March 21, 2019
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St. Jude the Apostle School holds ‘Maddox Strong’ day
Published March 22, 2019
SANDY SPRINGS—When St. Jude the Apostle School parents, Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kelly, received a devastating medical diagnosis for one of their sons, the school community immediately flew into action. Nick and Nour Kelly were told their youngest son, four-year-old Maddox, had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Within hours, prayer chains and special rosaries were underway to […]
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Lenten spirituality: Ways to accompany hurting people
By DAVID GIBSON, Catholic News Service
Published March 21, 2019It ranks among life’s biggest temptations. Confronted by a highly difficult, ongoing life situation that feels overwhelming, a call to surrender hope begins to form within. Its tempting, weary words go like this: “I have tried everything. Nothing works. I’ve given everything I possibly can.” This kind of situation might involve you, or me, or […]
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Parishes to observe Safe Haven Sunday April 7
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 21, 2019ATLANTA—On April 7, the first Sunday of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Archdiocese of Atlanta and other dioceses will celebrate Safe Haven Sunday, a day of awareness to help parents and families learn more about the harmful effects of pornography. This day will be acknowledged during Masses and free resources will be available in […]
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Metz brothers make their marks at state wrestling tournament
Published March 21, 2019
MACON—Pinecrest Academy sophomore Mark Metz is the 2019 state wrestling champion in the Class A, 106-pound weight class. Metz is the first state wrestling champion for Pinecrest Academy, Cumming. Mark’s brother, Joe, a junior, finished fourth in the 145-pound weight class. He has been a top four finisher in state competition for the past […]
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Two teams link up for a season of wins, losses and life lessons
Published March 21, 2019
ATLANTA—As the 2018-2019 Catholic Metro League of Atlanta (CMLA) basketball season was about to get underway, two eighth-grade girls’ basketball teams, Christ the King and Our Lady of the Assumption, struggled to draw enough players for their final juncture as middle school ballers. Many of these female athletes had played against each other in multiple […]
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Worn marble steps of Holy Stairs to be uncovered for public to climb
By CAROL GLATZ, Catholic News Service
Published March 21, 2019VATICAN CITY (CNS)—For the first time in 300 years, the marble steps of the Holy Stairs will be free from the thick wooden panels installed in 1723 to protect the stairs and left uncovered for the public. For at least 40 days, people will be able to touch and climb the bare stones that, according […]
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Archdiocese to welcome over 1,800 new Catholics at Easter
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 21, 2019ATLANTA—More than 1,800 people are expected to join the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta at the approaching Easter Vigil. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory welcomed them on their journey of faith at the annual Rite of Election on Sunday, March 10, at the Georgia World Congress Center. “Your presence brings more joy to us […]
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IHM community closes 60th anniversary year with day of service
Published March 21, 2019
ATLANTA—Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and School ended a year-long celebration of their joint 60th anniversary with a day of service that brought more than a dozen charitable projects and over 400 volunteers of all ages onto the Briarcliff Road campus on Saturday, March 9. The day of service was the suggestion of Carmen Graciaa, […]
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Dedication of Mary Our Queen Church a celebration of old and new
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published March 21, 2019PEACHTREE CORNERS—In 2008, Father Francis “Butch” Mazur closed and locked the doors of St. Gerard Church in Buffalo, New York, where he served as pastor. The parishioners who had gathered for the final Mass stood outside the shuttered doors in the streets of downtown Buffalo, staring at the church that, for many of them, had […]
