Atlanta
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Catholic Charities Atlanta Celebrates 60 Years At Gala
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 25, 2013ATLANTA—Recognizing six decades of service to individuals and families in North Georgia, supporters, friends and staff members of Catholic Charities Atlanta gathered for the organization’s annual gala on Thursday, April 18. Serving as the charity’s largest fundraiser, this year the gala put special focus on the 60-year anniversary of CCA, recounting its history and looking […]
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Atlanta’s Marists celebrate 150 years of U.S. ministry
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 25, 2013ATLANTA—While Marist priests and brothers today may not travel to mission communities in the U.S. via horse and carriage or by hopping on the train, the focus of their apostolate has remained very much the same as when they first arrived from France 150 years ago. Their presence took root in Georgia in 1897 and […] Full Story
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Jesus, The Poor Remembered At Annual Pilgrimage
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 11, 2013ATLANTA—Scores of believers walked the city streets on Good Friday, recalling the final hours of Jesus before his crucifixion. The 33rd annual Good Friday Pilgrimage began at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and ended hours later overlooking the tomb of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the King Center reflection pool. Archbishop Wilton D. … Continue reading Jesus, The Poor Remembered At Annual Pilgrimage
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El Paso Project Gave Push To Be Welcoming Church
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published April 11, 2013ATLANTA—They are pastors now, but 12 years ago, they were seminarians, accepted as candidates for the Atlanta priesthood by Father David P. Talley, vocations director, and schooled during the summer in a Spanish language and cultural immersion program on the Texas-Mexican border he fostered. Father John Matejek, pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Church, Kennesaw, […] Full Story
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From A Life Of Service, New Bishop Finds New Role
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 11, 2013ATLANTA—David Talley had accepted he was never going to be a priest. He had entered the seminary but left after three semesters. A few years later, he spent a year at a Jesuit novitiate, but also left. He found a career, instead, in social work, serving poor families living in Atlanta’s often violent housing projects. […]
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Georgia Native Ordained Atlanta Auxiliary Bishop
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published April 11, 2013ATLANTA—Ordaining a native son as a bishop for Georgia, the Archdiocese of Atlanta on April 2 received Bishop David P. Talley, as a second auxiliary bishop to assist the archbishop. Reflecting the ongoing growth of the Catholic population of the South, it’s the first time the archdiocese will have three bishops to guide it, and, […]
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He’s Cheerleader-In-Chief At Toni’s Camp
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 11, 2013ATLANTA—When Toni Miralles first approached him about getting involved with the disabilities ministry at St. Jude Church, Atlanta, Father David Talley did not realize the central impact it would have on his life and ministry. For the new parochial vicar, the zeal of Miralles, who started the ministry to assist her own daughter, Felicia, led […] Full Story
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Sister Margarita Martin, ACJ, Will Speak At Magnificat
Published April 11, 2013
ATLANTA—Sister Margarita Martin, ACJ, will be the guest speaker at the Magnificat breakfast for women on Saturday, May 18, 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. Sister Margarita is a sister of […]
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Bishop To Bishop: ‘Be Patient And Enjoy Your New Call’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 11, 2013ATLANTA—The Atlanta Archdiocese received its first auxiliary bishop in close to 40 years in 2009 when Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama was ordained. Bishop Zarama offered some insights he has learned over the years for his new collaborator, Bishop David P. Talley, when he answered a few questions from The Georgia Bulletin: What has surprised […]
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Vespers Homily Calls For Unity, Fellowship
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writter
Published April 11, 2013ATLANTA—“Soul of Christ, sanctify me / Body of Christ, save me / Blood of Christ, inebriate me / Water from Christ’s side, wash me / Passion of Christ, strengthen me / O good Jesus, hear me … ” The words of the first prayer included in the program for the solemn vespers honoring the new […]
