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• Learning From The Way To Emmaus

  July 5, 2012

  According to the Gospel account, Emmaus is a seven-mile walk from Jerusalem. One gets the impression that the two disciples were in no hurry. They seemed unconcerned about time and distance. A lot happened during those miles. I have heard that the number seven symbolized fullness, a kind of perfection. But they were apparently not […]

• Georgia Bulletin Wins Five Catholic Press Awards

  July 5, 2012

  The Georgia Bulletin was honored with five awards at the 2012 Catholic Media Convention held June 20-22. The convention drew members of the Catholic Press Association and the Catholic Academy for Communication Arts Professionals to Indianapolis for the annual event. Helen Osman, secretary for communications at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and a former […] Full Story

• CEO: The Work Of CRS ‘Will Affect Your Heart’

  July 5, 2012

  In January 2012 Carolyn Woo took the helm of Catholic Relief Services, the international development arm of the Catholic Church in the United States. A native of Hong Kong, Woo served as the dean of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame for 15 years before taking the position. She was […]

• North Metro Deanery Hosts ‘Welcome Home Veterans’

  July 5, 2012

  In a heartfelt and touching effort, parishes from the North Metro Deanery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta came together to host a “Welcome Home Veterans” day to show appreciation for the service provided by members of the various U.S. military branches. Held at St. Peter Chanel Church on June 23, the purpose of the event […] Full Story

• Crowd Gathers To Celebrate, Support Sisters’ Ministries

  July 5, 2012

  In a joyous evening of prayer, storytelling, song and dance, community members from across Atlanta gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Atlanta June 22 to support and celebrate women religious— sisters, whose vocation is to serve others. There are 22 different religious communities represented in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, each offering its own […]

• Notable

  July 5, 2012

  Nancy Ramos, an eighth-grader at Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Atlanta, won the President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award. Middle school students must volunteer between eight hours and 24 hours a year, depending on the grade level. Nancy completed 281 hours of service, according to the school. Our Lady of Mercy High School graduate Megan Malasarte, […]

• Monastery To Host Healing Retreat For Veterans

  July 5, 2012

  A “Spiritual Healing Retreat for Veterans” will be held at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit from July 16-19. This ecumenical healing retreat is open to all veterans suffering from the trauma of war and post-traumatic stress disorder. The objective of the retreat is to help veterans heal through releasing long-suppressed anger, grieving for lost […] Full Story

• Knights Sponsor Silver Rose Run In Georgia

  July 5, 2012

  The Knights of Columbus of Georgia are participating in a special tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, through the Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Run – One Life, One Rose Program. The silver rose program began in 1960 as a project of the Columbian Squires of North America to honor […]

• Prayer, Letter-Writing Mark Parish ‘Fortnight’ Events

  July 5, 2012

  With patriotic rosaries, litanies for freedom, and Hollywood movies, Catholic parishes in the Atlanta Archdiocese participated in the national Fortnight for Freedom campaign. U.S. bishops organized the two weeks leading up to July 4 as a time of prayer, study, catechesis, and public action. The campaign is to promote religious freedom in America, while protesting […]

• Crowd Gathers To Support Religious Freedom

  July 5, 2012

  Nearly 1,000 people gathered under threatening skies at Marist School June 22 as part of a nationwide series of rallies in support of religious freedom. The Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally, an ecumenical gathering, featured Catholic and Protestant speakers, along with political figures. Speakers’ remarks were repeatedly interrupted by applause and standing ovations from […]