2019
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Knights of Columbus distribute children’s coats at pre-Super Bowl event
Published February 8, 2019
FOREST PARK—Former Atlanta Falcon Brian Finneran and former Atlanta Falcons Assistant Coach Eric Sutulovich joined the Coats for Kids effort of the Knights of Columbus Jan. 26. Some 600 children in need received new winter coats at San Felipe de Jesus Mission in Forest Park. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Father Kevin Peek, chaplain for the Atlanta […] Full Story
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Meet the Class of 2019 permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
Published February 8, 2019
New deacons have taken up their responsibilities since their ordination on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. There were eight men called as “servant ministers in the very image of Christ Jesus,” as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory described the ministry. The new deacons come from varied backgrounds and careers, from […] Full Story
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Youth ministers earn ‘Companions on the Journey’ awards
Published February 7, 2019
SMYRNA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory honored leaders in youth ministry and graduates of a University of Dayton faith formation certificate program during a Monday, Jan. 14 parish catechetical leader awards luncheon at the Chancery of the archdiocese. The archbishop celebrated Mass prior to the ceremony. He presented three Companions on the Journey Awards of the National […] Full Story
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Mercy boys come up short after second-half rally
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published February 7, 2019FAYETTEVILLE—The Our Lady of Mercy boys’ basketball team almost overcame a 10-point halftime deficit on Feb. 1, but Trinity Christian School, Sharpsburg, held on to defeat them 48-41. At the beginning of the third period, Mercy went on 10-0 run to pull to within four points, but with less than 1:00 remaining in the period, […] Full Story
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Notre Dame Academy girls defend the home court
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published February 7, 2019DULUTH—After getting a five-game winning streak snapped by Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta in the previous game, Notre Dame Academy girls started a new one after defeating Brandon Hall School, Atlanta, 48-10. Notre Dame never trailed in the Jan. 31 game at its gymnasium in the school’s George Student Center. Notre Dame Academy center Josephine […] Full Story
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Archbishop honors staff of Catholic schools
Published February 7, 2019
ATLANTA—Schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta observed Catholic Schools week Jan. 27-Feb. 2 with Masses and activities for students and families. Sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration. The observance’s focus is the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to the church and communities. […] Full Story
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Suzanne Haugh to speak at Magnificat March 9
Published February 7, 2019
ATLANTA—Journalist and teacher Suzanne Haugh, who was inspired to aid and accompany youth and young adults of the world in their journeys of faith, will be the guest speaker at the March Magnificat meal. All women are invited to attend the Magnificat, which will be held on Saturday, March 9, at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta. […] Full Story
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Atlanta’s faithful take a stand for life
By NICHOLE GOLDEN
Published February 7, 2019ATLANTA—As Catholics began to learn of a new state law in New York that radically expanded abortion, Atlanta parishioners and students took part in a positive witness for the dignity of all life. Groups and individuals from across the Archdiocese of Atlanta attended the annual Mass for the Unborn and Stand for Life at the […] Full Story | En Español
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OLM honoree keeps school running well
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published February 7, 2019FAYETTEVILLE—Jorge Londoño, native of Colombia, South America, is the plant operator for Our Lady of Mercy High School and ensures the school’s various systems from electrical to plumbing are running smoothly. Londoño, also an OLM parent, is this year’s Catholic Schools Week staff honoree for the Fayetteville high school. “I love to be here. It […] Full Story
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Marist’s Martin encourages teachers to be authentic
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 7, 2019ATLANTA—John Martin would in the past show Atlanta teens the world with photos and maps using overhead projectors. Now, laptop-carrying students have the world’s knowledge at their fingertips on the web. “If I had this stuff when I was growing up, I would have been blown away. I would have gone nuts, said Martin, who […] Full Story
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IHM school nurse dispenses kindness
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 7, 2019ATLANTA—In her 20 years as a school nurse Brenda Conlon learned a few things she didn’t acquire at nursing school. A piece of chocolate slowly melting on a tongue can be a cure for an anxious child. A chat can do wonders. For her efforts to care for the more than 500 students and staff […] Full Story
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Pope: Respect, dialogue key for peace between Christians, Muslims
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service
Published February 6, 2019VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates, while brief, was a new page in relations between Christians and Muslims at a time when conflict and violence threaten the goal of lasting peace. Recalling his Feb. 3-5 visit to Abu Dhabi, the pope said during his weekly general […] Full Story
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Life is Beautiful Gala benefits Pregnancy Aid Clinic
Published January 25, 2019
ATLANTA—The Atlanta Region, Federal Association of the Sovereign Order of Malta, will sponsor the eighth “Life is Beautiful” Gala Thursday, Feb. 21 to benefit the Pregnancy Aid Clinic (PAC). The Pregnancy Aid Clinic provides women free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds, and offers medically accurate information about abortion and its risks. Parenting classes and family support […] Full Story
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Misfits embark on epic quest in ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’
By JOSEPH McALEER, Catholic News Service
Published January 25, 2019NEW YORK (CNS)—The Arthurian legend gets an inventive updating in “The Kid Who Would Be King” (Fox), a thrilling adventure that casts schoolchildren as latter-day Knights of the Round Table, destined to save the world. Borrowing heavily from the Harry Potter canon, with a dash of J.R.R. Tolkien and Disney’s “The Sword in the Stone” […] Full Story
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Catholic community continues support of holiday basketball tournament
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published January 25, 2019ATLANTA— The 12th annual Sam Robb Memorial Holiday Classic basketball tournament took place Dec. 27-29 at Roswell’s Blessed Trinity High School and Queen of Angels School, Atlanta’s Marist School and St. Jude the Apostle School, Sandy Springs. With the support of the Catholic Metro League of Atlanta (CMLA), parishes and schools, the holiday classic has […] Full Story
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Standard is 2019 winner of Msgr. Branch Young Adult Award
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 25, 2019ATLANTA—Natalie Standard is the type of leader who doesn’t talk, doesn’t brag. She just does. Starting from a young age, she has not stopped engaging with her peers and her church at St. Philip Benizi Church, Jonesboro. When she went off to Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina, she joined other Christian athletes to serve […] Full Story
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Catholic Charities’ work with veterans supported by Annual Appeal
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 25, 2019ATLANTA—More than an estimated 450 military veterans were homeless in Atlanta and four other counties in 2018 in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, according to advocates for veterans. Catholic Charities Atlanta is one of the resources that helps women and men who served in uniform to stabilize their lives with housing and employment assistance. The goal […] Full Story | En Español
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Transfiguration parishioner honored with Prejean Unity Award
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 24, 2019ATLANTA—Breon Haskett is committed to helping young people. He has served as an outreach volunteer with the homeless shelter, Covenant House, by driving the streets of Atlanta to find young people in need of a meal and a safe place to stay. He attends Transfiguration Church, Marietta, where he has taught high schoolers the faith, […] Full Story
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Archdiocese completes parish incorporation project
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
Published January 24, 2019ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta recently completed another step in a decade-long review of its legal structure by incorporating its parishes. The review and its implementation, begun in 2006, are being overseen by a task force of canon lawyers, outside civil attorneys and members of the archdiocesan finance council. It is led by Bishop Joel M. […] Full Story
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Birthright celebrates five decades of quiet pro-life service
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published January 24, 2019ATLANTA—Birthright of Atlanta pregnancy center director Lisa Olwine recently took a call from a pregnant woman who was about to get evicted from her home and sought an abortion. “She was thinking if I’m going to be homeless I don’t want to be homeless and pregnant and she was wanting an abortion,” Olwine recalled. “I […] Full Story | En Español