Georgia Bulletin

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• 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 […]

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […]

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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. […] Full Story

• Four Priests Named First-Time Pastors, Administrator

  Published July 2, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has named four priests as first-time pastors, effective July 1. Father Rafael Carballo, currently a parochial vicar at St. Brendan the Navigator Church, Cumming, will become pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton. Father Luis Guillermo Cordoba, currently a parochial vicar at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Blairsville, and […] Full Story

• Eight New Priests Ordained For North Georgia

  

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

  Nearly five years ago, a young Aisling Cleary attended the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Eucharistic Congress where she received a small stuffed bear with the name of a seminarian printed on an attached card. Over the last few years the bear traveled with the young girl from Atlanta to Canada to Ireland and back, and all […] Full Story

• Priest Assignment

  Published June 18, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Father Fred W. Wendel has been assigned as Garrison Chaplain at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, effective June 15.

• From Dance To Adoration, All Find Ways To Worship

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 18, 2009

  “Here comes everybody” is how the writer James Joyce was said to describe the Catholic Church. Joyce’s quip sketches the picture of the 2009 Eucharistic Congress, the biggest Catholic festival in Georgia and the Southeast. It is part family reunion, part musical celebration, part faith education and all Catholic. Here is how some of it […] Full Story

• ‘Isaiah’ To Be Performed By Father HoLung & Friends

  Published June 4, 2009

  A musical production based on the life of the prophet Isaiah will be performed at the Gwinnett Center June 27 and 28 to help build a crisis center for women and children in Kingston, Jamaica. The Missionaries of the Poor, founded by Father Richard HoLung, will present “Isaiah,” assisted by a corps of volunteers in […] Full Story

• Norcross Athletes To Swim At Collegiate Level

  Published June 4, 2009

  Three graduating seniors at Norcross High School are among Catholic athletes who will compete at the collegiate level. All three are members of the Norcross swim team, which finished second in the 2008-2009 Georgia high school state championships in its division. Sean Bagent and Andrew Feeney will attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. […] Full Story

• Monroe Valedictorian Dreams Of Leading Nation

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 4, 2009

  With graduation a memory, high school seniors are now looking to the future. Four seniors from parishes in North Georgia achieved academic success and were recognized as class valedictorians. This week, a senior from Monroe is profiled. Three others were featured in the May 28 edition. Jessica E. Alcorn, 17, will attend the University of […] Full Story