2023
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The courage to surrender in faith
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER III
Published June 8, 2023There is group of seven women from the Seven Sisters Apostolate in Atlanta who prays for me every day. One of them frequently asks me, “For what should I pray for you today?”
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Local men answer the call: Four new priests ordained
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 7, 2023Four men followed diverse paths to ministry, but now they are united in a common mission. Ordained on May 27, they became the newest priests to serve the nearly 1 million people of the Archdiocese of Atlanta during a ceremony rich in sacred tradition.
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Catholic schools honor top graduates
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 1, 2023The Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta honored their 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians at graduation ceremonies around the region in May.
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Believing the words of Jesus
By DEACON DENNIS DORNER, Commentary
Published May 31, 2023On a Sunday morning several years ago I was serving at Mass with a visiting priest in my parish. I cannot explain how or why but during the prayers of consecration I had the most profound sense of the sky opening and the altar being surrounded by a presence.
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Karl Rahner’s ‘Mary Mother of the Lord’
By DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
Published May 30, 2023I’ve always been fascinated by the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary possesses a mystery and allure that is particularly appealing to those undergoing the conversion process, and for Protestant converts, she retains an aura of secrecy.
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Marist School community honors injured student’s perseverance, strength
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 29, 2023Dressed in his graduation robe and linking arms with his older brothers, Devon Corbett made his way across the stage to receive his honorary diploma. Though he was unable to attend school for three years following a traumatic brain injury, Corbett was welcomed back with his class at the Marist School commencement ceremony May 20.
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Lifelong commitment to Christ: five ordained as deacons
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 25, 2023The men about to be ordained deacons walked into the crowded St. Peter Chanel Church May 20 arm in arm with those who raised them first in their faith, their moms and dads.
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Alligators, angels and sharks–oh, my!
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published May 25, 2023When I tell people that in my younger years I swam in a lake populated with alligators, I get some strange looks. When I add that, on one evening in West Palm Beach, I rushed into the sea at dusk—when sharks usually make their appearance—the expressions turn to total disbelief.
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Celebrating 50 years of Toni’s Camp
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 25, 2023This year, Toni’s Camp, which takes place each May at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The camp serves those with disabilities, giving their families needed respite. Both campers and volunteers grow in faith through the camp experience.
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Directing prayer to holy helpers
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, S.M.
Published May 25, 2023Not too long ago, Bishop Shlesinger wrote in his column about Mother Mary Alphonsa, a founder of the Hawthorne Dominicans, the Sisters who oversee Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta. He mentioned that the process for making her a saint has begun and asked for prayers to that end.
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Experiencing the faith through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
By BRENDA SEVCIK, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 25, 2023Catechisis of the Good Shepherd helps prepare children to receive the sacred gifts of the sacraments. It relies on Scripture, liturgy and an experience of reality to explain these gifts.
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Holy Spirit Prep’s Kira Taylor dominates high jump at state championship
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 19, 2023Holy Spirit Preparatory School’s Kira Taylor has soared above her competitors again as she won her third state championship in the high jump.
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Jesus’ Fire Pentecost Day of Renewal May 27
Published May 17, 2023
After a four-year COVID hiatus, the Atlanta Catholic Charismatic Renewal (ACCR) will celebrate a Pentecost Vigil on Saturday, May 27.
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ is adult fare
By JOHN MULDERIG, OSV News
Published May 16, 2023Chris Pratt reprises his starring role as Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (Disney), and writer-director James Gunn returns to helm the project. But there’s a somber tone to long patches of this wrap-up of the trilogy.
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My mother taught me that love transcends time
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published May 16, 2023I vividly recall my first clumsy efforts to make construction-paper greeting cards for my mother. The message was always written with crayons and signed with a heart.
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Sharing our gifts nurtures the faith
By BISHOP JOHN TRAN, Commentary
Published May 15, 2023A vibrant parish is one where clergy and laity work side by side to build up God’s kingdom in their corner of the world. It is one where we are all stewards of the gifts given to us, whether in word, worship, through service, to build up community or in any number of ways.
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Over three decades, Catholic Foundation connects donors with those in need
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published May 15, 2023The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia is marking its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1992 by Archbishop James P. Lyke and Msgr. Edward Dillon, its scope was expanded by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and a new foundation board of directors in 2008.
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Schools in Archdiocese of Atlanta fill key roles with veteran educators
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 15, 2023Three schools in the Atlanta Archdiocese have hired experienced educators to fill leadership roles for the upcoming school year.
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Woodstock Knights support Empower Cherokee
Published May 12, 2023
The Knights of Columbus Council 11768 at St. Michael the Archangel Church marked a successful year, raising money for local nonprofits.
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A celebration of Mary and all mothers
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published May 11, 2023The Mother’s Day Mass and reception is a long-standing tradition for the fifth-grade students at St. Thomas More School.
