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• 2013: History made and history revisited

  December 19, 2013

  In keeping with a tradition at many publications, The Georgia Bulletin staff took time to reflect on the top news stories and events of the year. It was an historic year for the Catholic Church, locally and internationally. It was also an anniversary year, as the chronology of the archdiocese marched in rhythm with the […]

• Helping with homework is ‘doing justice’

  December 19, 2013

  ATLANTA—The classroom walls are covered with reports on field trips to Clark Atlanta University, certificates celebrating students as “rockin’ readers,” and books line the shelves. The students file in, stuff their bags and jackets into the cubbyholes and take a seat as homework help begins. Today, it’s special: there’s a chocolate birthday cake. This classroom […]

• In jubilee year, sisters still zealous in ministries

  December 19, 2013

  The year 2013 was one of milestones for several sisters in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Celebrating jubilee anniversaries with their congregations this year were Sister Margaret McAnoy, IHM; Sister Nora Ryan, OP; Sister Mary Paul, OP, and Sister Mary Ellen, OP.

• Christ Child Society volunteers see children in need as face of Jesus

  December 19, 2013

  ATLANTA—The Christ Child Society of Atlanta, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014, continues the mission of “Challenging Poverty: One Child at a Time.” The group has 70 members representing various parishes. The women assemble and distribute layettes of baby care items to mothers in need, collect gently used books for children, rock infants at Grady […] Full Story

• IHM students collect 599 toys

  December 19, 2013

  Each year the Student Council at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Atlanta organizes a toy drive for Catholic Charities Atlanta. The yearly goal is 300 toys. This year, however, the Student Council exceeded that goal and actually collected 599 toys. These new, unopened toys will be delivered to needy children in time for Christmas. […]

• Motorcycle clubs replenish Shrine food pantry

  December 19, 2013

  Metro Atlanta motorcycle riders filled the food pantry shelves at the St. Francis Table in Atlanta. John Peek of KickStand Promotions, LLC, a local motorcycle marketing company, teamed with riders and Deacon Bill Payne at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to help those in need. The table serves about 1,500 men, women and children […]

• Stand for Life to be held in Atlanta, Washington Jan. 22

  December 19, 2013

  ATLANTA—The inaugural Stand for Life will take place in two locations to highlight one powerful cause. Stand for Life, designed to commemorate and focus attention on the 1973 Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion in the United States, will have events in both Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Nine major events will be held in both cities. […]

• BT sophomore honored for volunteerism

  December 19, 2013

  A sophomore at Blessed Trinity High School, in Roswell, Luke Donovan has earned a place as a national Points of Light volunteer. This is the nation’s largest volunteer organization, started by the first President Bush. Donovan organized a warm clothing drive for the area elementary schools, through the high school’s St. Vincent de Paul chapter. […]

• Gift of Grace House decorated for Christmas

  December 19, 2013

  For the 18th year, the AIDS Ministry of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart decorated the Gift of Grace House for Christmas. Monica Rudolph, AIDS ministry coordinator, organized the event. Ten adults helped by six children attended the festive event. They decorated a live Christmas tree, the front porch and the living room of the … Continue reading Gift of Grace House decorated for Christmas

• New ‘Catholicism’ documentary airs Dec. 21

  December 19, 2013

  The new documentary by Father Robert Barron called, “Catholicism: The New Evangelization” will be broadcast on Saturday, Dec. 21, on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). Most Catholics have heard of “the New Evangelization” but may not know what it is all about. Father Barron addresses those questions. This program is scheduled to air at 1 […] Full Story