Atlanta
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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 […] Full Story
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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.
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Childhood Passion For Planets Inspired Top Scholar
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 20, 2013ATLANTA—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 […]
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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 […]
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Seven Ordained As Priests For Atlanta Archdiocese
By ANDREW NELSON
Published June 20, 2013ATLANTA—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 […]
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Looking Back… June 1963
Published June 6, 2013
The Georgia Bulletin issue of June 3, 1963, announced the death of Pope John XXIII. A special eight-page edition of the Catholic newspaper was published in memory of the pontiff on the day of his death. In his statement, Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan wrote: “The news of Pope John’s death leaves the world saddened, and […]
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Catholic-Orthodox Event Emphasizes Mother Of God
By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 6, 2013ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Church hosted the eighth Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering on May 14, with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Metropolitan Alexios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta officiating. In celebration of the Year of Faith and the Marian year in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the theme of the gathering was the Most Blessed Theotokos, the […]
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Archbishop Announces New Priest Assignments
Published June 6, 2013
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignments. The assignments are effective July 1. NEW PASTORS Father Juan Areiza has been assigned as pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Blairsville. This is his first pastorate. Father Gilbert Exume has been assigned as pastor at St. Matthew Church, Winder. This is his first […]
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Five Ordained As Transitional Deacons For Atlanta
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 6, 2013ATLANTA—A diverse group of men were ordained May 25 as transitional deacons, charged to preach the Gospel and to champion the poor, the forgotten and the neglected. Among the five men are natives of Haiti, Puerto Rico and Mexico, along with an African-American and a deacon with Korean and American heritage. They range from 34 […]
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Court Blocks Part Of Georgia’s Immigration law
Published May 28, 2013
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New Disabilities Leader Focuses On Abilities, Inclusion
Published May 23, 2013
ATLANTA—Maggie Rousseau dove right into the hubbub that is Toni’s Camp. It’s a “marvelous evangelical opportunity to spread love,” she said about her introduction to the annual weekend retreat camp in the Atlanta Archdiocese that attracts about 100 people with disabilities. “It’s such a faith-building environment.” Rousseau was just a few days on the job […] Full Story
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Order of Malta Honored With Celebrate Life Award
By GIGI MEYERS, Special To The Bulletin
Published May 23, 2013ATLANTA—The Advice and Aid Pregnancy Problem Center, Atlanta’s only Catholic crisis pregnancy center, focuses at the core on its mission of protecting the rights of the unborn. Through the introduction of both health and educational options, the center offers ongoing support and assistance to mothers in crisis and their babies, providing them an alternative to […]
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‘Taste Of Life’ Fundraiser To Benefit Living Room
Published May 23, 2013
ATLANTA—Taste of Life, the annual food and wine tasting event benefiting Living Room, Inc., a nonprofit agency that helps low-income families and individuals affected by HIV acquire and maintain safe and affordable housing, will be held Saturday, June 8, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. Guests will […]
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Looking Back… May 1963
Published May 23, 2013
The Georgia Bulletin issue of May 23, 1963, includes a front-page story expressing concern over the health of Pope John XXIII. Vatican officials announced May 21 that he would go on retreat within a few days. No authoritative comment was made publicly about the pope’s health, but all private audiences and regularly scheduled conferences with […]
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Eight Priests Celebrate Ministries Of 25, 50 Years
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 23, 2013ATLANTA—Two hundred and fifty years of priesthood were celebrated at the Cathedral of Christ the King when eight men were honored Wednesday, May 15, at the annual Mass for priests marking milestones of 25 and 50 years of service to the faithful. Two had golden anniversaries. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory saluted the men for their […]
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A Redesign For The Georgia Bulletin
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Executive Editor
Published May 23, 2013It’s time for a change at The Georgia Bulletin. I’m happy to announce that with the July 4 issue, we’ll unveil the latest version of The Georgia Bulletin: a fresh, new print edition and the launch of a matching website. This is a project that has been in the works for some time. The last […]
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Collegiate Sports On The Horizon For Seniors
Published May 9, 2013
ATLANTA—A number of graduating high school seniors from the Archdiocese of Atlanta, who are listed below, will be playing sports at various colleges and universities locally and around the country. This list excludes the Catholic athletes announced in the Feb. 14 issue of The Georgia Bulletin, which included those who committed on or prior to […]
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Non-Metro Parishes Talk Through Unique Challenges
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 9, 2013ATLANTA—Rural Catholic communities make up one in three parishes in the Atlanta Archdiocese, giving the believers unique challenges, from few resources to long distances to travel for parish celebrations. Leaders from 23 parishes shared ideas at a daylong conference on Thursday, April 25, in Atlanta designed to help church workers in rural communities to brainstorm, […]
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MAP Brings Medical Aid To Missionaries, Clinics
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 9, 2013ATLANTA—Scott Walters doesn’t mind holding out a tin cup. In fact, he loves it. “I tell people I have the world’s best job. I have the privilege of begging for the poor,” said Walters, the chief development officer for MAP International. “It’s truly humbling and a joyful, joyful experience,” he said. A member of St. […]
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Looking Back… April-May 1963
Published May 9, 2013
Issues of The Georgia Bulletin in April and May 1963 are dominated by the publication of “Pacem in Terris,” the encyclical on peace of Pope John XXIII. The 11,000-word papal letter was issued on April 10, 1963, and the full text in English was published as a special supplement to The Georgia Bulletin of April […]
