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Father Wilkinson Discovers Blessings In Priesthood
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 19, 2010In the priesthood, Father Bruce Wilkinson has found that Jesus is true to his word. “Living for God is one of the greatest challenges and one of the greatest rewards I’ve ever experienced,” Father Wilkinson said. “It fulfills the promise Jesus gave to his disciples. Peter said, ‘We’ve given up everything to follow You.’ Jesus […]
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Behind-The-Scenes ‘Builder’ Stepping Aside At 85
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 19, 2010Hundreds of school kids have George Aulbach to thank, as do those with more grey in their hair. The Atlanta Archdiocese opened five new Catholic schools and two retirement communities in the sprawling suburbs of the metro area under his watch. Aulbach recently stepped down from his post on the archdiocesan Finance Council, concluding 25 […]
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St. Jude’s Conference To Focus On Life’s Purpose
By RICHARD FARNSWORTH, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 19, 2010The hopeful theme “From Surviving to Thriving” resonates with many in these troubled times. Jesuit Father Matthew Linn will expound on this theme at an upcoming conference to be held Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the St. Jude Church ministry hall. PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing, and Preventing Abortions Through […]
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Family Generosity Continues With $7 Million Gift
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 10, 2010Virginia and James Conrads believed in the importance of Catholic education—for their own children and for others in their community. Now, thanks to a generous gift, children in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will be receiving faith-based education for generations to come. In July, with a $7 million gift to the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, […]
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Southeast CRS Hosts Dialogue On Parish Haiti Projects
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010Nearly six months after an earthquake ravished the capital of Haiti, mainstream news coverage on the progress of relief efforts dwindles. But the recovery and rebuilding efforts go on in Port-au-Prince, with Catholic Relief Services offering several ways to get involved and beginning a new program to work more closely with local parishes. The CRS […] Full Story
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Marist Garden Gives Students Hands-On Lessons
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010As Georgia’s summer reaches the heights of an August heat wave, Marist teachers Mike Burns and Kevin Lilse continue to tend the Marist Garden in preparation for the new school year. A quick stroll through the garden, located behind the school chapel, reveals a variety of vegetables and spices, including tomatoes, okra, eggplant, peppers, basil […] Full Story
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Pro-Life Freedom Ride Curtailed At King Center
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010A bus full of pro-life advocates, including Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life and Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., prayed for an end to abortion near the historic King landmarks on Atlanta’s Auburn Avenue on July 24. However, the peaceful demonstration did not occur exactly as anticipated, when National […] Full Story
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Workshop On New Translation Of Missal Offered
Published August 5, 2010
A one-day workshop, “Mystical Body, Mystical Voice: Christ in the Words of the Mass,” will be offered in September for clergy and church staff, as Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta prepare for the new translation of the Roman Missal. The program is being sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Divine Worship. Two sessions will […]
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Holy Spirit To Host Parish Engagement Workshop
Published August 5, 2010
“Belonging Leads to Believing,” a workshop focused on engaging the hearts and minds of parishioners will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 17-18, at Holy Spirit Church, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the social hall. All are welcome to attend. Msgr. Bill Hanson, pastor of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, in the diocese of […] Full Story
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Mass Of Elevation For Sacred Heart Basilica Set For Aug. 21
Published August 5, 2010
A Mass marking the elevation of the Sacred Heart Church as a minor basilica will be celebrated on Saturday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be the principal celebrant at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by priests of the archdiocese. All are invited to attend. A concert featuring the liturgical […]
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Longtime OLA Deacon Mike O’Brien Dies
Published July 22, 2010
A longtime presence at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Deacon Michael J. O’Brien died July 15. He was 77. Ordained in 1986, Deacon O’Brien served the parish community in many aspects of church life, from baptisms and weddings to adult enrichment programs. He worked as a volunteer for over eight years at the archdiocesan […]
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Father Zahuta Heard Call To Priesthood Through Others
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published July 22, 2010As the Mass of ordination ended at the Cathedral of Christ the King, hundreds of family members and friends rushed into Kenny Hall and began lining up to be blessed by the six new priests. For Father Thomas Zahuta, 49, it was an emotional moment, especially since the first person the priest blessed was his […] Full Story
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Lawyer Realized He Could Help People In A Spiritual Role
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published July 22, 2010Not that long ago Father Carlos Vargas was on track to becoming a successful lawyer. While working on a case of a man charged with murder, however, the young, faith-filled man realized he could help people in another, more spiritual way. Born in Florencia, Colombia, in 1977, Father Vargas grew up in a very religious […]
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Grandfather’s Example Bore Fruit In His Vocation
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published July 22, 2010When Father Michael Silloway was a young man, the epitome of the Catholic faith was his grandfather, a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. His grandfather’s life of service to the Church planted a seed that grew and recently blossomed as the new priest was ordained at the Cathedral of Christ the King. […] Full Story
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Ordination Came After Dire Escape As Refugee
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published July 22, 2010It’s been two weeks since Father Thang Pham was ordained and one of the changes he still is getting used to is people addressing him as “Father.” “I think it is very humbling,” he said. “It’s not something I did on my own. If I didn’t have the support of the people and my family, […] Full Story
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Youthful Idea Of Priesthood Persisted For Engineer
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published July 22, 2010Father Mario Lopez looks back fondly at his different pastoral experiences during seminary, but one is near to his heart. It was at the South Mountain Restoration Center, close to Mount St. Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md. By visiting with the senior citizen residents, with their various illnesses and disabilities, he saw a vital ministry. […]
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Priest Assignments
Published July 22, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. At the recommendation of Legionary of Christ Father Scott Reilly, territorial director of the Legionaries of Christ, Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the assignment of Father John L. Connor, LC, as the new territorial director, effective July 15. For canonical status, Father Connor is […] Full Story
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Deacon Assignments
Published July 22, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in deacon assignment. Deacon Ronald Comeau has been assigned to serve at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, effective June 30.
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Grey Nuns’ President, 25 Sisters To Attend Sept. 1 Mass
Published July 22, 2010
The Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart will return to Atlanta Sept. 1 to remember, celebrate and give thanks for their 73 years of ministry in the archdiocese. Sister Julia Lanigan, president of the Grey Nuns, and 25 sisters who served in the archdiocese will attend a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory […] Full Story
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Symposium To Address Liturgy Changes, Music
Published July 22, 2010
Liturgical musicians will learn about the opportunities and challenges presented by the new translation of the Roman Missal at the 2010 Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium. In March, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments gave the final approval, or “recognitio,” of the revised English translation of the Roman Missal. Changes […] Full Story
