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Four Catholics Among First Dooley Award Finalists
June 19, 2008The finalists for the first Vincent J. Dooley Awards and Scholarships were announced by Athletes for a Better World (ABW) and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) in early April. The awards are presented to one male and one female senior athlete from every Georgia high school who “exemplifies distinguished individual character, outstanding teamwork and […]
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‘Brought To Fulfillment’ Archbishop Ordains Eight New Priests
June 19, 2008The eight new priests stood in horseshoe fashion in the sanctuary of Christ the King Cathedral. In the middle of them was Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, kneeling. His voice cracked with emotion. “Sons, may I have your blessing.” The powerful moment concluded the three-hour ornate ceremony of ordination on May 31 as the new priests […]
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Pinecrest Makes It Back To GISA State Finals
June 6, 2008For the second consecutive year the Pinecrest Academy boys soccer team made it to the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) state soccer finals. The only difference was instead of capturing the title as they did in 2007, they had to settle for state runner-up after losing to North Cobb Christian School of Kennesaw 1-0. The […]
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Student Wins National Handwriting Award
June 5, 2008Justine Tchouaffe, a student at St. John the Evangelist School, was named the 2008 national fourth-grade winner in the National Handwriting Contest sponsored by Zaner-Bloser Educational Publishers. She was the state first-grade handwriting winner in 2005. Tchouaffe competed against state winners nationwide for the title of national champion selected for each grade level, one to […]
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What I Have Seen And Heard (June 5, 2008)
June 5, 2008By now we have all grown accustomed to the delightful presence of cultural traditions, costumes and ethnic music at events that take place in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The great variety of peoples who now call this local church their home gives rise to beautiful religious and cultural traditions that may come from Central or […]
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The Little Way Still Reveals God’s Nearness
June 5, 2008There is an ancient custom in all of our monasteries of having a book read to the community during the main meal at mid-day. We take turns as readers, and this week it is my turn. The book is a collection of meditations on the Incarnation, by Ladislaus Boros. In the section I read aloud […]
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Georgia Bulletin Summer Schedule
June 5, 2008With this issue, The Georgia Bulletin will begin its summer schedule. The next issue will be published June 19. Additional issues will be published July 3, July 17, Aug. 7 and Aug. 21. Weekly publication will resume Sept. 4.
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Eucharistic Congress: Friday, June 20
June 5, 2008The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with praise and worship music, following by Mass at 6:30 p.m. At 7:45, the healing service will begin, with the “Revive!” Young Adult Track for single and married young adults, ages 18 to 40, beginning at 8 p.m. and continuing concurrently. Reconciliation will be available from 7:30 to […]
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Eucharistic Congress: Saturday, June 21
June 5, 2008On Saturday, June 21, the doors of the Georgia International Convention Center will open at 7:30 a.m. Registration for the Kid Track will take place from 8-10 a.m. The procession of banners into the hall will begin at 8:30 a.m. Adoration and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 10 a.m. Archbishop Wilton D. […]
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Driving Directions to the Georgia International Convention Center
June 5, 2008From Downtown Atlanta & North Atlanta: I-85 South to Camp Creek Parkway (exit #72). Follow the signs for Camp Creek Parkway. Once on Camp Creek Parkway, at the first traffic light, turn left into the Gateway Center. The Georgia International Convention Center will be on the right. From I-285 North (Cobb County, Marietta, Smyrna, Cumberland): […]