February 6, 2020
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Our Lady of Victory School defends basketball title
Published February 6, 2020
The Patriots of Our Lady of Victory School came out on top in the Private Athletic Conference basketball competition.
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Sister Mary Sue Thomas, of the Grey Nuns, dies January 29
Published February 6, 2020
Sister Mary Sue Thomas, GNSH, formerly Sister Mary Susan, died Jan. 29 at St. Joseph’s Manor in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania in the 67th year of her religious life. She was 91.
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Making it a great Lent
By FATHER JOHN KIERAN Commentary
Published February 6, 2020Activities in the church have high attendance, even during troubled times. Large crowds still come out on Ash Wednesday to receive the penitential anointing with ashes.
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Beatitudes are a Christian’s ID card, pope says at audience
Published February 6, 2020
The beatitudes are a path to joy and true happiness mapped out by Jesus for all of humanity, Pope Francis said. “It is difficult not to be touched by these words,” the pope said Jan. 29 during his weekly general audience.
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A special Valentine’s Day Gift
By BILL CLARKE, Commentary
Published February 6, 2020February brings the hoopla surrounding Valentine’s Day. Roses. Chocolates. Jewelry. Greeting cards and other things designed to help us say “I love you.” I’m in favor of this tradition, but some of the promotion is a little over the top. Thank God love is a virtue that survives in spite of the hype.
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Holy Trinity parishioner to speak at Magnificat
Published February 6, 2020
All women are invited to attend the Magnificat event at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta.
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‘Civilize It’ campaign encourages compassion during election year
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2020“Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate” is an initiative that invites Catholics to model civility, love for neighbor and respectful dialogue.
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Catholic school faculty members honored at annual education banquet
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 6, 2020Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta marked Catholic Schools Week Jan. 26-Feb. 1, a national observance focusing on faith-building, academic and community contributions of the schools.
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Meeting the lambs of God in our everyday life
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published February 6, 2020I was antsy. After writing all morning, what could I do as a change of pace?
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PAC supports women with challenges of unexpected pregnancies
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2020As the faithful gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King for the annual Mass for the Unborn, staff at the Pregnancy Aid Clinic prepared for a day of pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and classes.
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Inaugural Rally 4 Life followed Mass for the Unborn
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2020More than 300 Catholic middle and high school students filled Kenny Hall at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta for the first “Youth Rally 4 Life” Jan. 22. The rally followed the Mass for the Unborn.
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Meet the deacons of 2020
Published February 6, 2020
Meet the eight new deacons, ordained Feb. 1, to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
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Atlanta’s eight new deacons ‘filled with enthusiasm’
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published February 6, 2020Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, ordained eight men to the permanent diaconate Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Cathedral of Christ the King.
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A family affair for Cristo Rey honoree
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2020Maria Trujillo Sanchez, who works in facilities management for Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, was among the honorees at the 13th annual banquet for Catholic education on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Hilton Atlanta Marietta Hotel and Conference Center.
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Asian Catholics mark Lunar New Year with Masses, festivals
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2020Asian Catholics who celebrate the Lunar New Year gathered with friends and family for lion dances, traditional native food and honored community elders.
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St. Mary’s teacher finds students’ comfort is key to learning
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2020Beth Abbott of St. Mary’s School, Rome, is one of the educators honored at the archdiocese’s annual banquet for Catholic education, held Jan. 25.
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Compassion favorite value of Athens education honoree
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 6, 2020Stephanie Howe, Spanish teacher and dean of student services, is the Catholic education honoree representing Monsignor Donovan High School for 2020.