2020
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Day of Prayer, Fasting set for September 24
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published September 18, 2020This year’s National Day of Prayer and Fasting will be Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Called to be missionaries of mercy
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER III, Commentary
Published September 18, 2020Sadly, many people today want to punish, belittle or condemn others with never a thought of love towards them. Winning is not the only thing; merciful love is everything.
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Father Michael Hogan dies August 24
Published September 18, 2020
Father Michael Hogan, who served as an archdiocesan priest for more than 25 years, died August 24.
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Holy Spirit Prep celebrating 25th anniversary
Published September 18, 2020
As the new school year begins, Holy Spirit Preparatory School embarks on the 25th anniversary year of the founding of the school.
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Fransalian priest, who served in Atlanta, dies August 18
Published September 18, 2020
Father Martin Griffin, MSFS, died on Aug. 18. A priest of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales his service included time working in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Deacon Jim Stone dies September 6
Published September 18, 2020
Deacon James Edwin Stone of Suwanee died Sunday, Sept. 6 at his residence surrounded by his family. He served at Mary our Queen Church.
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Bishop Shlesinger to open series on Catholic social teaching
Published September 18, 2020
Transfiguration Church will welcome Bishop Bernard Shlesinger to open a new season of Catholic social teaching presentations. The kick-off event on Thursday, Sept. 24 will begin a series of topics stemming from current events.
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Pope to take his post-pandemic pleas to global stage
By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
Published September 17, 2020When he addresses, via video message, the U.N. General Assembly Sept. 21, Pope Francis is expected to speak about using the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to rethink economic, political and environmental policies in a way that will benefit humanity and the earth.
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Shroud of Turin replica arrives in Atlanta Archdiocese
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2020A replica and history of the Shroud of Turin are part of a permanent exhibit at St. Brendan the Navigator Church.
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St. Jude the Apostle School STREAM lab opens
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published September 17, 2020Students at St. Jude the Apostle School are making use of the school’s new STREAM lab. The lab’s opening was made possible with proceeds from an auction fundraiser.
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SVdP Georgia announces public phase of capital campaign
By MARK WOOLSEY, Special to the Bulletin
Published September 17, 2020St. Vincent de Paul Georgia has announced the public phase of its $7.5 million Hope Transformed capital campaign, seeking to raise $650,000 to put finishing touches on a construction and renovation project at its statewide hub, allowing the agency to better meet the needs of clients.
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Young Catholic Professionals launches in Atlanta
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2020Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) brings together the faithful in their 20s and 30s for fellowship, networking, inspiration and a spiritual connection in their professional careers.
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Catholic Charities Atlanta continues to provide pandemic relief
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2020Catholic Charities Atlanta is one of many organizations supporting people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Georgia Tech students partner with CRS to reduce fleet emissions
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 17, 2020While staffers with Catholic Relief Services delivered needed supplies to far-flung parts of the globe, students at the Georgia Institute of Technology studied how its missions of mercy could be done with fewer car emissions.
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Pandemic seen affecting people’s mental well-being, not just physical health
By SUSAN KLEMOND, Catholic News Service
Published September 17, 2020As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc physically, even bringing death into some people’s homes, the shutdown this past spring and the virus’ continuing effects also have impacted mental health.
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Children with disabilities receive sacraments at CTK Mission
By IMELDA RICHARD, Special to the Bulletin
Published September 10, 2020Six children with disabilities received their sacraments on Aug. 12 at the Christ the King Mission in Brookhaven. Father William Canales celebrated the joyful Mass and encouraged the children to always talk to Jesus in their prayers.
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Common good, not greed, must motivate search for vaccine, pope says
By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES, Catholic News Service
Published September 9, 2020The common good should be at the heart of the race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience Sept. 9.
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A plant, a rabbit and a lesson about mercy
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published September 4, 2020Someone gave me a hibiscus plant last fall, which sported bright yellow flowers. I babied it all winter to keep it healthy and when spring came, I put the plant outdoors to get more sunlight.
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Can we disagree less disagreeably?
By GREG ERLANDSON, Catholic News Service
Published September 4, 2020These days, “bearing with one another through love” is not our strong suit. We Catholics have a tendency to disagree in a disagreeable way.
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Newly married couples find joy despite changed plans
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2020Many engaged couples faced difficult wedding decisions amid the coronavirus pandemic. Months of planning for the sacrament of marriage became a series of navigating canceled flights, closed churches and venues, and handling vendors and guests.