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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, […]

• Lourdes At 100: ‘Irrefutable Sign’ Of God’s Reign

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  When 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 […]

• On World AIDS Day, A Mass To Remember Those Lost

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  In 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 […]

• Upcoming Retreat To Focus On God’s Call, Vocation

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
  Published December 6, 2012

  Some 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 […]

• Immaculate Mary’s Graced Role In God’s Plan

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  In 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 […]

• Seeking Budding Videographers To Film For The Faith

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  Have 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 […]

• 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.

• Catholic Charities Joins Initiative At MLK Sr. Complex

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  Four 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 […]

• 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 […]

• Christmas: Use Values To Find Value in Giving

  By FATHER DAVID GARCIA, Commentary
  Published December 6, 2012

  Images of people breaking down the doors of popular big box stores are starting to be standard fare during the holiday season. This year the sales began even before the turkey on the dinner table was barely cold. This kind of crazed rush to shop for bargains is at odds with the true meaning of […]

• Citizenship Path Key For U.S. Bishops On Immigration

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  Some 200 national immigration leaders surveyed the landscape of immigration reform at the federal and state level during a three-day Catholic conference held in Atlanta Dec. 3-5. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory told the leaders that while the federal government recently acted to offer young people brought into the country as children some relief by postponing […]

• Exhibit Takes Lourdes History Into The Community

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  The dedicated work of members of Our Lady of Lourdes Church and School has resulted in a written history of the historic black Catholic community, based on research and interviews, and an exhibit that can be seen in Atlanta now and that will be available as a touring exhibit in the future. The exhibit opened […]

• Lourdes Centennial Begins With Interfaith Service

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  With a fire lit from the eternal flame at Martin Luther King Jr.’s tomb, a glowing lantern was processed into the sanctuary at Our Lady of Lourdes Church marking the beginning of an interfaith prayer service recognizing the church’s dedication to all in the local community over the last 100 years. The celebration, held Nov. […]

• History Inspires 21st Century Parishioners

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published December 6, 2012

  The pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes describes it as “an intentional parish,” a place where people from over 160 zip codes in and around Atlanta choose to belong, along with those from the neighborhood of the Old Fourth Ward. The parish is now about 80 percent African-American, 18 percent white and 2 percent Asian, […]

• Collection Supports 34,000 Sisters, Brothers, Priests

  Published November 22, 2012

  The 25th annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken up Dec. 8-9, in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The parish-based appeal is coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) in Washington, D.C., and offers financial support for the day-to-day care of over 34,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. […] Full Story

• St. Philip Benizi, IHM Host World AIDS Day Liturgies

  Published November 22, 2012

  ATLANTA—In recognition of World AIDS Day, Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta. Mass will be at 7 p.m. and the public is welcome to come. IHM parish has an active HIV/AIDS ministry. The church is located at 2855 Briarcliff Road, […] Full Story

• Our Lady Of Guadalupe To Be Honored At Parishes

  Published November 22, 2012

  Following is a list of celebrations scheduled at parishes around the archdiocese to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day is Dec. 12. For churches not listed, contact the parish office for more information. Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10 – Chattahoochee Central Mobile Village. 6:45 p.m. Rosary in lot 74; […] Full Story

• Veterans Day Celebrated At Catholic Schools

  Published November 22, 2012

  Our Lady of Victory School, in Tyrone, remembered the men and women who served or are currently serving in the armed services. Principal Linda Grace said a ceremony was held at St. Matthew Church on Nov. 12 following Mass. The school community expressed its appreciation for all that the veterans have done to maintain the […]

• Persecuted Vietnamese Comforted By Lady Of La Vang

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 22, 2012

  At a time of suffering and martyrdom, an apparition of the Virgin Mary encouraged the people of Vietnam. Hundreds of years later, in a new country, Vietnamese Catholics still celebrate the feast of Our Lady of La Vang. And the celebration has become tied with the immigrant experience of the community in Atlanta and across […]

• Veteran, Family Thankful For Retreat’s Healing

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published November 22, 2012

  The faith of Mike and Kim Reynolds was tested in the wake of Mike’s return from active duty as a Georgia National Guard medic in Balad, Iraq, in 2009. Since then the couple has experienced trials and triumphs as they dealt with Mike’s physical injuries and transition back to civilian life. This Thanksgiving, the Reynolds […]