Georgia Bulletin Blog
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Map of Atlanta’s Catholic Bookstore
Published August 31, 2012
View Catholic Gift Shops and Books in a full screen map This map helps you find Atlanta Catholic bookstores near you. It’s a companion to our story in this week’s edition. We talk to bookstore owners how they compete with online retailers. Please read the story on our Web site. Thanks for reading and subscribing […] Full Story
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Helping at a Friend’s Funeral
Published August 28, 2012
Yolanda Colin, September 1962 – August 2012 In “As Befits a Man,” Langston Hughes wrote I don’t mind dying—But I’d hate to die all alone! The pew sitters were shoulder to shoulder Saturday. Ushers brought out extra chairs and still people filled the back of the church, two and three people deep. Certainly, Yolanda Colin […] Full Story
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New Photos from Mitchell Estate
Published August 17, 2012
We have additional photos related to the Margaret Mitchell estate to share. The gift to the Archdiocese of Atlanta has gotten a lot of attention, as we knew it would. We are happy to share what we can. Here are two additional photos: The photo above is a signed copy of “Gone With […] Full Story
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Atlanta Marks Anniversary Of Margaret Mitchell’s Death
Published August 14, 2012
The Georgia Bulletin comes out this week on the 63rd anniversary of Margaret Mitchell’s death, August 16. The writer’s short-lived life of nearly 49 years was ended five days after a car struck her at the intersection of 13th and Peachtree Street. I recently traced some Atlanta landmarks that are closely associated with Mitchell. The […] Full Story
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Reconnecting With An Old Friend and Making New Ones
Published July 26, 2012
I recently visited the Shallowford Terrace location of Good Shepherd Services, where I reconnected with Sister Christine Truong My Hanh. Sister Christine is the executive director of Good Shepherd Services, a community based charity she founded in 1993. While many of the people they serve are from the Vietnamese community, their help to the poor […] Full Story
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Georgia Olympians with Catholic Roots
Published July 24, 2012
If you are an Olympic fan, make sure to be on the lookout for Team USA swimmers Kathleen Hersey and Eric Shanteau. Both have roots in the Catholic community in Atlanta. Kathleen graduated from the Marist School, class of 2008. She was a member of the swim team and also competed with Swim Atlanta. She […] Full Story
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"Wonderfully Made"
Published July 20, 2012
A week ago Tuesday, I heard the first cries of my daughter. She was 10 days early when she arrived with long fingers and a full head of dark hair at 6:16 p.m. People tell me that won’t be the last time my life is turned sideways by a child. She’s called “Bean” by loved […] Full Story
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Interview with Carolyn Woo, leader of Catholic Relief Services,
Published July 3, 2012
I recently interviewed the leader of Catholic Relief Services, the international development arm of the Catholic Church in the United States. Carolyn Woo, a native of Hong Kong, took over the position early in 2012. She’s the first woman to lead the Baltimore-based agency. She was the dean of the Mendoza Business College, at the […] Full Story
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Eucharistic Procession
Published June 12, 2012
Perhaps one of the most exciting things about the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s annual Eucharistic Congress is the vibrant faith that is displayed by local Catholics. Represented are various cultures and languages who all come together to recognize their oneness in the faith and the unifying belief of Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist. While many […] Full Story
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A Sweet Surprise At The Ordination
Published June 5, 2012
The June 2 ordination was nearly over when out from the sacristy came newly ordained priests Father Tri Nguyen and Father Mark Starr, each holding a vase with a gold satin bow of mondial white roses. They walked off the altar and presented the flowers to their mothers. It was a touching moment and a […] Full Story
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‘Morehouse Man’ Wears a Roman Collar
Published May 29, 2012
Congratulations to Father Christopher Rhodes, who was recently ordained a priest in the Archdiocese of Louisville. Dallas native Rhodes, 34, is a convert to Catholicism and a graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, St. Meinrad and Catholic University of America. He will begin as associate pastor of St. Augustine Church in Lebanon and Holy Name […] Full Story
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Blessed John XXXIII at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton
Published May 24, 2012
I took a recent road trip to Carrollton, home of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. I drove there to gather details about the community’s 50th anniversary. The parish is profiled in the May 24 edition of “The Georgia Bulletin.” I also found this unique statue on its campus of Blessed John XXXIII, who convened the […] Full Story
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The Month of May Is A Sports Bonanza
Published May 22, 2012
March brings the “Madness” of the NCAA basketball tournament, but that’s just one sport. May, on the other hand, is jammed packed with a host of sporting events. The first two legs of horse racing’s Triple Crown, The Kentucky Derby and The Preakness, are run the first Saturday and the third Saturday of May, respectively. In […] Full Story
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Award-Winning Lobster Bisque
Published May 11, 2012
In the May 10 edition of the Georgia Bulletin, we featured in the Notable column, the first cook-off by the Southside Ultreya first Men’s Cook-off. Thom Miller won first place for his lobster bisque. He kindly shared the recipe. So, if you want to try your hand at it, below is the how-to for the […] Full Story
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Out of a Georgia Bulletin Story, An Adoption
Published May 1, 2012
Rewards for working at a newspaper come in various ways. I wrote last fall about the start of a ministry in the Atlanta Archdiocese called Embrace. It grew out of the tears and heartache of a couple who struggled with infertility and losing a child still in the womb. Please read the story here. I […] Full Story
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Pip Back on TV
Published April 23, 2012
Remember the story “The Georgia Bulletin” ran about Pip, the Marietta Catholic, who is competing on The Voice? He’s back on the show Monday, April 23. His fans and family put out the flyer that is posted above to encourage folks to support his efforts.
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Father Radcliffe Answers Another Question
Published April 16, 2012
RadcliffeQ1 by GeorgiaBulletin Father Timothy Radcliffe answered another question by a “Georgia Bulletin” twitter follower when he visited Emory University in late March. Here’s the question: It turns out, Father Radcliffe wasn’t familiar with the Muppets, so the “rainbow connection” line meant little to him. But he has another interesting point of view and insights. […] Full Story
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Father Timothy Radcliffe Talks to the Georgia Bulletin
Published April 10, 2012
Father Timothy Radcliffe talks to Modern Catholicism students Father Timothy Radcliffe visited Atlanta’s Emory University in late March as a guest of the Candler School of Theology and the Aquinas Center of Theology. I interviewed him before he met with students in the Modern Catholicism class and his public lecture to several hundred people. […] Full Story
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Religious Freedom Rally in Atlanta
Published March 23, 2012
Here’s a report about the Stand Up Rally in Atlanta. Let me apologize for the unclear footage of the second speaker. Something, perhaps the rain, got on the lens and made it blurry. You’ll hear from folks who attended the rally, their motivation for attending and other insights, along with photos in next March 29 […] Full Story
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‘Pip’ Moves with The Voice
Published March 20, 2012
“Pip” Arnold, who was recently the focus of a story in the Georgia Bulletin, made it past the battle round of The Voice. He worships at St. Joseph Church, Marietta, where he got his start singing for Life Teen and other worship services. Here’s his latest appearance on the national hit show: