August 8, 2024
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New elementary school principals named
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 20, 2024The Office of Catholic Schools announced new principals are taking the helm at four elementary schools.
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Youth in Mission joins Archdiocese of Atlanta
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 14, 2024Youth in Mission helps teenagers and young adults cover mission trip costs to serve those in need. This summer, it was announced YiM would become a ministry of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Archdiocese to partner with Georgia GOAL for student scholarships
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 12, 2024GRACE Scholars helped thousands of students to attend some three dozen Catholic schools since it opened its doors 16 years ago. Now, the same mission is being picked up by Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program.
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I am with you always: Reflections on the National Eucharistic Congress
By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, OFM Conv.
Published August 12, 2024Like many of you, I had the opportunity and privilege to attend the beautiful National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July.
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Three schools awarded Cognia STEM certification
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published August 12, 2024St. Jude the Apostle School, St. Mary’s Academy and St. Joseph School earned the Cognia STEM certification this summer, creating history as the first three institutions to achieve this status in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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‘Final Audition’ playwright incorporates Catholic faith into production
Published August 12, 2024
“Final Audition, Last Chance for the Role of a Lifetime,” a comedy written and directed by Catholic playwright John Ruane, debuts in September in Marietta.
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I turned 55 and got old overnight
By LAURETTA HANNON
Published August 11, 2024I turned 55, and something strange happened. Suddenly 50-year-olds were saying “yes ma’am” and “no ma’am” to me.
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Catholic Foundation announces spring awards
Published August 11, 2024
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia awarded community grants and parish enrichment grants this spring to support the work of schools and churches.
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From the Archives: Catholics and the Atlanta Olympic Games
By GEOFFREY HETHERINGTON, Archivist
Published August 10, 2024The Paris Olympics will soon conclude with the closing ceremony on Aug. 11. Like many of the games before, this year’s event was characterized by dramatic moments, victories and defeats, and some controversy. In that respect, the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta were not that different.
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Marcos Arias leads Blessed Trinity HS
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 9, 2024Marcos Arias is starting the 2024-2025 school year as president of Blessed Trinity High School. Here he talks about lessons he learned in high school, how he centers himself through prayer and planning for the future as the school celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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Celebrating St. John the Baptist
Published August 9, 2024
Mary Our Queen Church hosted a parish festival for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist on June 24, complete with fireworks and a dunking booth.
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‘The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes’ a highlight of Tissot’s Life of Christ series
By DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
Published August 8, 2024My favorite miracle story in the New Testament has always been the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, or as it is also known, “The Feeding of the Five Thousand” or “The Feeding of the Multitude.”
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Belmont Abbey College Alumnus professes vows
Published August 8, 2024
Belmont Abbey celebrated the first profession of vows of Brother Gabriel Hamilton, formerly known as John Paul Hamilton. The monk grew up in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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At 50, St. Lawrence Church plans for renewed campus
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 8, 2024With its humble beginnings in an appliance storefront, St. Lawrence Church is setting off on a $10 million campaign, envisioning its future on the Grayson Highway campus. St. Lawrence celebrated its Golden Anniversary in June.
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Rooted in faith: Catholic schools begin a new year
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published August 7, 2024Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Atlanta have opened their doors to welcome students as a new year of learning gets underway. It’s the first school year under the leadership of new superintendent, Patty Childs, who shared her priorities for students.
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National Eucharistic Congress a hope-filled experience for Atlantans
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published August 7, 2024Almost 60,000 Catholics united in Indianapolis, Indiana to rejoice and celebrate Jesus at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress on July 17. More than 400 Atlanta Catholics participated.