Atlanta
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Father José Fetzer, Jesuit Retreat Director, Dies
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 3, 2013ATLANTA—Jesuit Father José E. Fetzer had a unique giggle that would erupt from his mouth whenever he goofed. That trait attracted many Catholics to him during his 14 months at Ignatius Retreat Center, Atlanta, before he died on Dec. 22. Father Fetzer was never full of himself and that was part of his charm. “People […]
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Annual St. Pius Basketball Classic Set For Dec. 27-29
Published December 22, 2012
St. Pius X High School will host the 12th annual St. Pius X Christmas Classic, Dec. 27-29. The tournament features 16 boys and girls basketball teams from seven states and the District of Columbia. It’s considered one of the premier Catholic high school basketball tournaments. Winners of the event are presented with the Monsignor Richard Lopez […]
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Largest Gift Ever Given To St. Vincent de Paul Georgia
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published December 20, 2012In October Father Frank McNamee received a request to meet for spiritual counseling with a woman seeking to reconnect with the Catholic Church as she faced death. Arranging with her nurse, he visited her, and their conversations were good but brief as she was very weak. But she knew “this was the right thing to […]
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Theologian To Lead MLK Day At Ignatius House
Published December 20, 2012
Theologian and spiritual director Diana Hayes, Ph.D., will lead a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Reflection at Ignatius House Retreat Center in Atlanta on Jan. 21, 2013. The theme of the day will be “Gift of God, Gift to the World: Giving of Ourselves.” The day of reflection will begin at 9 a.m. and […]
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Young Immigrants ‘Relieved’ As They Seek Deferrals
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 20, 2012A roomful of activists at a recent immigration conference shared details about getting driver’s licenses for unauthorized immigrants and if they could attend public colleges. But for two young people the wonkish talk meant something more than to most. They were so-called “Dreamers,” young people brought to the United States by parents and who are […]
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Priority To Deport Criminals Not Reality, Advocates Say
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 20, 2012A wide gulf appeared between Catholic immigration activists and representatives from the federal government during an Atlanta conference Dec. 4 as sisters, priests and other advocates complained how law enforcement measures are sweeping up the wrong people. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the White House Domestic Policy Council heard how the […]
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Priest Assignments
Published December 20, 2012
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments: Father John T. Howren has been assigned as parochial vicar at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, effective Dec. 6. Father Michael Silloway has been assigned as chaplain as St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, effective Dec. 6. He will reside at […] Full Story
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Archbishop Gregory: Nation ‘Stunned By Senseless Violence’
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published December 20, 2012Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and other clergy and educators in the archdiocese responded with prayer and support to the deadly shooting attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 14. Archbishop Gregory called for prayers for the victims and their families in the aftermath of the tragic assault that killed 20 children […]
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Latin Americans Continue Tradition Of ‘Las Posadas’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 20, 2012Scores of families at the Cathedral of Christ the King recreated the biblical story of the Holy Family searching for shelter. At the celebration children and parents alike sang, shook rattles and other noisemakers as the community filled the Hyland Center room on the first of nine nights of celebrations Dec. 16. For many, it […]
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Sixth Sam Robb Tournament To Benefit CURE
Published December 20, 2012
The Sam Robb Memorial Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday to Saturday, December 27-29, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell; Holy Redeemer School, Johns Creek; Marist High School, Atlanta; Queen of Angels School, Roswell; and St. Jude the Apostle School, Atlanta. Tournament teams are from the Catholic […] Full Story
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St. Pius Falls To Buford In Class AAA Title Game
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published December 20, 2012In a highly competitive state championship football game, played out before scores of boisterous fans at the Georgia Dome on Dec. 14, the difference in the game came down to one fourth-quarter play. That play would eventually give Buford High School a 10-3 victory and its ninth state championship. St. Pius X High School took […]
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Jesuits Join Sponsorship Of Cristo Rey Atlanta
Published December 20, 2012
The new board of directors of the proposed Cristo Rey Atlanta High School for economically disadvantaged youth is accelerating school fundraising and working to secure corporate work-study partners to meet its updated target opening date of fall 2014. It has also announced an agreement for Jesuit sponsorship of the school. The Cristo Rey Atlanta team, […]
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Lourdes At 100: ‘Irrefutable Sign’ Of God’s Reign
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2012When the mission was planted 100 years ago in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, it was small, not powerful, yet caused consternation by simply being there. Our Lady of Lourdes Church and School began with 15 people, the first black Catholic church in Atlanta when Catholic churches, like other institutions in the community, were segregated. A […]
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On World AIDS Day, A Mass To Remember Those Lost
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2012In solidarity with faith communities around the world, the Archdiocese of Atlanta commemorated the annual World AIDS Day with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. Some 100 people gathered at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Saturday, Dec. 1, to remember those who have lost their lives and join in prayer with Catholics […]
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Upcoming Retreat To Focus On God’s Call, Vocation
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
Published December 6, 2012Some men are called to be married. Some are called to be single. Still others are called to be priests. Discerning God’s call for one’s life is an important step in a young man’s faith. The archdiocesan Office for Vocations is offering a Men’s Discernment Retreat geared toward helping attendees pursue their true vocation. The […]
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Immaculate Mary’s Graced Role In God’s Plan
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2012In December 1854, Pope Pius IX issued “Ineffabilis Deus,” a papal document that proclaimed Mary’s Immaculate Conception as a dogma of the church, clarifying the church’s teaching on a theological area of reflection that had been debated for centuries. In it, the pope declared that “from the very beginning, and before time began, the eternal […]
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Seeking Budding Videographers To Film For The Faith
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2012Have you ever felt inspired to share your faith … in video? As an initiative of the Year of Faith with Mary, the Archdiocese of Atlanta is holding a video contest for people of all ages who want to think creatively about their faith, lives and devotion to God—and put those thoughts into action in […]
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Deacon Assignment
Published December 6, 2012
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in deacon assignment: Deacon Bernard J. Casey has been assigned to serve at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Alpharetta, effective Nov. 13.
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Catholic Charities Joins Initiative At MLK Sr. Complex
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2012Four nonprofit agencies are starting a collaboration to help struggling families in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward become financially secure. Catholic Charities Atlanta is embracing this initiative at the new Martin Luther King Sr. Community Resources Complex, named for the long-time pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church and father of the civil rights icon. “The potential for […] Full Story
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Cathedral Choir To Perform ‘Lessons And Carols’
Published December 6, 2012
The Cathedral Choir of Christ the King celebrates the return of its annual presentation, “A Candlelight Service of Readings and Carols,” on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. The Cathedral tradition combines the prophetic expectation of Advent with the joyful fulfillment of Christ’s birth. This ancient service of readings and song has its origins in […]
