Atlanta
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Local Catholic Schools Resilient, Superintendent Says
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011Each year the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops jointly sponsor Catholic Schools Week to draw attention to the schools’ contributions. This year’s observance, Jan. 30-Feb. 5, has as its theme “Catholic Schools: A+ for America.” Schools around the Archdiocese of Atlanta typically celebrate the week with Masses, open houses […]
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Men Who Teach Early Grades Are Rare Role Models
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011As Todd Oldham’s class tackles a math test on fractions, one of the youngsters raises his hand. The two talk quietly. “It looks like you are off to a fine start, my friend,” said the teacher before moving to another raised hand. “Genius,” he said, knocking his knuckles against a desk for emphasis. He walked […] Full Story
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National Deaf Catholic Meeting Focuses On Teens
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011It was during an International Catholic Deaf Association conference in Baltimore in 1971 that members of the deaf community decided it was time to have a national voice. The conference served as a springboard for the deaf community to express its spiritual needs and establish the National Catholic Office for the Deaf, which this year […] Full Story
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Catholic Foundation Distributes Almost $100K In Grants
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia approved 21 grants worth $99,900 in the fall of 2010 to support a variety of causes throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The projects ranged from classroom improvements to the archdiocesan-wide Catholics Come Home initiative. The following grants came from the general grants program, which is funded by the foundation’s […] Full Story
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Priest Assignments
Published January 20, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. He has confirmed the recommendation of Father John L. Connor, territorial director of the Legionaries of Christ, and assigned Father John F. Donahue as assistant chaplain to college-age men of Regnum Christi, effective Jan. 7. For canonical status, Father Donahue is also appointed […] Full Story
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Catholic Center Offices, Staff Moving To Smyrna
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2011The exodus of the Catholic Center of the Atlanta Archdiocese from midtown Atlanta to Smyrna is picking up momentum. The Georgia Bulletin left its offices on Jan. 19, joining other archdiocesan ministries and offices already in its new headquarters on Lake Park Drive. And the remainder of the nearly 300 staff members of the Catholic […] Full Story
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Father Dillmann ‘Welcomed People’ Back Into Church
By GRETCHEN KEISER and STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writers
Published January 20, 2011Stories and remembrances at a wake for Father Alan Dillmann sketched in so many different aspects of his life as a priest, which spanned more than 50 years: a love of all things German; a laugh as big as his size; activism in social justice and ecumenism as a young priest at Our Lady of […] Full Story
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New Director Of Immigration Legal Services Named
Published January 20, 2011
Jennifer Bensman has been named the new program director of Immigration Legal Services of Catholic Charities Atlanta. She assumed the role after last year’s retirement of long-time director Sue Colussy,. Bensman, who has been a staff attorney in the organization since 2004, said, “I am looking forward to meeting the challenges that we will be […] Full Story
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Malta Order Hosts Feb. 12 Mass, Anointing Of Sick
By GIGI MEYERS, Special To The Bulletin
Published January 20, 2011As a special project this year, the Order of Malta, Federal Association, will sponsor a Mass for the Anointing of the Sick at Holy Spirit Church in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. Atlanta Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama will serve as the principal celebrant, joined by other members of the clergy. Members […]
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Local TV Network Features Hispanic Ministry
By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special To The Bulletin
Published January 20, 2011Saturdays this month at 9 p.m., the Archdiocese of Atlanta shares the history of its Hispanic Ministry on Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters, a local television network promoting dialogues among diverse faiths and cultures. The 30-minute special, developed in collaboration with the archdiocesan Communications Office, represents the network’s first production aired in Spanish. The program centers on […] Full Story
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King Mass Emphasizes Joy In Serving Others
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2011The annual Mass that brings together Catholics of all walks of life to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. focused this year on the gift of joy that Christ’s followers have to strengthen them and to share with others. The theme for the Eucharistic celebration was “Your Kindness Should Be […]
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Atlanta Catholic Physicians To Hold Annual Program
Published January 6, 2011
The Atlanta Guild of the Catholic Medical Association is sponsoring its annual program on Saturday, Feb. 5, at Mary Our Queen Church, 6260 The Corners Parkway, Norcross. The annual White Mass, so named because physicians wear white coats, will be celebrated by Father David Dye at the 5 p.m. vigil Mass, with a special consecration […] Full Story
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Ignatius House Honored For 50 Years Of Ministry
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published January 6, 2011The Jesuit Retreat Center at Ignatius House has now been a staple for Georgians for 50 years, providing sacred space for reflection, prayer and spiritual direction to those who seek to escape the hustle and bustle of life in an increasingly noisy world. These decades of ministry, as well as those who have made the […] Full Story
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Stewardship Head Outlines Annual Appeal Changes
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published January 6, 2011The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is set to begin—for the first time in many years beginning and ending within the year—from January to December. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory announced the changes to the schedule for the Annual Appeal last fall—changes intended to simplify the process and synchronize the Appeal with the calendar year. “We are making […] Full Story
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Fathers Invited To 20th Dad’s Event With Msgr. Lopez
Published January 6, 2011
All fathers of the archdiocese are invited to take part in the 20th year of a well-loved tradition for guys: the Morning of Recollection for Dads with Msgr. Richard Lopez, a priest-teacher who is an institution at St. Pius X High School and throughout the archdiocese. The tradition will continue at St. Pius X on […] Full Story
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New Director For Formation, Discipleship Named
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 6, 2011Amy Daniels was early in her days as an Air Force chaplain when two helicopters on a training mission collided in the Nevada desert, killing a dozen crewmembers. Teaming up with the unit commander, Daniels visited all the homes and loved ones of the crewmembers who died and ministered to the needs of their families, […] Full Story
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Mass For Unborn, March For Life To Be Held Jan. 21
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 6, 2011Those who see abortion as the taking of a human life will observe in prayer and silence the 38th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions that legalized abortion in America, gathering for a Mass for the Unborn and a silent March for Life in downtown Atlanta. The events will be held on Friday, Jan. […] Full Story
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Vigil Honors Homeless Who Died In 2010
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published January 6, 2011The names of some 50 homeless men and women who died in 2010 were read aloud at the fifth annual National Homeless Persons Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil, held on Dec. 21 at the new Rawson Haverty campus of Saint Joseph’s Mercy Care at 424 Decatur St. The event was held in collaboration with the National […]
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Inspired Catholic Community Shares ‘Gift of Life’
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published January 6, 2011The season of giving took on a whole new meaning for Holy Cross Church when 190 of its members rolled up their sleeves and donated the gift of life—blood. On Saturday, Dec. 11, the parish hall was converted into a donation center, where some 60 parish volunteers and 30 American Red Cross workers from Athens, […] Full Story
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Fund Created For Ursula Peterson Family
Published December 23, 2010
A fund has been established at Catholic Charities Atlanta for the grandchildren of archdiocesan staff member Ursula Peterson, who died on Dec. 11. The three children, all under the age of 10, are being cared for by another grandmother following the deaths of their mother and grandmother. Ms. Peterson and her daughter, Dominiqué Martin, were […]
