Georgia Bulletin

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• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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. […] Full Story

• 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, […] Full Story

• Priest Assignment

  Published May 14, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignment. Father Pedro Poloche Rodriguez, who serves in the Atlanta Metropolitan Tribunal, has been appointed Vicar for Clergy for the Hispanic priests in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective April 30.  

• Roman Catholics, Greek Orthodox Share Celebration

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  Greek Orthodox clergy dressed in long black vestments walked side by side with Roman Catholic priests in white cassocks in a visible sign of friendship as the two churches came together in prayer. The “Evening of Prayer and Unity” service was held at the Cathedral of Christ the King on May 6 in honor of […] Full Story

• Volunteers Still Needed To Make Congress A Success

  Published May 14, 2009

  Some 160 volunteers are still needed to help make the annual Eucharistic Congress run smoothly. The two-day event is a highlight of the Catholic Church in the Atlanta Archdiocese and the Southeastern region. The congress is scheduled to take place on June 12 and 13 at the Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, […] Full Story

• Maybe She’ll One Day Design Churches

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  Natalie Shepherd remembers the embraces of the women and children she served during her school trip to Honduras. “That was a trip of a lifetime, an incredible experience,” she said about traveling with some 20 other students from Pius X High School and chaperones, including her father. During the first days of the spring break […] Full Story

• Maybe She’ll One Day Choose Religious Life

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  Maria Guzman is heading to college, open to the idea that at the end of it she may choose a religious life as a sister. “It’s always felt right. I wouldn’t be surprised,” said the Holy Spirit Preparatory School senior about her interest in religious life. Last winter she spent three days with the Missionaries […] Full Story

• Maybe One Day She’ll Be In Medicine

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  Along with juggling all the end of high school craziness and exams, Lauren Barry is pitching in as a wedding planner for 20 couples. Lauren, who volunteers with Operation Homefront Georgia, is organizing a wedding celebration for soldiers and their loved ones. The organization provides emergency assistance to the soldiers’ families they leave behind and […] Full Story

• Seniors Prepare For Graduation, Reflect On Future Plans

  Published May 14, 2009

  Awkward mortarboards will be perched on their heads as members of the class of 2009 leave their schools to start the next chapter in their lives. Seven young people are profiled in this week’s Georgia Bulletin. They are a diverse group, born in the early 1990s. There are four women and three men: a standout […] Full Story