September 17, 2020
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Making room for silence
By MARIA CRESSLER, Commentary
Published October 20, 2020Nothing intimidated me more than silence. You might think I would crave it coming from the chaotic but wonderful “noise” of an Italian American household; however, the extrovert in me was totally intimidated by silence and solitude.
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Enduring human nature in Chaucer’s ‘The Miller’s Tale’
By DR. DAVID A. KING, Commentary
Published September 21, 2020Defiance is part of being a student; it’s a universal and unchanging quality of youth. While many of us wring our hands and complain about the reckless behavior of college kids, we often forget that we ourselves once behaved in similar ways.
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Breaking down the walls of our stony hearts
By LORRAINE V. Murray, Commentary
Published September 18, 2020One of the biggest lies of childhood is that old adage, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.”
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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.