation Adoption Program, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
MLK Kids Corner – The Lyke House Catholic Center College Students will offer fun activities that focus on the legacy of Dr. King specifically for children ages 4
through 7.
About the Archdiocese of Atlanta - The Archdiocese of Atlanta was created on February 21, 1962, from the Diocese of Atlanta which was established on July 2, 1956. The archdiocese encompasses 21,445 square miles in north Georgia. www.archatl.com
About the Office for Black Catholic Ministry (OBCM) - The mission of the Office for Black Catholic Ministry is, first and foremost, to join with the clergy in support of the spiritual needs of the Black Catholic community and that of the larger Catholic community of the Archdiocese. It is a mission dedicated to serve human betterment and to eliminate human practices that abuse and degrade human dignity. www.obcmatl.com
For More Information Contact:
Charles O. Prejean, Sr.
Director, Office for Black Catholic Ministry
Phone: 404.888.7848 E-mail: cprjean@archatl.com
John C. Phillips
Special Assistant, Office for Black Catholic Ministry
Phone: 404.885.7283 E-mail: jphillips@archatl.com