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St. John the Evangelist Church rededicated June 3
June 21, 2018HAPEVILLE—A standing-room-only congregation celebrated the rededication of St. John the Evangelist Church with a service full of symbolism. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory slathered the wooden altar with chrism oil, making the altar a symbol of Christ, the anointed One. The sweet smoke of incense filled the sanctuary, signifying the people’s prayers rising to God. The […] Full Story | En Español
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Lessons I learned about fatherhood
June 13, 2018The piece below is a reprint of a column written for the June 17, 1999 issue of The Georgia Bulletin, just days before Father’s Day. If the love of a mother for her child is a sign of God’s covenant with us, then the love of a father for his child must be a […]
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Former Atlantan takes over as director of formation and discipleship
June 11, 2018ATLANTA—It’s home again for Andrew “Andy” W. Lichtenwalner, Ph.D., the new director of the Office of Formation and Discipleship (OFD) for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory announced Lichtenwalner’s appointment in March, and he officially started in his new role May 21. He joins the Secretariat, replacing Amy Daniels, who transferred to the […] Full Story
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St. Jude the Apostle students mark year’s end with joyful singing
June 11, 2018SANDY SPRINGS—The St. Jude the Apostle school community held its third annual Praise and Worship event May 17 in the church sanctuary. Father Tim Hepburn, director of vocations for the archdiocese, led the program. Ed Bolduc, Jeff Simpson, music teacher; Chris Fason, physical education teacher; and Mike Hinton also lent their musical talents. Simpson teamed […] Full Story
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Archbishop announces new priest assignments
June 11, 2018ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments, effective July 2, unless otherwise noted. Pastors Father Timothy Hepburn has been appointed pastor of St. Michael Church, Gainesville. Father Juan Areiza has been appointed pastor of St. Pius X Church, Conyers. Father Feiser Muñoz Polanco has been appointed pastor […]
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Atlantan Wessels lives the faith by leading Malteser relief efforts
June 11, 2018ATLANTA—In the U.S. Army Reserve, Maj. Gen. Thomas Wessels engaged in missions across the Middle East and Southeast Asia from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia. Now retired after 37 years of military service and a 43-year banking career, he travels from Haiti’s slums to Colombian jungles to lead a new strategic mission: to uplift the hemisphere’s […] Full Story
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Atlanta’s Order of Malta has been helping for 25 years
June 11, 2018ATLANTA—Some 50 Knights and Dames and 20 auxiliary members of the Atlanta Region of the Order of Malta exercise their faith in care for the least. The Atlanta Region of the Order of Malta was established in 1993 by Msgr. Edward Dillon, pastor of Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta. The religious lay and chivalrous Order of […] Full Story
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Congress speakers emphasize strong messages of faith, joy
June 7, 2018COLLEGE PARK—United in love of Jesus, thousands of Catholics from all corners of the archdiocese and representing many ethnic backgrounds participated in the morning procession Saturday, June 2, at the 23rd annual Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center. The procession is the traditional launch of Saturday events at the congress, which takes place […] Full Story
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Six years since conversion, Atlanta native ordained deacon
June 7, 2018ATLANTA—Finding himself a Catholic is not what Mark White envisioned for himself as a young man. Growing up he wasn’t hostile toward faith, he just didn’t see its point, he said. “I would have presented myself as someone who didn’t care.” The journey has had many twists and turns, as he was inspired by his […]
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Mercy Housing Southeast opens affordable senior apartments
June 7, 2018ATLANTA—Mercy Housing Southeast cut the ribbon on its latest community, the Senior Residences at Mercy Park, located in Chamblee, April 11. The property, located at 5124 Peachtree Road, has 79 affordable apartment homes for seniors 62 years and older, including 57 one-bedroom and 22 two-bedroom apartments, as well as eight units designated for eligible veterans […] Full Story