Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• 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 […]

• ‘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

• Career Ministry Workshop Gives Guidance To Parishes

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published June 4, 2009

  As job losses and unemployment figures continue to grab the headlines, a positive ministry focusing on these issues is spreading throughout the archdiocese and beyond. Caroline McCoy-Hansen, director of Career Ministry at Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta, and John Marotto, director of Career Quest at St. Ann Church, Marietta, presented a workshop May 7 to provide […] Full Story

• CRS Sets Goal To Educate 1 Million South Asia Children

  Published June 4, 2009

  From villages surrounded by saw-toothed mountains in Afghanistan to sprawling cities of India, Catholic Relief Services and its partners in South Asia are committing to better education for youngsters. Its five-year goal with the “Reaching Out for the Future” initiative is to reach more than 1 million school-age children. Every $1 million committed to this […]

• Congress Speakers, Musicians To Exalt True Presence

  

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published June 4, 2009

  In its 14th year, the Eucharistic Congress will again feature a complement of interesting and eloquent speakers for the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s annual celebration of the eucharistic presence of Christ, and organizers for the event are expecting a diverse and enthusiastic crowd for the upcoming event. Catholics across North Georgia and the Southeast are invited […]

• Seniors Sign On To Play Collegiate Sports

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published May 28, 2009

  Many of the area’s high school senior athletes will be showcasing their skills as they play at various colleges and universities around the country. Here is a list of where some of the graduating seniors will be taking their game. This list does not include the athletes announced in the Feb. 12 issue of The […] Full Story

• Priest Assignment

  Published May 28, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Father Hieu Minh Ha, parochial vicar at St. Benedict Church, Johns Creek, has been granted permission to enter into active duty as a chaplain with the U.S. Regular Army to serve initially for a period of three years, beginning June 7.

• Local Catholics Inspire As High School Honorees

  Published May 28, 2009

  High school seniors from three North Georgia parishes have been named valedictorian at their respective schools. The three top scholars gave these interviews to the Georgia Bulletin as they looked back on their high school years and anticipated the challenge of college and beyond. Ryan O’Shaughnessy, 18, is attending Georgia Tech in the fall. The […]

• Georgia Bulletin Updates Web Site

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2009

  In a continuing effort to keep Catholics well informed of the happenings of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, The Georgia Bulletin has expanded and updated its Web site with an updated look, new features and user-friendly additions. Atlanta archdiocesan Webmaster Jessica Handley said the Web site was refurbished to prepare for new content, in addition to […] Full Story

• Priest Assignments

  Published May 21, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Father James H. Sexstone, parochial vicar at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Atlanta, will retire from active ministry effective June 1.

• USO Warmth Greets Military Men, Women At Airport

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2009

  The flow of soldiers traveling through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport may seem smaller these days, but there is no less enthusiasm from the volunteers in red aprons who cheer and greet them with hugs, “hero” teddy bears, a heartfelt handshake. Standing near the escalators at the airport’s arrival area are USO volunteers. They wait to […] Full Story

• Priests Complete First Year As Chaplains

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2009

  Father Fred Wendel marks one year as an Army chaplain in July. From ministering to a Catholic community to running suicide prevention training, Father Wendel said his service as a military chaplain is better than he expected. “It’s great. I love it,” he said in a telephone interview as he traveled between military installations in […]

• Marist, St. Pius Reach State Baseball Quarterfinals

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published May 21, 2009

  Marist School and St. Pius X High School baseball teams swept their respective opponents in May 13 doubleheaders to propel the schools to the third round of the state baseball playoffs. In game one Marist broke a tie in the fifth inning with three runs to take a 4-1 lead over Marietta’s Sprayberry High School. […]

• Five Seminarians Ordained To Diaconate

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2009

  Five men were ordained transitional deacons at the Cathedral of Christ the King Saturday, May 16, in the tradition-rich liturgy. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory performed the rites, from the promise of obedience to him and his successors to the laying on of his hands in ordination. The Atlanta Archdiocese received an international class of deacons. […] Full Story

• Catholic Schools Excel, Garner State Championships

  

  Published May 14, 2009

  The St. Pius X High School girls soccer team recorded its 19th shutout as the team defeated North Hall High School, Gainesville, 4-0 to capture the Class AAA state championship and cap off a perfect 22-0 season on May 8. Senior forward Christine Christy scored two of the team’s four goals, one in each half, […]