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Candler’s Catholic Studies director nominated for Latin Grammy

As a composer, Tony Alonso has more than 20 collections of music to his name. His newest work honors his Cuban roots and has been nominated for a Latin Grammy in the Best Christian Album category.

• Magnificat creates videos with bishop, Father Hepburn as speakers

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Special to the Bulletin
  Published December 1, 2020

  The Magnificat ministry in the archdiocese, which has not been able to hold the Magnificat meal for women since March, has stepped out in faith, creating virtual events with speakers Bishop Bernard Shlesinger and Father Tim Hepburn. Both of the videos can be seen on the YouTube channel of the Magnificat Joyful Visitation chapter.

• Faith-filled home becomes a home for faithful in Johns Creek

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 26, 2020

  Dr. Fred Jabaley, a cradle Catholic and dentist, bought farmland for his family on Old Alabama Road in 1973. Years later, the land and some surrounding it would become the home of St. Brigid Church and Holy Redeemer School in Johns Creek, and more recently the parish columbarium.

• Deacon Connell, of St. Anna Church, dies November 3

  

  Published November 13, 2020

  Deacon Jerry Connell of St. Anna Church died peacefully on Nov. 3 at his home in Monroe. He was 85 years old.