Atlanta
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Deacon Assignments
Published October 27, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in deacon assignments. Deacon David L. Briselden has been assigned to serve at St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek, effective Oct. 6. Deacon Paul S. Root has been assigned to serve at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, effective Oct. 6.
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Priest Assignment
Published October 27, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. He has confirmed the recommendation of Father Joseph G. Bachand, provincial superior of the Missionaries of LaSalette, and assigned Father Andrews Kollannoor, MS, as parochial vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Smyrna, effective Oct. 19.
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ServeHAITI’s 10-Year Anniversary A Time To Jump In
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 27, 2011Set in Grand-Bois, Haiti, where green mountains and lush valleys are dotted with huts, the St. Vincent de Paul Health Center established by ServeHAITI shook for weeks from tremors following the 2010 earthquake. But with its quakeproof design, the region’s primary clinic withstood the stress and still treats some 1,000 people a month, while also […] Full Story
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Georgia Tech Center Celebrates Two Anniversaries
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published October 27, 2011During Georgia Tech’s homecoming weekend, Oct. 28-30, the school’s Catholic Center will be hosting a dual celebration of 85 years as a presence on campus and 25 years in its building on Fourth Street. Kicking off with a Mass and open house reception on Friday, Oct. 28, the weekend will be full of events, including […] Full Story
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Fundraiser To Celebrate PATH Ministry
Published October 27, 2011
The Cathedral of Christ the King will host a fundraising dinner Nov. 10 to recognize the support that PATH (Post-Abortion Treatment and Healing) has given to people through its confidential, scripture-based ministry of comfort and healing for post-abortive men and women. Attendees will hear speaker and singer Kitty Cleveland, who began her full-time music ministry […] Full Story
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Kari Beckman To Be Nov. Magnificat Speaker
Published October 27, 2011
The Magnificat breakfast for women will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta with Kari Beckman of Canton as the guest speaker. All women are invited to attend the meal, which is a morning of shared faith, reflection and hospitality. The event sponsored by the Magnificat Joyful Visitation Chapter in Atlanta […] Full Story
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Heartfelt Drive Supports Marist Teen Battling Leukemia
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published October 27, 2011More than 1,000 people, from family members to friends and even strangers, took part in a drive Sept. 30 to try and find a bone marrow match for Isaac del Valle, a Marist 10th-grader with leukemia. Marist School served as the host for the bone marrow drive, which attempted to find a match for Isaac, […] Full Story
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Two Catholic School Teams Return To Volleyball Semifinals
Published October 27, 2011
Area Coach of the Year Paul Stevens and his Blessed Trinity High School (48-10) volleyball team are a step closer to defending their state title if they get by Eagles Landing Christian Academy (35-7) during the semifinals match. The Roswell School defeated the Atlanta International School 3-0 (25-14, 25-9, 25-12) and Westminster School 3-1 (26-28, […] Full Story
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Holy Spirit To Host Special All Soul’s Mass
Published October 27, 2011
The Feast of All Souls will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Church in Atlanta with a special choral performance. The church’s traditional choir will sing Faure’s “Requiem,” which was composed by the French composer in the late 19th century. The choir will sing at the 7:30 p.m. Mass on Nov. 2. The choir is under […] Full Story
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Cathedral To Sing Duruflé’s ‘Requiem’
Published October 27, 2011
The Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta will offer a choral masterwork for the Feast of All Souls in a special liturgy. On Wed., Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m., an All Souls’ Day Mass will be celebrated featuring music from Maurice Duruflé’s “Requiem.” All are invited to attend. Mass will be celebrated by Father […] Full Story
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Deacon Assignments
Published October 27, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in deacon assignments. Deacon David L. Briselden has been assigned to serve at St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek, effective Oct. 6. Deacon Paul S. Root has been assigned to serve at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, effective Oct. 6.
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Priest Assignment
Published October 27, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. He has confirmed the recommendation of Father Joseph G. Bachand, provincial superior of the Missionaries of LaSalette, and assigned Father Andrews Kollannoor, MS, as parochial vicar at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Smyrna, effective Oct. 19.
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ServeHAITI’s 10-Year Anniversary A Time To Jump In
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 27, 2011Set in Grand-Bois, Haiti, where green mountains and lush valleys are dotted with huts, the St. Vincent de Paul Health Center established by ServeHAITI shook for weeks from tremors following the 2010 earthquake. But with its quakeproof design, the region’s primary clinic withstood the stress and still treats some 1,000 people a month, while also […] Full Story
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Georgia Tech Center Celebrates Two Anniversaries
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published October 27, 2011During Georgia Tech’s homecoming weekend, Oct. 28-30, the school’s Catholic Center will be hosting a dual celebration of 85 years as a presence on campus and 25 years in its building on Fourth Street. Kicking off with a Mass and open house reception on Friday, Oct. 28, the weekend will be full of events, including […]
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St. Pius X Band Belts Out Championship Performance
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 13, 2011The marching Golden Lions of St. Pius X High School successfully competed in the Oct. 1 Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands, an annual band competition held at Chestatee High School Stadium, Gainesville. The St. Pius marching band captured first place among all AA bands and first place in the silver division. Their drumline and flagline […] Full Story
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Holy Spirit Lower School building, field rededicated
Published October 13, 2011
ATLANTA–Holy Spirit Preparatory School held a rededication for its Lower School building and field on Sept. 29, after a $2 million renovation was completed over the summer. The renovated Lower School building houses students from kindergarten through fourth grade. Holy Spirit Prep’s current enrollment for grades kindergarten through sixth is 351 students. The structure, originally […] Full Story
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New Holy Spirit Prep chaplain coaches as well
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 13, 2011ATLANTA–A fan of fast cars, a former DJ, a blues singer and now a spiritual leader to more than 700 young people, the new chaplain is now on campus at Holy Spirit Preparatory School. A native of Milwaukee, Father Jason Brooks spent part of his college days on the gridiron where he played NCAA Division […] Full Story
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St. Pius X Band Belts Out Championship Performance
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 13, 2011The marching Golden Lions of St. Pius X High School successfully competed in the Oct. 1 Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands, an annual band competition held at Chestatee High School Stadium, Gainesville. The St. Pius marching band captured first place among all AA bands and first place in the silver division. Their drumline and flagline […]
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GRACE opens Catholic school doors to 450 students
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 13, 2011ATLANTA–Haile and Nigist Woldu last year traveled with their son Enoch by MARTA from their Auburn Avenue apartment in Atlanta to Decatur every weekday and then walked with him from the station to St. Thomas More School, overjoyed by the chance to give him a Catholic education like the one they received when they were […] Full Story
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Race Marks Comeback Of Priest Sidelined By Leukemia
By LYNNE ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 29, 2011For Father Joseph Peek, the journey of 26.1 miles begins with a 5K on Oct. 15. And the leukemia survivor has chosen the Winship Win the Fight 5K as his comeback race. More importantly, he says, he is entering the race as a way to support research at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. All […] Full Story
