Atlanta
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Priest Assignment
Published April 14, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignment. Father Kizito Okeke will continue to minister as parochial vicar at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, Douglasville, through April 30, 2012.
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St. Anthony Knights Of Peter Claver Reach Milestone
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011This year marks the silver anniversary of the first council of Knights of Peter Claver in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, formed at St. Anthony of Padua Church in the mid-1980s. “In 1986, several men and women had a vision,” wrote Joe Barker, the current Grand Knight of Council 276, St. Anthony Church. “These individuals sought […]
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Marist Girls Smash Lacrosse Losing Streak
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published April 14, 2011Marist School girls scored their highest number of lacrosse goals this season as they defeated Wesleyan School, Norcross, 19-10 on April 7. Before the match, Marist head coach Kelly Mandy was reminiscing about her former attacker and prolific scorer Sascha Brown. On the same day last year, Brown scored four first-half goals, three in the […] Full Story
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Annual Downtown Pilgrimage Set For Good Friday
Published April 14, 2011
People of all faiths will gather on Good Friday to pray, sing and reflect upon today’s social justice issues as they listen to community leaders connect current issues with the sufferings endured by Christ in his Passion and death. All are welcome to attend. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will open the 31st annual Good Friday […] Full Story
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Ignatius House to Host Second Catholic Earth Day
Published April 14, 2011
The second annual Catholic Earth Day is on Sunday, May 1, from 2-7 p.m. at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Atlanta. The free event includes a day of education and a discussion of environmental issues and the responsibility Catholics have to care for the earth and the poor and vulnerable, according to the Catholic Earth […] Full Story
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Archbishop Dolan To Open Eucharistic Congress
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2011New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan will be among a number of nationally recognized speakers and musicians who will lead reflections at the 2011 Eucharistic Congress. The focus will be on all vocations, following the theme, “The Harvest Is Abundant,” chosen by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. The Eucharistic Congress will open its doors on June 24 […]
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Catholic, Orthodox Leaders Sign Sanctity Of Life Text
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 11, 2011As part of the ongoing ecumenical dialogue between the local Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches, Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Metropolitan Alexios, Greek Orthodox Archbishop of the Metropolis of Atlanta, recently signed a joint declaration on the sanctity of human life. On Sunday, April 3, Archbishop Gregory participated in an ecumenical service at […]
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Inside HB 87
Published March 31, 2011
Here are key points in the illegal immigration bill (House Bill 87) targeting immigrants who are undocumented and those who assist them. Georgia legislators appear likely to pass this legislation in April. The bill: • Creates a new criminal offense of aggravated identity fraud for anyone willfully using fraudulent documents to get a job. A […]
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St. Joseph Maronite Church Celebrates 100 Years
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2011In a symbolic act, 100 members of St. Joseph Maronite Church each, in turn, rang a bell following Mass on Sunday, March 20, to represent the 100 years the community has been in Georgia. It had been over two decades since the sound of the parish’s historic bell echoed throughout the church and the bell […]
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Bishop Gumbleton Sees Peace As Gospel Imperative
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2011Jesus requires people to make a stand for justice. Part history lesson and part theology discussion, Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Gumbleton of Detroit traced the Catholic Church’s stance against war during a Lenten retreat here. “War must belong to the terrible past. If there is such a thing as infallible teaching, this is it,” said Bishop […]
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Holy Spirit Senior Honored In Hall Of Fame
Published March 31, 2011
Last month during a ceremony at Chicago Bears Halas Hall, Holy Spirit Preparatory School senior Mike Agrippina received Sports Faith International’s highest honor from Chicago Bears’ co-owner and Sports Faith International chairman Patrick McCaskey. Agrippina was inducted into All Star Catholic High School Hall of Fame as the 2011 Male Athlete of the Year. Sports […] Full Story
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Marist, Mercy Compete In Track And Field
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published March 31, 2011Marist School hosted a track and field meet at its stadium on March 23. Joining the Marist athletes were Chapel Hill High School, Douglasville, Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fayetteville, and Paideia School, Atlanta. In the team standings, Chapel Hill finished first, followed by Marist and then Our Lady of Mercy. In the individual […] Full Story
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Immigration Debate Brings Thousands To Capitol
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2011Catholics were among the thousands that filled the streets surrounding the state Capitol in opposition to proposed laws targeting illegal immigrants. Critics say the proposals will weaken the state’s economy and lead to racial profiling. The crowd railed against two bills—House Bill 87 and Senate Bill 40. The protesters held signs like “The pilgrims were […]
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Congress Theme Is Vocations, Like Marriage
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 17, 2011Thousands of Catholics in June will celebrate the 16th annual Eucharistic Congress. Vocations in the church are a focus this year, and not just serving as a priest, religious sister, deacon, but also the most common vocation: marriage. That includes people like Stephanie and Jimmy McGinn, of Atlanta, who were married last fall at Sacred […] Full Story
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Priest Assignments
Published March 17, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father Eddie DeLeon, provincial superior of The Claretians, and has assigned Father Peeter Pedroza, CMF, as parochial vicar at Corpus Christi Church, Stone Mountain, effective March 7. Father Neil Dhabliwala has been assigned as pastor of […]
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Send Us Your Lenten Recipes
Published March 17, 2011
Lent began on Ash Wednesday, March 9, and the tradition of meatless Fridays in Lent typically brings forth the tried-and-true macaroni and cheese, fish sticks, tuna casserole, cheese pizza and the like. What does your family eat during Lent? The Georgia Bulletin staff is offering a challenge to readers to come up with more creative […]
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Emory, Saint Joseph’s Hospital Announce Partnership
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published March 17, 2011Emory Healthcare and Saint Joseph’s Hospital announced March 11 that they have established a formal partnership that will create the largest health care network in Georgia. Subject to a review of the joint operating agreement by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, officials said that it is anticipated that Saint Joseph’s Hospital will continue as a Catholic […]
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AACCW Honors Women, Youth Of The Year
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special To The Bulletin
Published March 17, 2011Sixty women and 48 senior high school youth of the Archdiocese of Atlanta were honored for their ministry and service to the church and their communities at the 34th annual Recognition Day, presented by the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (AACCW). The ceremony, consisting of a Mass concelebrated by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and […]
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Catholic Charities Gala Draws Support For Ministry
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 17, 2011Hundreds of friends of Catholic Charities Atlanta came to support its fourth annual gala at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Some $310,000 was raised for the work of the agency. Two new initiatives for the nonprofit were announced, one to aid families in need and the second, a leadership program. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory […]
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CTK Presents Bach In Lenten Music Meditations
Published March 17, 2011
On Friday evening, April 1, at 8 p.m. the Cathedral Choir of Christ the King, Cathedral organist Timothy Wissler and guest artist, cellist Charae Kreuger, will present a program of music by the Baroque master Johann Sebastian Bach. The program will feature Bach’s motet “Jesu meine Freude” (Jesus my Joy), a set of cello pieces […]
