Atlanta
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Addiction Mass offers ‘support, not condemnation’
By ANNE NEUFELD RUTZ, Special to the Bulletin
Published September 12, 2013ATLANTA—It’s known as the Addiction Mass, and one Saturday morning each month, this unusual ministry at Our Lady of the Assumption Church brings together people from across the community affected by addiction, so they can worship and find support. The ministry is modeled after a similar program in New Jersey and its full title—Mass for […]
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Local Catholics respond, pray for peace
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 12, 2013ATLANTA—The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta opened its doors the afternoon of Sept. 7 for those wanting to pray for peace in Syria—joining other parishes in the archdiocese in a global day of prayer requested by the pope. Prayer hours at the Shrine were from 1 to 5 p.m. and Msgr. Henry Gracz, […]
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Shredding paper for a world record—and a good cause
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—The Great Shredder Event, sponsored by CBS Atlanta, will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society this year. All are welcome to participate in this event by bringing paper to be shredded and goods to donate. The Great Shredder event will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Turner […]
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Archdiocesan-wide food drive planned for ‘Hunger Awareness’ month
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—September is “Hunger Awareness” month, and parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are invited to join together with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help feed the hungry in the community. Parishes have the option to collect food for […]
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New BELIEVES ministry launched at the Cathedral
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—The Cathedral of Christ the King has inaugurated a new ministry called CTK BELIEVES (Business Executives Leading with Integrity Entrusted Values, and Expectancy) to help those in business grow in faith. The group is inviting highly-respected servant leaders in the faith community to share how their faith has guided them through various situations and moments […]
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Parishioner brings Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders to the forefront
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—Sept. 9 is being recognized by the state of Georgia as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, thanks in part to a parishioner at All Saints Church. Melissa Jacobus Cook hopes churches and other houses of worship in Georgia will join a global effort to ring bells at 9:09 a.m. on Sept. 9 to signify […]
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Looking Back: Aug. 29, 1963
Published August 30, 2013
The March on Washington was the lead story on the front page of the Georgia Bulletin of Aug. 29, 1963, and the editor, Gerard E. Sherry, went to Washington and wrote the news story, which highlighted Catholic aspects more than the historic words of the “I Have a Dream” speech. “Atlanta was represented by several […] Full Story
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Dinner, Retreat Help With Discerning God’s Call
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2013Late night noise isn’t unusual when several dozen teens get together. But how about solving the problem? Praying the rosary together is unusual. That’s one way that Joseph Ndoum, 15, who attends St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cartersville, knew a weekend retreat hosted by the Atlanta Archdiocese’s Vocations Office was a unique experience. “It may […]
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Our Lady Of Charity To Be Honored Sept. 8
Published August 30, 2013
The 400th anniversary of the feast of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, Cuba (Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobreis) will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. The procession for the celebration is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., and Mass begins at 7 p.m. […]
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OLA Offers Monthly Masses For Addiction
Published August 30, 2013
Our Lady of the Assumption Church is beginning a new ministry for anyone who is impacted by any kind of addiction. On the second Saturday of each month, a Mass will be celebrated for those struggling with alcoholism, other drug addictions, eating disorders, nicotine addiction, gambling addiction, prescription addiction, sexual addiction or any other difficulty […]
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Gambian community connects through Sang Marie
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2013ATLANTA—Hundreds of Gambian believers crowded into the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Saturday, Aug. 17, to celebrate “Sang Marie.” Led by the 30-member choir, the immigrants sang and prayed in their native language as Bishop Robert P. Ellison, of the Diocese of Banjul in Gambia, was the homilist at the Mass, which gathered the local faith community of … Continue reading Gambian community connects through Sang Marie
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New stewardship director here to use his ‘gifts and talents’
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—David R. “Dave” Spotanski started work at the Chancery on Monday, Aug. 26, as the director of stewardship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. In his new role, his office will encourage and support the stewardship of time, talent and treasure for Catholics in north and middle Georgia, as well as assisting parishes, agencies and ministries […] Full Story
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8 spiritual tools for families
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 29, 2013ATLANTA—As a mother of two and a longtime leader in teaching the Catholic faith, Rosanne Bowen has tools that can help families pulled apart by today’s fast-paced world to come together. “Mothers have always been busy, and fathers. With technology, it has filled in all the spare time,” she said. Families now have to make […] Full Story
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March set direction for his life’s work
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published August 29, 2013Attending the March on Washington 50 years ago solidified the commitment of 22-year-old Charles Prejean to make “human betterment” his life’s work. Prejean, 72, the director of the Office for Black Catholic Ministry, looks back on hearing Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the unfinished goals of the march. How did you get […]
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‘Cyberpilgrim’ sister urges use of Internet to spread the faith
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 29, 2013ATLANTA—As people video chat with friends, send Tweets, and post instant photos on Facebook, religious educators need to become “digital disciples” to continue to spread the faith. And it is a sister in a century-old religious community who is encouraging people to embrace social networks, blogging and “Web 2.0.” “We are in a participatory culture,” […]
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Archdiocesan office facilitates forming the faithful
By SUZANNE HAUGH Special to the Bulletin
Published August 29, 2013ATLANTA—There’s no question that Cathy Marbury and others of the Office of Formation and Discipleship receive a thorough workout helping pastors and catechists from 88 parishes and 11 missions across 69 counties that are home to an estimated 1 million Catholics. Serving the diverse catechetical needs of these parish communities is akin to playing dodge […]
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Growing in the faith requires lifelong dedication
By SUZANNE HAUGH Special to the Bulletin
Published August 29, 2013ATLANTA—Embracing more of the faith through study begins anew in every parish on Catechetical Sunday, Sept. 15. Amy Daniels, the director of the Office of Formation and Discipleship in the Atlanta Archdiocese, spoke at the beginning of this important milestone in parish life about the vital importance of lifelong dedication to growing in the Catholic […]
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Archbishop: Many ‘great souls’ advanced civil rights movement
Published August 28, 2013
ATLANTA—On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory answered these questions from The Georgia Bulletin about its significance and his reflections as a Catholic and African-American then and now. What is your memory of the original March on Washington, where you were, and how acutely aware […]
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Schools renovated for greater security
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 15, 2013ATLANTA—Students at Catholic schools will be returning to classrooms with enhanced security on some campuses, with the addition of new alarms, greater control of access and closer relationships with local police departments. “Like everybody, after the Newtown tragedy, (security) was on everybody’s radar,” said Frank Moore, the long-time principal at Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell. […]
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Our Lady of the Assumption parishioner wears a gold medal
Published August 15, 2013
Our Lady of the Assumption parishioner Kate Ward traveled to Sofia, Bulgaria, this summer, participating in the 2013 Deaflympics, hosted by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf. Kate, the daughter of Tony and Joan Ward, is a member of the U.S. Deaf National Women’s Soccer Team. She scored the first goal against the […]
