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‘Brothers at Bat’ tells beautiful story of baseball and family
September 23, 2016If you need to see me anytime this fall, you can make an appointment at either Holy Spirit Catholic Church or Kennesaw State University. But I’m keeping office hours in a new location this autumn, and your best bet might be to find me in one of the dugouts at a local Little League ballpark. […]
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World War II hero’s remains brought home to grateful Euart family
September 23, 2016ATLANTA—Answering the call to duty, Army Capt. Elwood Euart never stopped climbing and lifting others up until his last breath in 1942. Upon escape from a sinking ship, he reentered and extended a rope to rescue trapped soldiers in the ultimate heroic sacrifice. Serving as a troop carrier during World War II, the SS President […]
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College students embrace Catholic Relief Services’ mission for justice
September 23, 2016ATLANTA—Nathalie Borgella has a passion for “taking care of the poor, the sick, the lowly.” The political science major at Spelman College, in Atlanta, is channeling her desire into a new service as a Catholic Relief Services student ambassador. It is important for her to serve people. She knows people outside the campus gates need […]
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St. Mother Teresa exhibit, relic to travel around archdiocese
September 23, 2016ATLANTA—An exhibit of 75 full color panels depicting the life story of St. Mother Teresa of Kolkata will be available for viewing at a number of parishes around the Archdiocese of Atlanta, beginning this month. The vibrant panels, provided by the Missionaries of Charity, St. Teresa’s religious order, tell the saint’s story from birth, tell […]
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Synod spokesman looks at pope’s mercy theme with local priests, bishops
September 23, 2016ATLANTA—Mercy, the cornerstone of Pope Francis’ ministry, was also the focus of an assembly of Catholic bishops and priests from Georgia and North and South Carolina hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta Aug. 22-24. Father Thomas Rosica, who served as the English language spokesperson for the most recent Synod of Bishops held at the Vatican, […]
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Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces 2016 spring grant awards
September 23, 2016ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 40 grants totaling $140,000 for the 2016 spring grant cycle from the Community Services Fund, General Fund, Goizueta Fund, Nellie Dodd McAdams Fund, Conrads Family Education Fund, and the Archbishop Donoghue Fund for Life. Nancy Coveny, executive director, announced that these grants will support the Catholic community through […]
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Life Chain: Prayers and a silent witness for life
September 23, 2016ATLANTA—Life Chain is a prayer chain and silent public witness for life and against abortion. While Life Chain is held in October, which is Respect Life Month in the Catholic Church, the witness is a non-denominational event. In its 29th year, Life Chain is held throughout the United States and Canada on the first Sunday […]
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Gift of food
September 23, 2016“Invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind. Blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.” Luke 14:13-14 The theme of sustenance is one that is woven throughout the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, God feeds the Hebrews with manna. In the New Testament, gift of food […]
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Upcoming pilgrimage offers timely spiritual journey to Marian shrines
September 23, 2016ATLANTA—A pilgrimage to the Marian shrines of Fatima and Lourdes and the opportunity to walk a portion of the ancient Camino de Santiago pilgrimage path in Spain is being offered by The Georgia Bulletin this coming April. The 11-day pilgrimage from April 18-28, 2017, which begins in Lisbon, Portugal, will occur during the year of […]
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Deacon Edward D. Rademacher, of St. Monica Church, dies
September 23, 2016DULUTH—Deacon Edward D. Rademacher died on Tuesday, Sept. 13. He was 69. Deacon Rademacher was married to his wife, Jo Ann, his high school sweetheart, for over 44 years and was a father and grandfather. A retired financial analyst, he was ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Feb. 8, 2008, […]