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• Brazilians Are Devoted To Our Lady ‘Who Appeared’

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 25, 2012

  The story of Our Lady Aparecida is about much more than fishermen looking for the day’s catch, although that’s where the devotion began. “It is the biggest celebration in the Brazilian community,” Father Roger do Carmo Araujo said.  Crowds fill St. Jude Church, Sandy Springs, for the occasion. First the story behind the devotion, which […]

• Five Couples, Married Same Day, Contemplate 50 Years

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 25, 2012

  Frank and RuthAnn Goeyvaerts walked arm in arm out of church and started a life together they are still celebrating. It was Saturday, June 30, 1962. On that same day, so did Andy and Alice Hepburn. And Carol and Joe Kelly. And Marcia and Robert Offerman. And Michael and Theresa Trantum. The five couples started […] Full Story

• Annual Gala brings welcome news for SVdP

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
  Published October 25, 2012

  ATLANTA–A celebration of the Eucharist, a keynote speech from an Atlanta legend, and a major announcement that will continue a legacy of caring for this city’s poor were among the highlights of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia’s 2012 Evening for Hope Gala. FOX-5 News anchor, Russ Spencer, served as the emcee for […] Full Story

• Priest Assignments

  Published October 22, 2012

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Father Fausto Marquez was incardinated into the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Sept. 20 at the Convocation of Priests. He is a parochial vicar at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta.

• Catholic Scholar Lectures On Historic Reformation Text

  Published October 11, 2012

  The Twenty-Fifth Reformation Day Celebration at Emory University, sponsored by the Pitts Theology Library of Candler School of Theology, will take place Thursday, Oct. 25, beginning with registration at 9 a.m. in Cannon Chapel on the Emory campus. The event includes exhibits of Reformation-era books, ecumenical worship, music, and three major lectures on ecumenical issues. […]

• Red Mass Invokes God’s Blessing On Judges, Lawyers

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 11, 2012

  Lawyers and judges prayed for God’s blessing as part of the annual Red Mass. A tradition that began in the Middle Ages was celebrated in downtown Atlanta Thursday, Oct. 4, as two dozen judges in black robes and red sashes walked into the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said he “welcomed […] Full Story

• Catholic Foundation Honors Donors At Deo Gratias Mass

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 11, 2012

  Increasing numbers of local Catholics are leaving a legacy for their faith communities. Membership in the Deo Gratias Society, sponsored by the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia to recognize those who leave a bequest to the Church, grew in the past year from 142 to 214 people. Members of the Founders Society of the Catholic […]

• Annual PATH Fundraiser To Feature Sister Act

  Published October 11, 2012

  This year’s fundraiser for PATH (Post-Abortion Treatment and Healing) will feature renowned inspirational speaker and singer, Kitty Cleveland. The event is to be held on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, in Kenny Hall. A bonus this year will be the addition of Cleveland’s sister, Beth Maillho, sharing her own […] Full Story

• Archdiocese Ends Support For Komen Organization

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN, Staff
  Published October 11, 2012

  Catholic parishes, missions and schools are to end any support for or participation in activities related to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to the Atlanta Archdiocese and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. Instead, the archdiocese is suggesting support be directed to other organizations that support breast cancer research. It named two organizations: the Coalition […]

• AACCW Members Take Time For Education, Prayer

  

  By JEAN DRISKELL, Special To The Bulletin
  Published October 11, 2012

  “Renew and Rejoice, Your Light Must Shine Before Others … Matthew 5:16” was the theme for the 56th annual convention of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, held at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria Sept. 7-9. Attending the convention were 145 women from around the archdiocese. Father Tim Hepburn, director of vocations for […] Full Story

• Emmanuela Medina To Speak At Magnificat Nov. 17

  Published October 11, 2012

  Emmanuela Medina will be the guest speaker at the Magnificat breakfast for women on Saturday, Nov. 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 and hospitality. Born in the Philippines, the oldest […]

• Deacon Assignments

  Published October 11, 2012

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in deacon assignment. Deacon James Anderson Jr. has been assigned to serve at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, effective Oct. 4.

• Georgia Dioceses Challenge HHS Mandate In Court

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published October 11, 2012

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta, led by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, and other Catholic entities in Georgia have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Health and Human Services’ contraceptive mandate. Included in the lawsuit are the Diocese of Savannah and Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and Christ the […] Full Story

• Respect Life Month 2012 Activities Planned

  Published September 27, 2012

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta will be joining with Catholics across the country in the annual observance of October as Respect Life Month, with a special emphasis on life issues at Masses on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 7. This year’s theme is “Faith Opens Our Eyes to Human Life in All its Grandeur and Beauty.” Respect […] Full Story

• Legal Community’s Red Mass To Be Celebrated Oct. 4

  Published September 27, 2012

  Prayers for public leaders and the legal community will be offered at the annual Red Mass. The Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 353 Peachtree St. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be the principal celebrant and homilist of this year’s Mass. […] Full Story

• Mary Cherished By Cubans As Virgin Of Charity

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 27, 2012

  As the small statue of La Virgen de la Caridad, Our Lady of Charity, was carried aloft on a platform decorated with flowers, members of the Cuban community processed behind as it entered the Cathedral of Christ the King Sept. 8. Marking the 400th anniversary of La Virgen’s appearance, the community prayed for their homeland […]

• Archbishop Gregory Answers Questions About Mary

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 27, 2012

  The Catholic Church has announced plans to commemorate a Year of Faith worldwide, led by Pope Benedict XVI, beginning Oct. 11. In the Atlanta Archdiocese, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, who had already planned a Marian focus for the year, decided to join the two together—Mary and faith—to focus on “the image and example of Mary.” […] Full Story

• Emphasis On Mary To Color Upcoming Year

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 27, 2012

  The Year of Faith in the Catholic Church begins on October 11, marking a time church leaders hope leads to a renewal of faith and a willingness to share it. Pope Benedict XVI in his letter “Porta Fidei” (“The Door of Faith”) wrote that the year coincides with the 50th anniversary of the opening of […]

• Catholic-Orthodox Event Looks At Religious Freedom

  Published September 13, 2012

  Religious freedom will be the centerpiece of the upcoming Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical gathering, to be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, 2500 Clairmont Road, NE, Atlanta. A reception will follow the service. All are invited to attend. The program is to feature as the keynote speaker, Dr. Alveda King, the […]

• Golden Lions Could Not Be Tamed Or Contained

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published September 13, 2012

  ATLANTA—In their first home game of the 2012 football season the St. Pius X Golden Lions defeated the North Oconee High School Titans 50-14. St. Pius scored 36 points in the first half. The Pius defense held North Oconee scoreless until late in the third quarter. Defensive back Michael Sikorski had two interceptions on the […]