Atlanta
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Cristo Rey School Plans Gain Momentum In Atlanta
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published March 1, 2012The Cristo Rey Network opened 24 independent Catholic high schools for underprivileged urban youth in its first decade and aims to duplicate that in the next, emboldened by its success serving low-income families with its rigorous college preparatory curriculum. And an Atlanta feasibility study board now is completing groundwork and forges ahead with plans to […] Full Story
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Sophia Academy Seeks Catholic Identity With Marist Aid
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published March 1, 2012Sophia Academy, founded by a Catholic, Marie Corrigan, 13 years ago to meet the learning needs of one of her daughters, has affiliated with the Society of Mary and is seeking to attain designation as an independent Catholic school. The school on Dresden Drive, Atlanta, opened in 1999 as the first Christian school here to […]
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Lenten Ashes Offered At Atlanta Airport
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 1, 2012Travelers towing roller bags, military service members, along with pilots and flight attendants came to the Interfaith Chapel at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at the start of Lent to receive a smudge of ashes. Katie Hughes heard over the loudspeaker that ashes were available. Hughes and her two small children were sitting at their gate […] Full Story
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2012 St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Planned
Published March 1, 2012
Mass, live music and the 130th annual parade headline the 2012 St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, sponsored by Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Inc. Events begin on Saturday, March 10, with the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta Black Tie Ball, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Druid Hills Golf Club, Atlanta. […] Full Story
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Catholic Foundation Announces Latest Grants
Published March 1, 2012
According to Michael J. Keough, board chairman, the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia approved 37 grants totaling $100,000 for their Fall 2011 cycle. These grants will support a variety of causes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The following 27 grants came from the general grants program, which is funded by the foundation’s general, Goizueta, and […] Full Story
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Young Adult Lent Series ‘Holy Grounds’ Underway
Published March 1, 2012
The Office of Formation and Discipleship of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is sponsoring its annual Holy Grounds Lenten coffeehouse at different locations throughout the archdiocese on Wednesday nights during Lent. The series for single and married persons in their 20s and 30s begins each week with Mass, followed by a light Lenten dinner and a […]
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Men Invited To Reflect On Their ‘Yes’ And ‘No’
Published March 1, 2012
A time for men to step back for a few hours and reflect on their faith: that’s what the men envision who are planning the 2012 Blessed Trinity and Marist Morning of Reflection for Dads/Men. The event, Saturday, March 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is offered for fathers, grandfathers, alumni and friends of […]
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Elect, Candidates Reflect God’s Faithfulness, Archbishop Gregory Says At Rite Of Election
By STEPHEN O'KANE and ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writers
Published March 1, 2012Just like the rainbow signifying God’s promise to Noah that water would never destroy the earth again, the nearly 2,000 people preparing to enter the Church this Easter are a beautiful reflection of the fidelity of God, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said. Referring to the day’s reading from Genesis, Archbishop Gregory welcomed the “rainbow assembly” […]
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Catholic Schools Honor Their Top Employees
Published February 16, 2012
Educators and employees of the archdiocesan and independent Catholic schools around the metro Atlanta area gathered for the fifth annual Education Banquet on Feb. 4 at the Marriott Atlanta Perimeter Center. The banquet is the traditional closing to the celebration of Catholic Schools Week in the Atlanta Archdiocese, which this year had the theme of […] Full Story
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Ecumenical Events Build Local Catholic-Orthodox Ties
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2012The spiritual leaders of Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox in metropolitan Atlanta came together Jan. 24 for an ecumenical service at Holy Spirit Church, the seventh time since 2009 the two faith communities’ local leaders, clergy and lay people have held such gatherings of prayer and shared concerns. “We are called to gather in (God’s) […]
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Georgia Laity Join Bishops At Capitol ‘Catholic Day’
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2012Georgia Catholics made their presence known to the state’s legislative bodies during the 2012 Catholic Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb 7. The event provided Catholics from the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah the opportunity to observe sessions in the Georgia House of Representatives and Senate, to speak with their legislators […]
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Published February 16, 2012
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. He has confirmed the recommendation of Bishop Jacob Angadiath, of the St. Thomas Syro-Catholic Diocese of Chicago, and confirmed Father Dominic Joseph as pastor at Holy Family Syro-Malabar Knanaya Church, Loganville, effective Jan. 26. He will reside at St. Patrick Church, Norcross. Father […]
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Deacon Assignments
Published February 16, 2012
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in deacon assignments. Deacon Michael T. Byrne has been assigned as chaplain to the St. Thomas More Society, effective Feb. 6. Deacon William Garrett has been assigned as chaplain to Catholic Charities Atlanta, effective Feb. 6. Deacon Robert Hauert has been assigned to represent the Archdiocese […]
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Holy Spirit Prep Teacher Uses Music To ‘Thank God’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2012Rosemary Thomasberger teaches music and the performing arts to inspire her young students to experience “the joy and an appreciation for what God has given us.” She wants the youngsters in the Holy Spirit Preparatory Lower School program “to see beauty in music and in the arts” as they grow in life and faith. A […]
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Alabama Physician-Deacon To Speak At CMA Event
Published February 16, 2012
The Atlanta Guild of the Catholic Medical Association is sponsoring its 17th annual program on Saturday, March 10, at Mary Our Queen Church, 6260 The Corners Parkway, Norcross. The program will begin with the 5 p.m. vigil Mass with the parish. Mass will be followed by the guild’s annual banquet and program in Kiernan Hall. […]
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SVdP To Serve As Partner For 2012 Hunger Walk/Run
Published February 16, 2012
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Atlanta invites all to help fight hunger in Georgia by participating in the upcoming Hunger Walk/Run 2012 on Sunday, March 11, at the Green Lot at Turner Field. The walk/run goes through downtown Atlanta. All ages and athletic abilities are welcome. The schedule of events is: 12 p.m. […]
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Ten Deacons Ordained To Serve Archdiocese
By STEPHEN O'KANE and ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writers
Published February 16, 2012Ten new permanent deacons were ordained for service to the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Among family, friends, priests and brother deacons, the class of 2012 was all smiles as they reached the culmination of their formation during the Mass of Ordination, celebrated by Archbishop Wilton […]
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Area Catholic Athletes Sign On To Play College Sports
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
Published February 2, 2012This year’s National Signing Day took place on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Local Catholic high school seniors joined other athletes around the country by making it official when they signed binding national letters of intent to play collegiate sports at the college or university of their choice. The list below includes area Catholic athletes who made […] Full Story
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Times Blog Follows College Quest Of Two Marist Seniors
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2012Two Marist School students are sharing their heartaches and triumphs as they apply to college, from rejection letters to concerns about a college price tag. Eric Eichelberger and Clare Tiarsmith are bloggers for “The Choice,” an education blog at The New York Times. They are among eight high school seniors writing for a section called, […]
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Tax Credits Let More Families Select Catholic Schools
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2012Students, parents and teachers crowded the Statehouse rally Wednesday, Jan. 25, in support of school choice. People streamed into the legislature after the rally to tell lawmakers personal stories of what school choice has meant for them. The Archdiocese of Atlanta was among about a dozen organizations backing the School Choice Celebration and Rally, which […]
