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Philanthropist’s Zeal For Catholic Schools Earns Prize
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published November 29, 2007Catholic education is the best vehicle for reinvigorating American culture, according to Frank Hanna, an Atlanta businessman whose formula for effective charitable giving recently earned him the 2007 William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership. “One of the most important things is to raise (children) well,” said Hanna, who has focused his resources on K-12 […]
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Multicultural Christmas CD Released, Concert Set
Published November 29, 2007
Choirs representing cultures from around the world have come together on one compilation to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. The Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Office for Black Catholic Ministry presents “Joyfully United 2007,” a multicultural CD featuring Christmas music performed by Atlanta-area singing groups. “All of them praise God in their native language and with […] Full Story
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Annual Marian Candlelight Pilgrimage Set For Dec. 7
Published November 29, 2007
On Friday, Dec. 7, the vigil for the feast of the Immaculate Conception, the fourth annual Marian candlelight pilgrimage will begin at Sacred Heart Church in Atlanta with Mass at 7 p.m., followed by a 1.2 mile procession along Peachtree Street from Sacred Heart to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A prayer of thanksgiving […] Full Story
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Archbishop Gregory Recuperates At Home
Published November 15, 2007
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is resting comfortably at home after a “mini lap” procedure for early stage prostate cancer, the Communications Office of the archdiocese announced Nov. 9. The report included a statement from the archbishop’s doctor, Dr. Fray Marshall. “Archbishop Gregory tolerated the procedure well, and there were no unforeseen problems. He received a […] Full Story | En Español
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In Atypical Style, Marist Loses At Home To Mays
Published November 8, 2007
Marist School, Atlanta, had not lost a home game since the second game of the 2006 season, Sept. 8, 2006, a three-point loss to Tucker High School. In fact, before last Friday’s game Marist had compiled a home record of 68-3 going back to 1997. It took an overtime win to do it, but on […] Full Story
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Upcoming CCHD Collection Fights Poverty Through Grants
Published November 8, 2007
A dozen Atlanta area nonprofits with a focus on anti-poverty projects received grants in 2006 from the annual fundraising for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Thanks to donations from people in the pews, organizations like the local branch of the 9 to 5 National Association of Working Women could offer job-related workshops for low-wage […] Full Story
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Hispanic Charismatic Catholics Celebrate Renewal
Published November 8, 2007
Some 1,500 worshippers gathered to celebrate the growth of charismatic Catholic renewal in the Hispanic community for a two-day celebration in August. The event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the charismatic renewal movement in the church. Iris Tomassini, a leader in the organization, said the months of planning for the celebration were worth it to […] Full Story
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In Atypical Style, Marist Loses At Home To Mays
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 8, 2007Marist School, Atlanta, had not lost a home game since the second game of the 2006 season, Sept. 8, 2006, a three-point loss to Tucker High School. In fact, before last Friday’s game Marist had compiled a home record of 68-3 going back to 1997. It took an overtime win to do it, but on […] Full Story
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Archbishop ‘Recovering Well’
Published November 8, 2007
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is recovering well from surgery on Monday, Nov. 5, for early stage prostate cancer. He is walking for exercise and receiving excellent medical care. From the hospital he said, “I am grateful for the loving prayers offered on my behalf and ask for your continued prayers for healing during the next […] Full Story
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Immigration Debate Calls For ‘Prophetic Courage’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 8, 2007In the spring of last year, Georgia lawmakers cracked down on illegal immigrants. This summer, the Cobb Country Sheriff’s Office trained its officers with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement to combat unauthorized foreign workers. Federal legislation, backed by President Bush, to overhaul the country’s immigration laws went down in defeat. But, last week, Atlanta’s Catholic […] Full Story
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ServeHAITI Hosts Artisans’ Market, Silent Auction
Published November 1, 2007
ServeHAITI will host a celebration of Haitian art and culture on Friday, Nov. 9, from 7-10 p.m., at The Peachtree Club. The event will include a Haitian artisans’ market showcasing one-of-a-kind, handcrafted pieces for sale, along with a silent auction and a 15-minute preview of the documentary film, “Poto Mitan: Haitian Women, The Pillars of […]
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Cathedral Mass To Include Fauré’s ‘Requiem’
Published November 1, 2007
The Feast of All Souls is Nov. 2, and November is a month traditionally dedicated to remembering ancestors and loved ones who have died. Musicians at the Cathedral of Christ the King will once again offer a moving remembrance of the Feast of All Souls in a special liturgy. On Friday, Nov. 2, at 8 […] Full Story
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Teams Record Wins Down The Stretch
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 1, 2007Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, posted its highest point total of the season with a 49-7 defeat of Druid Hills High School. Blessed Trinity amassed 392 yards of offense, while the defense held Druid Hills to 82 yards. Junior running back Kyle Milo led the team in rushing with 123 yards on 13 carries and […] Full Story
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Two Local Schools Named To National Honor Roll
Published October 25, 2007
The Catholic High School Honor Roll announced Oct. 17 that Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta, and Pinecrest Academy, Cumming, were named to its 2007 list of America’s top 50 Catholic secondary schools. The annual Honor Roll, initiated in 2004, provides a resource to parents and educators by acknowledging those schools that best maintain high academic […] Full Story
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Catholic Physicians Challenged To Apply Their Faith
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 25, 2007Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory reminded Catholic physicians and healthcare workers attending the 76th annual Catholic Medical Association conference that they should strive to be “Catholic first” in a profession that often challenges church wisdom. Long-held classical and biblical ideals of reason and freedom have been “trumped” by modern notions of “self-determination” and “self-creation,” “deeply invad(ing) […]
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Seminar Spotlights Shadows Of Child Pornography
Published October 25, 2007
After hearing from federal investigators, advocates for children, canon lawyers and technology experts, archdiocesan officials are examining how to raise awareness in Catholic churches across North Georgia of the crime of child pornography. Sue Stubbs, the director of the archdiocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection, said the church can influence the fight against the […] Full Story
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Marist Students ‘Came, Saw, Read’ For Worthy Cause
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 25, 2007From dawn until dusk on Oct. 12, approximately 175 Marist School students, faculty, staff and administrators lent their voices in a public reading of Vergil’s epic poem the Aeneid to raise funds for the “Lost Boys” of Sudan. The event raised $1,400, which will assist the young men from Sudan who are pursuing coursework at […] Full Story
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Faith And Public Policy Workshop Set For Nov. 17
Published October 25, 2007
A Faith and Public Policy workshop, focusing on Catholic teaching and responsible citizenship, will held Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall at Holy Cross Church. All are welcome to attend. Sponsors for the event are the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Communications, Pro-Life Office, Parish & Social Justice Ministries […] Full Story
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Every Game Counts With Three Left In Season
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 25, 2007Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, suffered its worst road loss of the season in a 31-6 rout by Westminster School, Atlanta. Blessed Trinity (4-3) returns home to face Druid Hills High School (0-7) Friday, Oct. 26. Blessed Trinity’s only home defeat occurred last month against undefeated Region 5B-AAA leader Chamblee High School. Holy Spirit Preparatory […] Full Story
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Claretian Order Welcomes New Priest At 61
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 25, 2007At 61, most people Fred Sahuc’s age think about slowing down. The former advertising executive had earned the accolades and awards that come with a successful career and said he looked forward to leading “a life of leisure, but God had other plans.” Those plans came to a climax Wednesday, Oct. 17, when the Claretian […] Full Story