2020
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Favorite photo story of 2019 bridges a moment to the past
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Writer
Published January 9, 2020When Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory left Atlanta to become the Archdiocese of Washington’s archbishop last May, the paper’s photographer had an idea for “Then & NOW,” an occasional series in The Georgia Bulletin providing updates on people who appeared in a newspaper photograph years ago.
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The top stories of 2019: A look back
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published January 9, 20202019 was a year of great change for Atlanta’s Catholic community as longtime Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was appointed Archbishop of Washington by Pope Francis. While the departure of the archbishop was the biggest news story of the year, The Georgia Bulletin looks back at the other top stories of 2019.
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Franciscans announce departure from Catholic Center at UGA
Published January 9, 2020
he Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province (HNP) are withdrawing from the Catholic Center at the University of Georgia, Athens. Ministerial responsibilities and administrative operations will be turned over to the Archdiocese of Atlanta this summer, ending more than 60 years of pastoral service by the friars.
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Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces fall 2019 grant awards
Published January 9, 2020
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued grants totaling $120,800 for the 2019 fall competitive grant cycle. These grants support the Catholic community through a variety of causes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The foundation accepts grant applications and makes awards twice yearly.
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Guitars as guides: St. Pius X program shapes student musicians
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 9, 2020The award-winning guitar program of St. Pius X High School has been around for 20 years. Guitar instructor, Brion Kennedy, knows of only a handful of similar programs. His goal is to be a guide as students deepen their talents, giving them freedom to teach their peers and develop as musicians and leaders.
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About the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
By FATHER JOHN KIERAN, Commentary
Published January 9, 2020Once again the prayer of Jesus “that they be one” (Jn 17:21) is revisited, repeated and celebrated during the fourth week of January. The worldwide prayer time, the International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, was developed by Father Paul Wattson, SA, in Garrison, New York, and first observed Jan. 18-25, 1908.
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Unlocking the door to our hearts
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published January 9, 2020Maybe it’s the darkness, the steady rainfall, the dreary skies, but January has always seemed like the longest two months of the year. Yes, two months, because it seems to drag on forever.