August 10, 2023
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Area Scouts honored with scholarships
Published August 21, 2023
Mark Rowell of Marietta, and Robert J. Riordan of Alpharetta, received scholarships from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) for contributions to their communities, schools, churches and Scouting.
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Thomas Merton’s ‘Original Child Bomb’ and the Oppenheimer film
By DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
Published August 21, 2023Like many people, I went all in for the so-called “Barbenheimer” movie phenomenon of the past few weeks. I saw both films, and as both a film professor and a moviegoer, I do confess that I was thrilled to see the Hollywood blockbuster return to relevance this summer.
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New parish preschools director named
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 14, 2023Longtime educator Jennifer Hughes is the new director of parish preschools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Rescuing a baby turtle in a moment of God’s grace
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published August 14, 2023I was walking along the shore with my cousin’s husband and his sister on an ordinary evening, when something extraordinary happened.
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School leaders look ahead to new year
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 11, 2023Schools around the Archdiocese of Atlanta opened their doors beginning Aug. 7 for students, from the youngest starting in pre-K to seniors relishing their final year of high school. Three school administrators share their communities’ preparations for the year ahead.
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The importance of education
By BISHOP JOHN N. TRAN
Published August 11, 2023As students begin a new school year, I feel a bit out of place. This is the first time since I was ordained a priest 31 years ago that I don’t have to prepare for a new school year.
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Archbishop Hartmayer praises CRS work in Honduras
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published August 11, 2023As a member of the Catholic Relief Services Board of Directors, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., traveled to Honduras this summer to witness the agency’s lifesaving work there.
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Catholic Charities builds community, fosters academic success for Atlanta’s newcomers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 9, 2023With the assistance of Catholic Charities Atlanta many refugee families have found safety in the United States. The organization’s after-school tutoring program helps the children of these families to flourish academically and emotionally.
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Atlantans share ‘mountaintop experience’ at National Black Catholic Congress
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
Published August 9, 2023Held every five years, the National Black Catholic Congress brings together Black and African Catholics from across the nation to celebrate faith and culture. With two agendas for adults and youth, the event included Masses, prayer and presentations on issues facing the community.