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Father Clif’s ministry is out of sight
June 10, 2010LUMPKIN—The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” might apply to the Stewart Detention Center (SDC) a monolithic fortress-like building surrounded by razor wired fencing, tucked away off of a rural road 40 miles south of Columbus, on the western border of Georgia. The facility is said to be the largest structure and employer in […]
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Art Museum Comes To Life
June 10, 2010During the second annual Metropolitan Art Museum of St. Jude, 56 third-grade students of St. Jude the Apostle School portrayed more than 30 different artists whose work is on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The May 21 event took place at the parish ministry building. The project, which combines […]
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Valedictorian Advises Work Hard, But Enjoy Life
June 10, 2010Luke Derochers, East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s 2010 valedictorian, is a visible yet humble reminder to high school students of what it takes to stand out in a crowd. The son of John and Karen Derochers, he is a parishioner at St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Mission, Jefferson, and has been active in his parish and […]
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Two Receive Archdiocesan Scholarships
June 10, 2010Each year the Archdiocese of Atlanta awards two scholarships for academic excellence to rising ninth-graders. The scholarship fund was established in 1980 to recognize eighth-graders in archdiocesan Catholic schools who will be attending an archdiocesan high school in the fall. Scholarships are awarded based on the demonstration of overall academic and personal achievement and are […]
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Theology On Tap Begins With ‘Human’ Film
June 10, 2010A viewing of the film “The Human Experience” and a discussion with its producers kicks off the “Six Pack Summer Series,” put on by the Young Adult Ministry of the Atlanta Archdiocese. The speaker and discussion series is part of the Theology on Tap program, casual gatherings of faithful and questioning young adults set up […]
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Happy day
June 10, 2010Here’s a photo captured with my iPhone: Deacon Juan Jose Teran greets a well wisher moments after his ordination on Saturday, May 29th. Learn more about the new deacon, including Deacon Charles Okeke, in this week’s Georgia Bulletin. Read it here.(If the photo looks familiar, it was tweeted that day.)-Andrew
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Notable
June 10, 2010Marist School Women Build recently wrapped up a home construction project with Habitat for Humanity in southeast Atlanta. It was the ninth successful completion for the organization. “It is so empowering. In seven weeks, 350 multigenerational women built a home for a single mom,” said Trish Coughlin, a veteran of building four homes and a […]
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Thoughts On The Sacred Heart Of Jesus
June 10, 2010One can easily wonder about what kind of compass should be used that would truthfully guide one across the seas of life. The most obvious, and perhaps easiest to find in terms of availability, is one’s religious tradition. If faithfully followed, a religious tradition can safely bring one to the far shore of existence. A […]
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Charles Okeke, Juan José Sánchez Ordained Deacons
June 10, 2010Catholics celebrated the ordination of two transitional deacons Saturday, May 29, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Rev. Mr. Charles N. Okeke and Rev. Mr. Juan José Sánchez now serve for a year of ministry as “heralds of the good news” before their ordinations to the priesthood next year. Lorena Sanchez, who lives in […]
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Teens, Young Adults Share Speakers, Enthusiasm
June 10, 2010The future of the Catholic Church is in capable hands, if the 2010 Eucharistic Congress is any indication. Both Friday evening’s “Revive!” young adult track on June 4 and Saturday’s Teen Track on June 5 were punctuated with praise and worship, powerful testimonies and faith-filled relationship building. Popular Catholic recording artist Matt Maher provided the […]