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Marist Father Rich Egan Remembered With Love
January 24, 2008He was a loving brother, a good friend and a devout Marist priest, who knew his order’s charisms, inside and out, and was passionate about carrying out the Society of Mary’s mission with its spirit of humility, love of God and ardent love of neighbor. His good humor, generous spirit and quick wit often brought […]
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Superintendent Of Schools Looks Forward To 2008
January 24, 2008Diane Starkovich, superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, recently spoke with The Georgia Bulletin to share her ideas and plans for Catholic schools in 2008—and the future looks bright. Starkovich, who has more than 25 years of experience in education, both as a teacher and a principal, came to Atlanta in 2006 to […]
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What Non-Catholics Like About Catholic Schools
January 24, 2008Recommendations from other parents and a long-standing reputation as effective educators who also address a student’s moral development are key reasons why non-Catholic parents choose Catholic schools for their children. Jamal Burt, who is Christian but not Catholic, is both a teacher and the parent of a student at St. Peter Claver School in Decatur. […]
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Catholic School Experience Sticks With Graduates
January 24, 2008During Catholic Schools Week, graduates of those schools throughout the Atlanta area are thanking parents for the sacrifices they endured to send their children to a Catholic school. For many, the experience of attending an institution focused on building faith and providing quality education continues to stay with them. “I had a great experience attending […]
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Catholic Schools Fired Up With Enthusiasm
January 24, 2008What is special about your school? Eighteen archdiocesan Catholic schools and six independent Catholic schools in North Georgia answer the question in their own words. Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, Archdiocesan High School Blessed Trinity High School introduced a house/family system in the school last fall. Principal Frank Moore and faculty and student representatives visited […]
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Hundreds Attend King Mass, Despite Snow, Ice
January 24, 2008Hundreds of people filled the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, braving Saturday’s freezing temperatures and snow showers to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and his commitment to helping the poor. The annual Mass was held Jan. 19. “I couldn’t stay home. It’s become a part of me,” said Chevonne Brawner, who attends St. John […]
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What I Have Seen and Heard (January 17, 2008)
January 17, 2008As every parent knows, a visit to a youngster’s school holds the possibility of making three separate constituencies nervous. First, the staff and faculty may be anxious because having been entrusted with the education and formation of a child, they want to make certain that their best efforts are appreciated and affirmed. Second, the students […]
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Return To The Hidden Beauty Of Ordinary Time
January 17, 2008A short time ago, we changed the Psalters in our choir stalls and thus started the liturgical cycle of ordinary time. On the morning the change took place, I reached down to the shelf in front of my place at choir and pulled out the large Ordinary Time Psalter, dusted it off a bit, and […]
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Wise Men Visit Cartersville
January 17, 2008Each year the members of St. Francis of Assisi Church observe the feast of the Epiphany with the arrival of three wise men and their caravan. This year’s Epiphany, which was celebrated Sunday, Jan. 6, included a caravan of “wise” volunteers from the parish family, as well as camels, sheep and doves provided by the […]
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Kathy MacInnis, Magnificat Leader, To Speak Feb. 9
January 17, 2008A morning of prayer and friendship for women will be hosted by the Atlanta Joyful Visitation chapter of Magnificat on Saturday, Feb. 9, as the Magnificat breakfast is held from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All women are invited. The breakfast speaker will be Kathy MacInnis, who serves as an associate member of the Magnificat central service […]