Atlanta
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IHM Strides High In AIDS Walk Fundraiser
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published December 9, 2010In October, a team of walkers from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish completed the annual 5K AIDS Walk, led by parochial vicar Father Juan Anzora and Nancy Koughan, the team captain. Each year for the past 10 years the parish AIDS ministry at IHM has organized a walk team and raised an impressive amount of […]
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Annual Celtic Concert To Make Spirits Bright
Published December 9, 2010
Celtic and Appalachian traditions, high spirits and mystical song, again share a Christmas stage as the 18th annual Atlanta Celtic Christmas Concert takes place Dec. 18 and 19 at the Emory University Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. Featured performers include renowned Irish folk singer Moya Brennan and her ensemble; American banjoist and Grammy-Award winner Alison […]
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Catholic-Orthodox Gathering Focuses On Saints
By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
Published December 9, 2010The celebration of the saints, following the Solemnity of All Saints Day, was the theme of the recent Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical gathering that took place Nov. 4 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Atlanta. This gathering was the fourth occasion on which Catholic and Orthodox clergy and laypeople have joined together in common prayer. In welcoming […] Full Story
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Archbishop Dedicates Christ The King Green Space
Published December 9, 2010
On Sunday, Nov. 21, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated noon Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Immediately following Mass, the archbishop led a procession of more than one hundred parishioners down Peachtree Way to the new Green Space and Meditation Area for a dedication ceremony of the newly enlarged Cathedral campus. This new […]
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Catholic Center Basement Hosts Spanish ‘Radio-Thon’
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published December 9, 2010In a small room in the basement of the Catholic Center, the energy of a pledge drive, the fire of a revival, and the joy of a faith community seem to be simultaneously ignited. Although the space is small, every square inch is full and in action. In the center, Father Guillermo Cordoba and Father […]
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Catholic Commercials To Hit Airwaves Soon
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published December 9, 2010The invitation—the one that asks all to “come home to the Catholic Church”—is coming soon to a TV near you. Catholics Come Home Georgia, the joint evangelization effort of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the Diocese of Savannah and CatholicsComeHome.org, will launch the first television ads beginning Dec. 17 and continuing through Jan. 23, 2011. The […] Full Story
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Cathedral Choirs Sing Advent Lessons And Carols
Published November 25, 2010
Choirs of the Cathedral of Christ the King will present the 20th annual program of “Advent Lessons and Carols: People Look East!” on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. Eight of the Cathedral’s musical ensembles, including the boy choir, girl choir, preparatory children’s choir, and several adult choirs, provide beautiful music in this program to […] Full Story
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Priest Assignment
Published November 25, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Father Pedro Poloche, Father Peter J. Rau and Father James A. Schillinger have each been appointed for a five-year term to the College of Consultors of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Msgr. W. Joseph Corbett, Franciscan Father Gregory Hartmayer, Father Francis G. McNamee and […]
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Deacon Assignment
Published November 25, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following deacon assignment. Deacon Alfred Mitchell has been appointed as administrator of Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, effective Nov. 22.
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Football Season Ends For Marist, Pius
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 25, 2010Marist School and St. Pius X High School were simultaneously eliminated from the state football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 19. Marist held a 28-14 lead at halftime over Chattahoochee High School, Marietta, but Chattahoochee stormed back to win 31-28. It almost looked like the teams switched playing styles in the second half. Chattahoochee scored two […]
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Most Blessed Sacrament Marks Golden Jubilee
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 25, 2010As Most Blessed Sacrament Church celebrated 50 years of parish presence in the Archdiocese of Atlanta this year, they honored their colorful past and looked forward to the challenges of the future. The small, close-knit community has grown from humble beginnings in 1960 to more than 250 families today. The parishioners, along with their pastor […]
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Hundreds Celebrate Life Of Fransalian Father Kopchik
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 25, 2010The vibrant and faithful life of the late Fransalian Father Martin J. Kopchik was remembered at a funeral celebration of the Eucharist on Nov. 12 at St. Jude Church. Auxiliary Bishop Luis Zarama presided at the Mass. Nearly 50 diocesan and Fransalian priests were in attendance as well as hundreds of lay people, including family […] Full Story
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Father Poloche Begins Service As Judicial Vicar
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 25, 2010The new judicial vicar for the Atlanta Archdiocese hopes to show people how his office isn’t focused simply on legal work but is part of the “healing process” for the faithful, especially when confronting failed marriages. Father Pedro Poloche was appointed to the position Nov. 1. He succeeds Atlanta Auxiliary Bishop Luis Zarama as head […]
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Event Gathers People Seeking To End Death Penalty
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 25, 2010Debbie Biesack has stood among marchers at the Jan. 22 pro-life rally in Raleigh, N.C., and held a banner calling for a consistent protection of life. And she notices people shy away. “People are afraid to be associated with us,” says the 46-year-old Catholic substitute teacher and veteran of the January marches that mark the […]
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Priest Assignment
Published November 11, 2010
Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father John L. Connor, territorial director of the Legionaries of Christ, and has assigned Father Martin Connor, LC, to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective Nov. 2. Father Connor will offer retreats, celebrate Mass, hear confessions […] Full Story
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Vocations Search Expands Into Social Media
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 11, 2010Father Luke Ballman is a convert. A convert to using Facebook in ministry. He resisted the popular social networking site for a long time. But now the vocations director is hooked. “It allows me to present myself as a real person,” he said. He posts updates there and shares events in his life with men […]
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Luncheon Benefits Sisters’ Ministry To Dying
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published October 28, 2010The Hawthorne Dominican sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home were surrounded by 350 friends and supporters on Saturday, Oct. 9, as the annual luncheon was given for the 54th year, this time in McDonough Hall at Holy Spirit Church. The catered champagne luncheon, and the fund drive held by the home’s auxiliary leading […] Full Story
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All Souls’ Day Mass To Be Held At Arlington
Published October 28, 2010
The annual All Souls’ Day Mass for the deceased bishops, priests and deacons who have served in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate the Mass at Arlington Memorial Park at the priest burial site. All priests are invited to concelebrate and […]
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Priest Assignments
Published October 28, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Father Daniel J. Fleming, pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Church, Newnan, has been appointed dean of the Southwest Deanery, effective Oct. 1. Father Philip G. Ryan, pastor of Christ Our King and Savior Church, Greensboro, has been appointed dean of the Southeast Deanery, […] Full Story
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Evening For Hope Moves SVdP Efforts Forward
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published October 28, 2010A record crowd participated in the fourth annual “Evening for Hope” of the Atlanta Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a dinner and fundraiser for the Society’s person-to-person work with the poor, on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Featuring speakers, fellowship and food, the event drew more than 400 people and raised […] Full Story
