February 21, 2019
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Holy Spirit Prep repeats as GISA State Swim Champions
Published February 21, 2019
ATLANTA—The Holy Spirit Preparatory School varsity boys swim team successfully defended its 2018 state championship title by taking first place at the 2019 Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), Class AAA state swim meet held at Georgia Tech’s McAuley Aquatic Center, January 26. The team is coached by Star Brackin. This year’s win closely mirrored last […] Full Story
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Annual Appeal a reminder to act upon the love and grace of God
Published February 21, 2019
ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta conducts an annual campaign, as is the case in most dioceses in the United States, to help fund the work of its offices and ministries throughout north and central Georgia. The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal commenced in January and concludes in December. The appeal will include an in-pew pledge process held in […] Full Story
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Founders of two Atlanta area Catholic schools announce retirements
Published February 21, 2019
ATLANTA—Debra Orr, who started Notre Dame Academy, Duluth, and Deacon Bill Garrett, who helped Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School get off the ground, both will be leaving their positions. Orr, the head of school, will step down at the end of the school year as members of the first graduating class of Notre Dame […] Full Story
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Streaming video, resources for the Vatican Summit on the Protection of Minors in the Church
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
Published February 21, 2019VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholics need to know that their leaders “mean business” when it comes to protecting minors from abuse, the Vatican’s top abuse investigator told representatives of the world’s bishops and religious orders. “They should come to know us as friends of their safety and that of their children and youth. We will […] Full Story
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Blessed Trinity students build tiny home to share
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 21, 2019ROSWELL—Rosie Nemec wasn’t going to let the lack of experience with circular saws, nail guns, impact drills and other construction tools stop her. A graduating senior, Nemec hopes to be a nurse. However, the chance to work with her hands to build a home—and not just any home, but a popular tiny house for a […] Full Story
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Local Catholic student athletes sign on to play college sports
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published February 21, 2019ATLANTA—This year’s National Signing Day took place on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Catholics seniors in public, private and Catholic high schools joined other athletes around the country by making it official when they signed binding national letters of intent to play collegiate sports at the college or university of their choice. The list below includes area […] Full Story
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Teens say ‘yes’ to God at World Youth Day rally
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
Published February 21, 2019SNELLVILLE—Over 300 teens from 13 parishes gathered together at St. Oliver Plunkett Church in Snellville for a local World Youth Day Rally on Jan. 26. This event gave teens unable to attend World Youth Day in Panama time for prayer, service and fellowship and to show solidarity with pilgrims Teens were encouraged to say “yes […] Full Story | En Español
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Run for Mercy 5K supports indigent health care program
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published February 21, 2019ATLANTA—Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is calling upon runners, joggers and walkers to support its third annual Run for Mercy 5K on Saturday, March 23. The family-friendly event raises funds for the work of the hospital and for Mercy Care Atlanta, which delivers health care to the uninsured and underinsured, including the homeless, through a network […] Full Story
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Mercy Care exhibit highlights Black History Month
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 20, 2019ATLANTA—Treasured family heirlooms, hand-sketched drawings done by a person living under a bridge and photos of a street protest calling for justice were some pieces for Black History Month featured at an exhibit at the Mercy Care offices on Decatur Street in Atlanta. With these prized keepsakes, some 20 African-American staff members of the medical […] Full Story