November 30, 2023
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History-making event on the horizon: National Eucharistic Congress
By ANDY LICHTENWALNER, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 6, 2023As the fruits of Rescue Atlanta and various initiatives around this archdiocese continue to unfold, we now set our sights on a national event—the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 17-21, 2024.
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The welcoming tradition of Atlanta’s Shrine
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 1, 2023At the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, it announces a “bold faith” lived by a “bold church.” And that’s how it’s been since it began. The parish recently marked its 175th anniversary.
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Bishop Konzen, Atlanta Catholics tour Ghanaian school, health centre
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published December 1, 2023Following his first visit to the Pope Francis School & Health Centre (PFSHC) in Ghana, Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, of Atlanta called the campus “serene and striking.” He traveled there in late October with a group of Atlanta Catholics.
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Cross memorial at Lyke House Newman Center honors slain student
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 30, 2023A granite cross now stands in the parking lot of the Lyke House Newman Center where Jatonne Sterling was killed. Family and scores of students from Clark Atlanta University gathered at the Catholic center at the Atlanta University Center on Nov. 16 to remember him.
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‘No curtain, no scenery’: At 85 ‘Our Town’ Endures in the Catholic imagination
By DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
Published November 30, 2023I’ve always loved the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, particularly the week before Advent begins, the waning days of what Catholics call Ordinary Time.
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Tiny baby was a witness to Christ
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published November 30, 2023How sad I was to read the story of Indi Gregory, a baby in England born with serious heart and brain issues. Right up until her birth, the doctors were pressuring the parents to abort the child, but they didn’t.
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Advent events announced
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 30, 2023Symbolized by the color purple, the season of Advent includes the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to Christmas. From penance services to programs of lessons and carols, here’s a sampling of events marking this season of reflection.
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Advent of the heart
By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, OFM Conv.
Published November 30, 2023We hear Christmas music all around. For those of us who like to shop online, our inboxes are full of advertising, coupons and special offers. While the world is busy promoting and pursuing its commercial interests, the church has entered into the holy season of Advent.