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• Claire Smith of St. Stephen Church to speak at Magnificat

  Published July 18, 2013

  ATLANTA—Claire Smith of St. Stephen the Martyr Church, Lilburn, will be the guest speaker at the Magnificat breakfast for women on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta. The Atlanta Joyful Visitation chapter of the international Catholic women’s ministry hosts the breakfast. All women are invited to attend this morning of faith sharing from […] Full Story

• Local Catholic Reaction To Supreme Court DOMA Decision

  Published July 4, 2013

  Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory Today’s unfortunate decision by the U.S. Supreme Court striking down part of the Defense of Marriage Act is extremely disappointing. The Catholic Church promotes and defends marriage by teaching about marriage’s authentic meaning as a lifelong, exclusive, and fruitful communion of one man and one woman. Today’s decision is part […]

• Pax Christi ‘veterans’ extend baton to young

  By ANDREW NELSON AND ERIKA ANDERSON
  Published July 4, 2013

  ATLANTA—Hundreds of activists attended the national conference of Pax Christi, recalling its high profile in the early 1980s demonstrating against the use of nuclear weapons and looking toward the future of the movement with discussions on immigration, human trafficking and the environment. Pax Christi USA, the self-described “national Catholic peace movement,” is celebrating 40 years […]

• Looking Back: July 1963–Pope Paul VI begins pontificate

  Published July 4, 2013

  In the June 27, 1963, issue of The Georgia Bulletin, Pope Paul VI announced that he would continue the ecumenical Vatican Council begun by Pope John XXIII. In his first public address as pope, Paul VI also pledged that he would continue “with every effort” the work for Christian unity started by Pope John “for […] Full Story

• Passion for ballet inspires Woodward salutatorian

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 4, 2013

  ATLANTA—Mary Helen deGolian sported both ballet slippers and paddock boots through middle school and divided her time between dancing and horseback riding. But by eighth grade she decided to get serious about ballet, pirouetting across the stage through high school. Along the way, she stretched in faith, brought dance to the disadvantaged and excelled in […]

• Georgia Bulletin wins six CPA awards

  Published July 4, 2013

  ATLANTA–The Georgia Bulletin at the annual Catholic Press Association media conference earned six awards for excellence in 2012. The paper won a first place in sports journalism, a second place for Year of Faith coverage, three third-place awards and an honorable mention. The work was recognized at the annual gathering of Catholic journalists from the […] Full Story

• Living one’s faith–The story of Dot and Louise

  

  By Michael Alexander, Staff Photographer (Photos and Text)
  Published July 4, 2013

  In my travels around the Archdiocese of Atlanta I witness countless people living out their faith. Louise Robinson and Dorothy “Dot” Todd, both 85, have done it consistently for many, many years. Robinson was married for 61 years to her late spouse, Paul, and Todd was married for 57 years to her deceased husband, Robert. […]

• More teens find safety at Covenant House Ga.

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 4, 2013

  ATLANTA—Lanetta Dorsey had a stormy relationship with an aunt who raised her, facing abuse of all kinds before she was tossed out to fend for herself on the streets. “She was calling me everything but my name,” said Dorsey. “I was in and out of garbage. It was really bad.” She faced a nomadic life […]

• Groups take fortnight to heart

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 4, 2013

  ATLANTA—Catholics around the Atlanta Archdiocese gathered in parishes for prayer, retreat houses for reflection, and even a pizzeria to learn about religious liberty during the Fortnight for Freedom. The U.S. Catholic bishops called for the second Fortnight for Freedom, a time of prayer and fasting to raise awareness of challenges to religious liberty, both nationally […]

• Parishes Host Masses, Events For Religious Freedom

  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—Masses for Religious Freedom will be celebrated across the archdiocese during the Fortnight for Freedom, 14 days of prayer and special events held June 21-July 4 to focus on this essential freedom. The U.S. Catholic bishops have called for the Fortnight for Freedom to address many current challenges to religious liberty, including the Aug. 1, […]

• Catholic Schools, Athletes Soar At State

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—Catholic high schools in the Atlanta Archdiocese, both archdiocesan and independent schools, captured 12 team state championships this spring in golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Here is a school-by-school breakdown: State Champions Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fayetteville The girls track and field team captured first place with 68.50 points in the […]

• Six Receive Degrees In Holy Spirit College’s 2013 Class

  

  By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—The feast of St. Matthias, May 14, was the graduation date for Holy Spirit College’s class of 2013. This second graduation class for the school included six, who received one undergraduate and five graduate degrees. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the baccalaureate Mass at St. Mary’s Chapel on the Holy Spirit College campus. The Mass […]

• Looking Back… June 1963

  Published June 20, 2013

  The June 13, 1963 edition of The Georgia Bulletin carried a front-page question and answer interview with Cardinal Augustine Bea, head of the Vatican Secretariat for Christian Unity. The cardinal had visited the United States in April 1963 and had a fresh look at the ecumenical movement in the U.S. The interview was copyrighted because […]

• Newspaper’s New Design … Unveiled In The Next Issue

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Executive Editor
  Published June 20, 2013

  After many months—maybe even years—it’s almost time. We are eager and ready to move from planning to action. With the first issue in July—the next one—The Georgia Bulletin’s look and organization, both print and online, will be fresh and different. The staff is focused on that deadline, even as we continue to do the work […]

• St. Pius X Student Named To U16 Women’s National Basketball Team

  Published June 20, 2013

  St. Pius X High School rising junior Asia Durr, of Douglasville, has been selected to the 2013 USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team. Durr was among 124 players to take to the court at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. She was one of 12 players to make the squad. Durr returns to Colorado […] Full Story

• New Leaders In Georgia Knights Of Columbus

  Published June 20, 2013

  From the Diocese of Savannah, Sanford Hillsman, of Albany, is the new state deputy of the Georgia State Council of the Knights of Columbus and will operate as the chief executive for the organization in the state. Hillsman, who had been serving as state secretary, is president of The 100 Black Men of America Chapter […]

• Thousands Pledge To Pray For Seminarians

  Published June 20, 2013

  Diana Shertenlieb reported that Alter Christus volunteers and friends had a special project during the 2013 Eucharistic Congress. The organization asked for pledges as part of a Spiritual Bouquet to give to the 2013 seminarians. They collected 3,936 pledges from people who promised to say one rosary each for the seminarians.

• Childhood Passion For Planets Inspired Top Scholar

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—As a student at the Westminster Schools, Margaret (Meg) Panetta strove to own what she learned, whether reading Virgil in Latin, playing the bass or applying formulas in physics class. And her active learning approach definitely paid off: She graduated as girls valedictorian and will attend Harvard University. She is the daughter of Dr. Edward […] Full Story

• Priest Assignments

  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following assignments, effective July 1. Father James Dennis Dorner Jr. has been assigned as parochial vicar at St. Thomas More Church, Decatur. Father Feiser Elliott Munoz Polanco has been assigned as parochial vicar at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. Father Cong Tan Nguyen has been assigned […] Full Story

• Seven Ordained As Priests For Atlanta Archdiocese

  

  By ANDREW NELSON
  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—Standing in the ornate sanctuary of Holy Spirit Church, Father Tom Shuler prepared the altar and celebrated his first Mass. He was surrounded by priests who had prepared him for this ministry. Friends and family crowded the pews, much like they did after his wife died. “I said my Mass for her. We taught each […]