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• Persevering Crowd Jams Shrine For Jan. 22 Mass

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 31, 2008

  As churchgoers sang a mournful prayer, a line of youngsters, students in school letter jackets, dads holding the hands of shy toddlers, pregnant moms—some 35 people—marched up the center aisle holding white roses representing the 35 years since abortion was legalized in the United States. Among them was Chantel Chandonia, 9, as her father, Ron, […]

• Marist Father Rich Egan Remembered With Love

  By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
  Published January 24, 2008

  He was a loving brother, a good friend and a devout Marist priest, who knew his order’s charisms, inside and out, and was passionate about carrying out the Society of Mary’s mission with its spirit of humility, love of God and ardent love of neighbor. His good humor, generous spirit and quick wit often brought […] Full Story

• Superintendent Of Schools Looks Forward To 2008

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published January 24, 2008

  Diane Starkovich, superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, recently spoke with The Georgia Bulletin to share her ideas and plans for Catholic schools in 2008—and the future looks bright. Starkovich, who has more than 25 years of experience in education, both as a teacher and a principal, came to Atlanta in 2006 to […]

• What Non-Catholics Like About Catholic Schools

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published January 24, 2008

  Recommendations from other parents and a long-standing reputation as effective educators who also address a student’s moral development are key reasons why non-Catholic parents choose Catholic schools for their children. Jamal Burt, who is Christian but not Catholic, is both a teacher and the parent of a student at St. Peter Claver School in Decatur. […]

• Catholic School Experience Sticks With Graduates

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published January 24, 2008

  During Catholic Schools Week, graduates of those schools throughout the Atlanta area are thanking parents for the sacrifices they endured to send their children to a Catholic school. For many, the experience of attending an institution focused on building faith and providing quality education continues to stay with them. “I had a great experience attending […]

• Hundreds Attend King Mass, Despite Snow, Ice

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 24, 2008

  Hundreds of people filled the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, braving Saturday’s freezing temperatures and snow showers to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and his commitment to helping the poor. The annual Mass was held Jan. 19. “I couldn’t stay home. It’s become a part of me,” said Chevonne Brawner, who attends St. John […]

• Marist School President, Father Richmond Egan, Dies

  Published January 17, 2008

  Marist Father Richmond J. Egan, who, as a leader at Atlanta’s Marist School, reached out to students from modest backgrounds and grew its campus in northeast Atlanta, died Saturday, Jan. 12, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital. He was 67. The cause was a result of an embolism he suffered Jan. 2, said a statement from the […] Full Story

• St. Pius Knitters Wrap Young Patients In Love

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published January 17, 2008

  Ana Pariselli’s own bout with cancer has led her to create “Afghans for Angels,” a blanket ministry for children tackling the illness. Family members as well as colleagues and friends from the St. Pius X High School community bolster her efforts. “I am an ovarian cancer survivor,” said Pariselli, who was diagnosed March 21, 2003, […]

• ‘Sincere Heart’ Should Guide Decision On Family Size

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published January 17, 2008

  Few things are as life changing as the arrival of a first child: the equipment involved, the middle-of-the-night wake-up calls, the Friday night dates with baby in tow—or with baby at home. Even given these demands, parents are quick to say they would never return to life before their offspring arrived on the scene and […] Full Story

• Dr. Sotomayor To Address Catholic Physicians’ Guild

  Published January 17, 2008

  The Atlanta Guild of the Catholic Medical Association will hold its annual educational program and banquet at Saint Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 2. The evening will begin with Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue celebrating the vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. in the chapel of the hospital. Father Dominic Pham, a member of the Legionaries of […] Full Story

• Holy Spirit Preparatory Keeps Fighting For A Win

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 17, 2008

  The Holy Spirit Preparatory girls scored a season high 45 points but came up a tad short in their 48-45 loss to Calvary Christian School, Rockmart, Jan. 11. Sophomore forward Colleen Pelletier led Holy Spirit with 17 points. On Jan. 12 they lost on the road to Mount Vernon Presbyterian School by just two points […]

• Marist Girls And Boys Win At St. Pius

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 17, 2008

  The Marist School girls went to St. Pius X High School’s gymnasium, Jan. 11, and came away with a 57-47 victory. For the first time in more than six years Marist has swept St. Pius in the regular season. Back on Dec. 8 they defeated St. Pius 40-25 on their home court. Marist broke out […]

• Catholic Conference Hosts Feb. 5 Day At Capitol

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 17, 2008

  Catholics from across the state are being encouraged to make their voices heard in the current legislative session, even as the bishops of Georgia and their representatives focus on key initiatives—opposing more frequent use of the death penalty and supporting the funding of a state umbilical cord blood bank. At the same time, Georgia’s two […]

• Father Egan, Marist School President, Hospitalized

  Published January 10, 2008

  Father Richmond Egan, SM, president of Marist School, suffered an embolism on Wednesday, Jan. 2. He has been hospitalized at Saint Joseph Hospital, Atlanta, since that time and remains unconscious and on life support. Father Egan’s family members from Boston are with him, along with some of his fellow Marist priests. Because Father Egan was […] Full Story

• Archdiocese Changes Web Site Layout, Adds Podcasts

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published January 10, 2008

  Frequent visitors to the Archdiocese of Atlanta Web site may have noticed that some major changes recently took place. The archdiocese has updated and revamped its official Web page, not only to make the site even more user friendly, but also in anticipation of the continued growth of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. When users open […]

• Annual Pro-Life Events Scheduled For Jan. 22

  Published January 10, 2008

  Activists will observe the 35th anniversary of the legalization of abortion with a Mass followed by the Together For Life memorial service on the steps of the Georgia Statehouse. Immediately following the service, all are invited to join a police-escorted silent memorial walk through the streets of downtown Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Gary Bauer, […]

• CCHD Leader To Be Recognized At MLK Service

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 10, 2008

  The 2008 History Maker’s Award will be given to Ralph McCloud, the first black man to lead the U.S. Catholic bishops’ anti-poverty campaign. The award is given as part of the celebration in the Atlanta Archdiocese for the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \The 24th annual service commemorating King’s life will take place […]

• Nigerian Community To Honor Blessed Father Tansi

  Published January 10, 2008

  The Nigerian-Igbo Catholic Community of Atlanta will celebrate a Mass and reception in honor of Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. Blessed Tansi was born in Aguleri, near Onitsha in Anambra State, Nigeria, in 1903. He became a teacher, then headmaster, before deciding […]

• First Archdiocesan Education Banquet To Be Held

  Published January 10, 2008

  On Saturday, Feb. 2, during the conclusion of National Catholic Schools Week, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will hold a banquet to honor and recognize Catholic schools and educators. This first education banquet is intended to become an annual event. The banquet, which will be held at Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, will begin at 5 p.m. […] Full Story

• Holy Spirit Teams Looking For First Wins Of 2008

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 10, 2008

  Holy Spirit Preparatory’s freshman point guard McKenzie Jones had 10 points and 3 steals in the girls team’s Jan. 4 loss to Pinecrest Academy 55-22. The Holy Spirit boys were led by sophomore guard James Hanna’s 12 points, all on four 3-pointers, but they came up on the short end of a 55-39 loss to […]