March 7, 2019
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Mass of Reparation April 10
Published March 12, 2019
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III and Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, will celebrate a Mass of Reparation Wednesday, April 10 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. The Mass will be from 7–9 p.m. A reception will follow in Kenny Hall. The cathedral is located at 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, […] Full Story
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Good Shepherd breaks ground on columbarium project
Published March 11, 2019
CUMMING—About a year ago, Father Diosmar Natad, pastor of Good Shepherd Church, launched a parish survey to gauge parishioner interest in a self-funded columbarium and memorial prayer garden at the parish. The response to the survey was overwhelming. Parishioner Joe Donnelly, who serves as the parish engineer, immediately got to work to design a concept. […] Full Story
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Parishes announce Lenten missions for spiritual renewal
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 8, 2019ATLANTA—It is one of the first signs of faith learned. Right hand to forehead, down to the lower middle of your chest, cross to the left shoulder, back to the right shoulder. Did you know, we’ve been making this sign of the cross since as early as the third century? That makes it a tradition […] Full Story
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Volunteers complete outdoor worship project in Lilburn
By DONNELL SUGGS, Special to the Bulletin
Published March 8, 2019LILBURN—The Stations of the Cross, 14 images of Christ’s journey on the day of his crucifixion commonly etched in ivory or wood, have existed in the form known today for nearly 600 years and are most often seen in sanctuaries the world over. Along with improvements to the church grounds, an outdoor Stations of the […] Full Story
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Malteser International helping Venezuelan refugees
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published March 7, 2019RIOHACHA, Colombia—Amid political unrest in Venezuela, those opposing embattled President Nicolas Maduro fight to deliver humanitarian aid into the country. Malteser International steadfastly labors to provide medical and other care across the border in northern Colombia to desperate refugees and impoverished indigenous people in the departments of La Guajira and Magdalena. In Riohacha, La Guajira, […] Full Story | En Español
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Pax Christi members participate in vigil for Sandy Springs nonprofit
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2019SANDY SPRINGS—In the document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” the U.S. bishops examine the church’s teaching encouraging Catholics to take an active part in public life. Father John Kieran, archdiocesan priest and Sandy Springs resident, is joining members of Pax Christi of St. Jude the Apostle Church to live out this call to faithful citizenship. […] Full Story
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‘Empty Bowls’ dinner fights hunger in Haiti
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2019DECATUR—More than 500 people attended the Empty Bowls fundraising dinner of St. Thomas More School to support the people of Haiti. The sixth annual dinner—a simple meal of soup—took over Mulhern Hall at St. Thomas More Church the evening of Feb. 21. Art teacher Cate Miller, who leads the effort, said the project reminds students, […] Full Story
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Priest urges Catholics to reclaim baptismal rights to address crisis
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2019ATLANTA—For Teri Lewis, her faith forces her to confront the clerical sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. “Denial is not going to keep your faith,” she said. For college student Isabela Cardenas, her goal is to understand church structure and power that allowed cover ups. “Learning the facts is the first step,” she said. […] Full Story
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Pope names Bishop David P. Talley to lead Memphis diocese
By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
Published March 6, 2019WASHINGTON (CNS)—Just over four months after Pope Francis forced Bishop Martin D. Holley to step down as bishop of Memphis, Tennessee, he named Bishop David P. Talley of Alexandria, Louisiana, to lead the diocese. Bishop Talley’s appointment was announced March 5 in Washington by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Bishop Talley, […] Full Story | En Español
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Lady Cougars claim a school first for basketball program
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published March 6, 2019AMERICUS—During the Feb. 23 Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) basketball championship at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, the Holy Spirit Preparatory School girls’ team defeated Pinewood Christian Academy of Bellville 47-38. For third-year coach Paul Belcher, it’s been a steady climb toward the top. In 2017 Holy Spirit lost to Dublin’s Trinity Christian School […] Full Story
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Americus-Sumter dashes St. Pius’ championship hopes
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published March 6, 2019ATLANTA—St. Pius X High School’s dreams of a state championship were foiled once again by a team with a hyphenated name. In 2017 and 2018 they lost to Thomaston’s Upson-Lee High School in the Class AAAA state championship game, and in the Feb. 27 state quarterfinals game they were defeated 63-46 by Americus-Sumter High School […] Full Story
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Bill that prices carbon pollution would yield a dividend for everyone
By DENNIS SADOWSKI, Catholic News Service
Published March 6, 2019WASHINGTON (CNS)—A bipartisan bill that would put a price on each ton of carbon pollution and likely broaden efforts to develop forms of renewable energy is getting wide support from Catholic advocates concerned about climate change. Seen as key to significantly reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Energy Innovation and […] Full Story
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Encore: This year’s Lent could be just what struggling church needs
By CAROL ZIMMERMANN, Catholic News Service
Published March 5, 2019WASHINGTON (CNS)—When Lent begins March 6, U.S. Catholics will likely be more than ready for it. This set-aside time for prayer and reflection—after all the church has been through in recent months—could provide both a healing balm and a needed boost forward, some say. Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is typically a big Catholic […] Full Story