October 13, 2022
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The Quest Atlanta debuts young adult podcast
By JULIAN SAVIANO, Special to the Bulletin
Published October 23, 2022A groundbreaking podcast has inspired a new sense of community among Atlanta’s young adults. In September, The Quest 1160 AM, Atlanta Catholic Radio, launched “Honest to God.”
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Lord, help me see your hand in life’s ordinary moments
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published October 18, 2022It was just another ordinary day with another to-do list. One item meant a return to the optician’s office, because my new eyeglasses weren’t as clear as I’d hoped.
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That they may be one
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER III, Commentary
Published October 17, 2022Recently, I had the privilege of representing the Archdiocese of Atlanta at an event honoring the late Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Desmond Tutu, a man who was pivotal in ending the apartheid regime in South Africa.
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Atlanta’s Hispanic Ministry turns 60
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published October 17, 2022For six decades, the Archdiocese of Atlanta has opened wide the doors to Christ, welcoming Latino migrants to provide them a spiritual home in Georgia through the Hispanic Ministry.
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Nicholas Le ordained a transitional deacon at St. Peter’s Basilica
By ALEXANDER BROWN, Special to the Bulletin
Published October 16, 2022Nicholas “Nick” Le, a seminarian of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, who has been studying in the North American College in Rome, was ordained to the transitional diaconate Sept. 29 at St. Peter’s Basilica.
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Deacon Alexander Gallagher remembered
Published October 14, 2022
Deacon Alexander Stephen “Al” Gallagher, of Roswell, died on Oct. 4. He was 83 years old.
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New liaison to work with religious communities in Atlanta Archdiocese
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 14, 2022Care for the communities of religious orders in the Archdiocese of Atlanta is now a shared duty in the Office of the Delegate for Religious. Franciscan Deacon Nicholas Wolfla, assisted by Sister Rezan Mehanzel, will oversee the office.
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Girls’ flag football growing in popularity, kicks off at St. Pius X High School
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 14, 2022St. Pius X High School joined the other archdiocesan high schools in adopting flag football as a fall sport. Blessed Trinity High School battled to the state championship semi-finals in its inaugural 2021 season. Our Lady of Mercy High School fielded a team last year, and St. Mary’s Academy continues that team.
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Father James F. Scherer, who served in Atlanta, dies Sept. 15
Published October 13, 2022
Father James F. Scherer died Sept. 15 at AuthoraCare Collective/Beacon Place in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was 85 years old.
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Days of reflection prepare Atlanta Catholics for national congress
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published October 13, 2022Local faithful are invited to discuss the needs of Black and African Catholics at Congress XIII, scheduled for July 20-23, 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland.
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Tolton play to visit Atlanta
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published October 13, 2022A one-man production on America’s first Black priest, Father Augustus Tolton, will come to the Archdiocese of Atlanta this November.
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Pope prays for unity of church as he celebrates anniversary of Vatican II
By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
Published October 13, 2022The Second Vatican Council was the universal Catholic Church’s response to God’s love and to Jesus’ command to feed his sheep, Pope Francis said, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the council’s opening.
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National Deaf Cursillo renews faith, sense of community
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published October 9, 2022Deaf women and men from around the country gathered at the 67th National Deaf Cursillo at the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center to learn more about their faith. It was the first event for the community since the coronavirus pandemic.
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St. Vincent de Paul Georgia names new CEO
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 6, 2022After leading St. Vincent de Paul Georgia through the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick McNulty is stepping down as the leader of the statewide nonprofit.