November 14, 2019
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Historic Catholic center thrives in east Georgia
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019Catholics looking for a historic and sacred place to renew their faith can discover what is considered “the cradle of Catholic Georgia.” Purification Heritage Center, located some 100 miles east of Atlanta, is serving groups for day retreats that include Mass, walking pilgrimages and lunch.
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Overcoming obstacles in young adult ministry
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019This fall, the Office of Formation and Discipleship collaborated with The Georgia Bulletin on a survey for young adults in the Atlanta Archdiocese. Of the more than 700 young adults who participated, 83% attend Mass 3-5 times per month and nearly 65% are involved in parish life including and outside of young adult ministry.
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Bound by shared grief, staff assists families at natural burial grounds
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019Honey Creek Woodlands in Conyers is a burial ground for those who wish to be buried in the simplicity of a wooden box or a shroud. Graves are marked with discreet sandstone markers. The grounds are owned by the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, which is across Highway 212.
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Cause for canonization continues for Augustus Tolton
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019The Tolton Ambassadors in Atlanta share the story of Father Augustus Tolton in various ways and raise awareness of his cause. A day of reflection was held Oct. 12 to teach about his life, his cause for canonization and six other candidates of color from the United States for sainthood.
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O’Connor and Merton: Two companion books you should know
By DAVID A. KING, P.h.D., Commentary
Published November 14, 2019Before they are lost in the swamp of secondary material related to these two outstanding writers, I want to share with you two out-of-print books—companion pieces—that are indispensable to anyone passionate about Flannery O’Connor and Thomas Merton.
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Giving thanks for our veterans
By FATHER JOHN KIERAN, Commentary
Published November 14, 2019Veterans Day is a time for all citizens to pay respects to those who have served—both the retired and the active, their families and their supporters. It is a time for joyful celebration to honor ones we should not forget.
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The little girl left behind
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published November 14, 2019Money was a big source of contention between my parents when I was a child. My mom had grown up with a deep-seated fear of “the poorhouse,” while my father believed he could “make a killing” at the racetrack.
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Pinecrest Academy welcomes 2019 Hall of Fame honorees
Published November 14, 2019
Pinecrest Academy inducted its third class of Hall of Fame award recipients on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the school’s annual Hall of Fame Banquet.
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BT’s first-year head coach takes a team to the state finals and wins
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, malexander@georgiabulletin.org
Published November 14, 2019Blessed Trinity was a 3-1 set victor over the St. Pius X team in a volleyball match on Nov. 2.
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St. Pius X boys and girls wear state cross country crowns
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, malexander@georgiabulletin.org
Published November 14, 2019St. Pius X High School boys’ cross country team won its second consecutive Class 4A state title during the Nov. 1 meet at Carrollton High School.
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Fountain a success story of Reach for Excellence
Published November 14, 2019
Reach for Excellence is proud of the success of Brandon Fountain, who first entered the academic enrichment program in 2009. Reach for Excellence is a three-year, tuition-free program, hosted at Marist School for underserved middle school students.
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Fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign December 3
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019Some 100 churches, schools and nonprofits in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are participating in the fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign. The 24-hour appeal on Dec. 3 allows the faithful to support special needs in their backyards as the season of Advent begins.
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Find your roots in faith: A look into the archives
By Angelique M. Richardson, Director of Archives and Records
Published November 14, 2019November is an important month for us this year as our office is gearing up to participate in #iGiveCatholic on Tuesday, Dec. 3. It’s the first time the Office of Archives and Records has joined in the fundraising day, but we’re excited and we have a wonderfully worthy cause in mind—digitizing historic Georgia Bulletin newspapers.
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Gomez: Nation has ‘moral obligation’ to keep promise to DACA recipients
By Catholic News Service
Published November 14, 2019The “failures” of the nation’s leaders in Washington to make “comprehensive reforms to immigration policy “cut across party lines,” said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles.
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How to practice cybersafety this holiday season
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019The Office of Information Technology for the Archdiocese of Atlanta provided tips and resources to help consumers stay safe and aware during the holiday season. These tips will not prevent all cybercrime but can help shoppers and online donors stay protected.
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U.S. bishops examine challenges faced by church, society
By CAROL ZIMMERMANN Catholic News Service
Published November 14, 2019On the agenda for the U.S. bishops’ Nov. 11-13 meeting in Baltimore were elections and discussions of key challenges in the church and the nation.