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• Many saw him as priest: Father Brian Lorei

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 16, 2009

  When person after person would approach young Brian Lorei and ask him if he had ever thought about becoming a priest, he would typically respond, “Yes, I thought about it … and I thought, no way.” The priest, 46, the son of Barbara and the late Paul Lorei, grew up in a family of 10 […] Full Story

• Mexico Native Ordained To Serve In North Georgia

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 16, 2009

  Affectionately called “Nacho” by his friends and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Father Ignacio Morales Solis is quick with a smile. After some 16 years in classrooms studying at seminary, the Mexican native fulfilled a dream by being among the eight men ordained in June as priests for the Atlanta Archdiocese. “Don’t you think it is […] Full Story

• Priest Assignments

  Published July 16, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Father John M. Matejek has been assigned as administrator of St. Catherine of Siena Church, Kennesaw, effective July 9. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father Michael Kolodziej, minister provincial of the St. Anthony of Padua Province of the Conventual Franciscan Friars, […] Full Story

• Deacon Assignment

  Published July 16, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in deacon assignment. Deacon James A. LaFreniere, assigned to serve at St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek, has also been assigned as chaplain for the North Metro Serra Club, effective July 13.

• Two Local Priests Find Blogging Worthwhile

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 16, 2009

  In June Father Victor Galier was away in Japan for vacation and a retreat. But his flock at St. Matthew Church, Tyrone, and the world at large could see his trip unfold with pictures and videos he posted nearly daily to his blog. There he was in the airport. He captured pictures and video of […] Full Story

• Simple Acts Put Water, Food In Needy Hands

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 16, 2009

  It wasn’t the typical 40th birthday celebration as Todd Coppinger and his two sons set up an assembly line to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. “We live in a society that consumes. I just want to give back,” said Coppinger as his youngsters, William and Ben, slathered the ingredients on the bread. The parishioner […] Full Story

• Jubilee Mass Celebrates All Priests

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 16, 2009

  Seven priests were honored June 4 at the annual Jubilee Mass where those with diamond, golden or silver anniversaries of ordination are singled out. But Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said it was appropriate for all of the more than 50 priests who came to the Mass to recall God’s faithfulness to them. “Some of us […]

• Priest Assignment

  Published July 2, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father Eric Flood, North American District Superior of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, and has granted faculties of the archdiocese to Father Thomas M. Fritschen, FSSP, to serve as a parochial vicar at St. Francis […] Full Story

• Deacon Assignments

  Published July 2, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in deacon assignments. Deacon Jose G. Espinosa has been reassigned from Our Lady of the Americas Mission, Lilburn, to Transfiguration Church, Marietta, effective June 10. Deacon Ronald S. Carr has been restored to active ministry as a deacon and has been assigned to serve at St. […] Full Story

• Archbishop Announces New Priest Assignments

  Published July 2, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignments. All the assignments are effective July 1, 2009, unless otherwise noted. First Pastorate Father Rafael Carballo, currently a parochial vicar at St. Brendan the Navigator Church, Cumming, has been assigned to his first pastorate as pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton. Father […] Full Story

• Called To A Deeper Conversion: Father Timothy J. Gallagher

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  As Father Tim Gallagher prepared himself in the days prior to his ordination, he felt a slew of emotions wash over him. He knew that when the day came on Saturday, June 27, there would be a feeling of relief as years of study, patience and prayer came to fruition. But he was experiencing “a […]

• Call Persisted During Career, Parish Service: Father William T. Hao

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  Here was Father Bill Hao’s could-not-fail plan several years ago: Find a nice Catholic lady by attending a discernment group of men and women at Emory University. He laughs about the idea now. “The funny thing is God has a sense of humor. It wasn’t my purpose that eventually happened, but his,” said Father Hao, […] Full Story

• Missionary Dream Realized In Atlanta: Father Salomón Garcia Cortés

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  Father Salomón Garcia Cortés was drawn to his first seminary in Mexico in part because it specialized in training men to be missionary priests. “You had to go out. That meant you are going to meet a lot of people from different cultures,” he said. That prospect seemed exciting to the 20-year-old he was as […]

• Drawn To God Through Eucharist: Father Omar Loggiodice

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  Father Omar Loggiodice remembers seeing a small, wooden tabernacle as a young man, and before he could fully understand the miracle of the Eucharist, he sensed God’s presence in that small resting place in the church sanctuary. “Why is he in that little box?” he asked himself on several occasions growing up. Now at ordination, […] Full Story

• Campers Get Choice Seats At Braves Game

  Published July 2, 2009

  Campers attending Catholic Charities’ summer program spent a day with the Atlanta Braves June 11. Each child received a complimentary ticket to a Braves game, a team cap and “Gonzo’s G-Unit” T-shirt. Braves pitcher Mike Gonzalez is the inspiration behind Gonzo’s G-Unit. Courtney Gay, the team’s community affairs manager, arranged the visit for more than […] Full Story

• Three Catholic High Schools Awarded Directors Cup

  By Three Catholic High Schools Awarded Directors Cup
  Published July 2, 2009

  For the first time in the history of the Dodge Directors Cup, Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, and Atlanta’s Marist School and St. Pius X High School have been awarded the trophy in the same year. The Directors Cup recognizes “those athletic departments in all Georgia High School Association classifications who have excelled and shown […]

• Theology On Tap Flows Throughout Summer

  By SHANNON FITZPATRICK AND EMILY SAUNDERS, Special To The Bulletin
  Published July 2, 2009

  The summer speaker series Theology on Tap is underway and open to young adults, ages 18-40, of all denominations and various walks of life. Sessions consist of well-known inspirational speakers and an open forum, with a twist: All sessions are held at local bars and restaurants. The purpose of the sessions is to develop an […]

• David Haas, Kevin Johnson Among Symposium Speakers

  Published July 2, 2009

  The 2009 Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Saturday symposium consists of Mass, workshop sessions given by nationally known speakers, and sung vespers. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will give this year’s keynote address. The symposium is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta […] Full Story

• Sister Linda Valasik Marks Golden Jubilee

  Published July 2, 2009

  On Saturday, May 16, Sister Linda Valasik, a golden jubilarian, gathered with Sisters of the Humility of Mary of Villa Maria, Pa., associates, family and friends, for a liturgy of thanksgiving with other honored sisters celebrating their jubilees of religious profession. The liturgy was celebrated in Magnificat Chapel at Villa Maria Community Center. A reception […]

• Centenarians’ Serving Spirit Hailed On Birthdays

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  Two Catholics here recently celebrated 100 years or more of life. Nettie Singleton, a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, was honored by the Atlanta City Council. She turned 100 on May 31. Meanwhile, Jim Kelly is not to be outdone. A longtime member of Holy Cross Church, Kelly’s 101st birthday was June 22. […]