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Looking Back: July 18, 1963–Death of Archbishop O’Hara
Published July 18, 2013
The July 18, 1963 issue of The Georgia Bulletin announced the death in London of Archbishop Gerald P. O’Hara, former bishop of the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta, who was serving as apostolic delegate to Great Britain. Distinguished in service to the church, Archbishop O’Hara was bishop of Savannah-Atlanta from 1936 to 1956. The title of the […]
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Good Country Pictures aims for noted author’s vision
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published July 18, 2013ATLANTA—Though she was born in Savannah and grew up in Milledgeville, Flannery O’Connor did not write sweet, Southern fiction. Many of her works, which include two novels and dozens of short stories, are considered violent, graphic and often grotesque. But in the midst of them, there is God’s grace and mercy. Good Country Pictures, an […]
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Historic papacy bridged eras, world
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published July 18, 2013ATLANTA—Elzbieta Gurtler-Krawczynska lived with her family in Poland under the communist regime when the Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyła was elected as Pope John Paul II in 1978. His election gave people in his native land a new sense of what was possible. “That was a sign that there would be a big change,” she said. […]
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Cristo Rey to open in Midtown
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published July 18, 2013ATLANTA—The city’s next Catholic school is to open its doors in Midtown Atlanta. Students attending Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School in the fall of 2014 will be learning in a renovated version of 680 West Peachtree Street, the former headquarters of the Atlanta Archdiocese. Organizers hope the accessible location helps the school attract a […]
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Brief pontificate had great impact
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published July 18, 2013ATLANTA—Father Richard Morrow recalled when he celebrated Mass for the first time in English, facing the congregation. It was for the children in the religious education classes at St. Bernadette Church in Cedartown. “They were always restless at Mass. Not that Saturday morning. They kept their eyes on me and were very attentive to me. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Pax Christi ‘veterans’ extend baton to young
By ANDREW NELSON AND ERIKA ANDERSON
Published July 4, 2013ATLANTA—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 […]
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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 […]
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Passion for ballet inspires Woodward salutatorian
By PRISCILLA GREEAR Special to the Bulletin
Published July 4, 2013ATLANTA—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 […]
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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 […]
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Living one’s faith–The story of Dot and Louise
By Michael Alexander, Staff Photographer (Photos and Text)
Published July 4, 2013In 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. […] Full Story
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More teens find safety at Covenant House Ga.
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published July 4, 2013ATLANTA—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 […]
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Groups take fortnight to heart
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published July 4, 2013ATLANTA—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 […]
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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, […]
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Catholic Schools, Athletes Soar At State
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published June 20, 2013ATLANTA—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 […]
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Six Receive Degrees In Holy Spirit College’s 2013 Class
By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 20, 2013ATLANTA—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 […]
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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 […]
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Newspaper’s New Design … Unveiled In The Next Issue
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Executive Editor
Published June 20, 2013After 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 […]
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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 […]
