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• Msgr. Thomas Kenny Dies

  Published November 6, 2008

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta and its Cathedral parish of Christ the King lost a beloved priest Oct. 30 when Msgr. Thomas A. Kenny died in his home at the age of 69. A native of County Sligo, Ireland, who studied at All Hallows College seminary in Dublin, Msgr. Kenny had served in the archdiocese for […]

• Marist, St. Pius X Finish As State Volleyball Runners-up

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published November 6, 2008

  In the Oct. 30 state volleyball semifinals that pitted Marist School against Sprayberry High School, Marietta, and St. Pius X High School against Creekview High School, Canton, both Marist and St. Pius were victorious. Marist defeated Sprayberry 3-1, winning the first game 25-11. Sprayberry won the second game 25-14, and Marist won the next two […]

• Pinecrest Defeats Rival Holy Spirit Prep

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published November 6, 2008

  It might have been Halloween night, but Pinecrest Academy was not scared to face Holy Spirit Preparatory on the road and was treated to a 42-25 victory, Oct. 31. Holy Spirit scored first to make it 7-0, but Pinecrest came back with two touchdowns of its own to go up 14-7. Pinecrest led at halftime 21-13. […]

• Archbishop Addresses Marist Class

  Published November 6, 2008

  Archbishop Gregory spoke to students in Marist Father Joel Konzen’s leadership seminar on Oct. 21, answering their questions about his role models, leadership qualities and opinions on the upcoming election. “The primary issue has to be the respect for life,” he said in regard to voting. During the class, he recalled growing up during the […]

• Church’s Funeral Rites Reflect Heart Of Catholic Faith

  

  Published November 6, 2008

  Jesus Christ, Son of God and son of man, revealed himself to us through his life, death and the resurrection and ascension of his body. In turn, he reveals to us our nature and affords us claim to life everlasting. In few ways is this discovery and the required faith amid mystery made as poignant […]

• Deacon Bill Lyday, ‘Servant To The Church,’ Dies

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 30, 2008

  A former archdiocesan leader and long-time deacon passed away last week. Deacon Bill Lyday died on Oct. 23 after a brief illness. He was 78. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Marietta, five daughters and one son. He had 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Deacon Lyday served the church in many roles, as […]

• 52nd Annual Luncheon Raises Money For Cancer Home

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published October 30, 2008

  Donning fancy hats and their best Sunday clothes, a group of teenage girls from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton, attended the 52nd annual Auxiliary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the first time. They represented a new wave of young attendees to the […]

• Christ The King Class Celebrates 50-Year Reunion

  Published October 30, 2008

  Members of the final graduating class of Christ the King High School, the class of 1958, reunited Sept. 17 with a 4 p.m. Mass followed by a tour and dinner at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Father Tim Hepburn, son of alumna Alice Keiley Hepburn, celebrated the Mass. Christ the King High School was […]

• Marist, St. Pius Volleyball Teams Advance To Final Four

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published October 30, 2008

  St. Pius X High School has reached the Class 1-AAA state semifinals after winning Oct. 25 sectional games over Northside, Columbus; Mary Persons; and Ringgold 3-0. In Pius’ three matches, the team was led by senior outside hitter Ellen Marsau with 24 kills. Freshman middle blocker Alex Bidgood also added 18 kills. Senior setter Hannah […]

• Pius Stretches Record To Eight Straight

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published October 30, 2008

  St. Pius X High School has surpassed the 7-0 seasons of 2004 and 2006 after a 28-7 victory over Grady High School Oct. 24. The win marks the first time since 1967 that the football program has experienced an 8-0 start. With this victory Pius also clinched the Region 5-AAA Sub Region B Championship and […]

• Priest Assignments

  Published October 30, 2008

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignment. Father Mansueto Palang has been assigned as administrator of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Alpharetta, effective Oct. 16. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father Scott Reilly, territorial director of the Legionaries of Christ, and has assigned Father Kevin Baldwin, LC, to assist […]

• Tax Credit Will Boost Catholic School Scholarships

  

  By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
  Published October 30, 2008

  Georgians who want to contribute to faith-based or private education now have a new state tax credit option. And families who might not have previously qualified for financial aid for these schools now have another source to draw from to help finance their children’s education. The Georgia Private School Tax Credit law, originally known as […]

• Alex W. Smith III Dies; Served Archdiocese, Schools

  Published October 27, 2008

  Alexander Wyly Smith III, a well-known attorney, Atlanta civic leader and philanthropist, died Nov. 19 after a long illness. He was 85. Smith was deeply beloved by his many friends and large family. He was born June 9, 1923, the only son of Laura Payne Smith and Alex W. Smith Jr., also a prominent Atlanta […]

• Town Hall Meetings Set On Catholic School Surveys

  Published October 23, 2008

  Earlier this year, the Catholic University of America conducted on-line surveys to assist the Archdiocese of Atlanta with a strategic plan for its Catholic schools. Consultative meetings have been scheduled in five locations throughout the archdiocese to present the results of the data that the university has been analyzing. Town hall meetings, scheduled from 7 […]

• Prison Ministry Changes Those ‘Most Marginalized’

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published October 23, 2008

  Jesus told his disciples: “‘For I was … in prison and you visited me.’” Matthew 25:36 leaves little room for confusion about Jesus’ expectations of serving the imprisoned. The Archdiocese of Atlanta is fortunate to have committed Catholics, as well as Christians from other denominations, perform this act of mercy throughout North Georgia as they […]

• Merton Scholars Mark 40 Years Since Monk’s Death

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 23, 2008

  One of the most important Catholic writers in the 20th century, Thomas Merton’s insights about life and God attract as much attention after his death as they did when he was alive. A conference and art exhibit focused on Merton’s works will be presented at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Atlanta, to mark 40 years […]

• Parishioners, Even Target Stores, Join In Refugee Drives

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 23, 2008

  Spurred on by the idea that people want to help if asked, Joanne Wider has become an advocate for refugees. Wider enlisted the help of her choir at St. Ann Church, Marietta, neighbors and even a person holding a garage sale by simply telling them about refugees fleeing persecution and their needs as they remake […]

• Cathedral Plans Faure’s ‘Requiem’ For All Souls Day

  Published October 23, 2008

  November is a month traditionally dedicated to remembering ancestors and loved ones who have died. In a liturgy dedicated to those remembrances, Cathedral Choir of the Cathedral of Christ the King will again offer a moving remembrance of the Feast of All Souls. On Saturday, Nov. 1, at 5:30 p.m., Father Charles Byrd will celebrate […]

• Notre Dame Program Puts ACE Teachers In Schools

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published October 23, 2008

  When Elizabeth Stewart first met teachers from Notre Dame University’s Alliance for Catholic Education program in her hometown of Mobile, Ala., these young teachers helped her discern where God was calling her. Nearly a decade later she is serving Atlanta’s Catholic schools in exactly the same way. Stewart described the “ACE-ers” she met in 1998 […]

• Archbishop Speaks On Death Penalty At Emory

  

  By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
  Published October 16, 2008

  “It is one of the most difficult issues facing the faithful—but one of the most important life issues. It has caused a deep division within our church,” said Phillip Thompson, director of the Aquinas Center of Theology, as he introduced the night’s speaker and topic. The “difficult issue” is the death penalty; the speaker was […] Full Story