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Archbishop: Bishop Talley ‘A Revered And Respected Priest’
Published April 11, 2013
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory recently answered some questions for The Georgia Bulletin about the archdiocese’s newest bishop, David P. Talley, and his new role as auxiliary bishop. What particular gifts does Bishop Talley bring to the role of bishop? David Talley is one of the most revered and respected priests in our Archdiocese. He will […] Full Story
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‘Bow-dacious’ Results For Holy Spirit Archers
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published March 28, 2013ATLANTA—Three members of the Holy Spirit Preparatory School archery team were top finishers at the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) Indoor Championship in Louisville, Ky., March 16-17. This year’s competition featured over 2,000 archers. Sarah Cullen, a junior, captured the National Championship cup in the Young Adult Female Freestyle Limited class. Adam Kendall, a senior, […]
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The Call Of Muriel Spark’s ‘Memento Mori’
By DAVID A. KING, Ph.D., Commentary
Published March 28, 2013Sometimes, in spite of all the thinking and planning and pontificating a professor brings to his class, the student says it best. So it was last week, when my literary theory class was discussing Muriel Spark’s 1959 novel “Memento Mori.” “I am familiar with ‘coming-of-age’ stories, but this is the first ‘coming-of-old’ age story I […] Full Story
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New Popes—On The Cover Of The Georgia Bulletin
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published March 28, 2013We’ve been looking at The Georgia Bulletin with a heightened sense of history during these last few months, as we celebrate a jubilee milestone here at the newspaper. After spending hours on the announcement of Pope Francis for the last issue, the staff looked up the covers of the issues announcing new popes over the […]
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CHA Head: ‘Dialogue’ HHS Conflict ‘To Resolution’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 28, 2013ATLANTA—Catholic health care is being challenged by “divisions in the church” but what is needed is a more “humble and discerning approach,” said the leader of the Catholic Health Association. The debate on how to balance religious freedom and medical care in a pluralistic society is not new. It goes back to the earliest days […] Full Story
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Sophia Academy Students Reenact Christ’s Passion
Published March 28, 2013
In preparation for Holy Week, the eighth through tenth grades of Sophia Academy, Atlanta, presented the “Living Stations of the Cross: A Dramatic Performance of Jesus’ Last Hours” to the school community on Thursday, March 21. Director of Religious Education Julie Noggle said she wanted to bring these stations to life by having students read […]
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Two Girl Scouts Achieve Gold Award
Published March 28, 2013
Two classmates became the first students from Holy Spirit Prep School, Atlanta, to receive the Girl Scout Gold Award. Carson Hooper and Sabrina Angelo celebrated the accomplishment at a presentation held on March 10 at The Fox Theatre. Fewer than 5 percent of all Girls Scouts earn the award, the highest honor in Girl Scouts. […]
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Archbishop John F. Donoghue Fund To Promote Culture Of Life
Published March 28, 2013
The Archbishop John F. Donoghue Fund for Life recently got a boost when it received $40,000 from Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory on behalf of the Atlanta Archdiocese. The fund began in 2009 to build an endowment at the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia to provide grants for ministries and nonprofit organizations that promote a culture […] Full Story
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Catholic Charities Helped Boy, Now CEO, As Refugee
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published March 28, 2013ATLANTA—Catholic Charities Atlanta staff are known for their compassion toward people facing adversity. Miguel San Juan, the new chief executive of CCA, is no exception, and he also experienced it in his own life story, which is a testament to the crucial work of the organization. “I am honored to be here,” San Juan, 62, […]
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Magnificat Calls Women To Morning Of Prayer, Grace
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published March 28, 2013ATLANTA—Whether a speaker has a last-minute problem or a printing issue arises, leaders of the Magnificat women’s ministry find that things work out divinely. It’s more, after all, than a lovely women’s breakfast, but a morning of spiritual refreshment with the sparkling centerpiece of Jesus and Mary. The prayer-rooted ministry emphasizes growing in relationship with […] Full Story
