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Jubilarian Sister Maria Jesus Called To New Work
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 27, 2007Sister Maria Jesus Sagaseta likes to tell children that she wears her Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus gold ring, with a little cross etched in it, because it reminds her that she’s married to God and lives for him. That unconditional love of God and obedience to her order has now led her […] Full Story
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Blessed Trinity Extends Its Winning Streak
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published September 27, 2007Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, scored its first touchdown 1:50 seconds into the game and never looked back, to make it three wins in a row after defeating South Atlanta High School 38-0 at Grady High School stadium. Junior running back Sam Burkhalter led the ground attack with 206 yards on 24 carries. He also […] Full Story
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Web Seminar To Focus On Mental Illness
Published September 27, 2007
The NCPD Council on Mental Illness, an outreach program of the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD) is encouraging Catholic observance of the National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness, Recovery and Understanding on Oct. 9, as well as Mental Illness Awareness Sunday, Oct. 7. This national effort, which marks National Mental Illness Awareness Week […] Full Story
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St. Pius Presents ‘Wonderful World Of Children’
Published September 27, 2007
The “Pius Players” theater company will perform “The Wonderful World of Children,” a musical revue based on a variety of classic children’s stories. Performances take place Oct. 11-14 at the Monsignor Terry W. Young Center for the Performing Arts on the St. Pius X High School campus, 2674 Johnson Road, NE. The production, led by […] Full Story
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Three Lyke House ‘Sons’ Discerning Ministry
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 20, 2007They can be called sons of Lyke House. Three 20-something men in the past two years who worshipped at the Catholic center that serves the historically black institutions at Atlanta University Center have pursued religious life or priestly ministry. “I think there is something affirming about Lyke House,” said Desmond Drummer, who is 24 and […] Full Story
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Archbishop Issues Statement On Red Mass Luncheon
Published September 20, 2007
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has decided not to attend an awards ceremony that will follow the Sept. 27 Red Mass celebration because of objections to the abortion stance of one of the honorees. Hosted by the independent St. Thomas More Society, the luncheon given by the Catholic lawyers group is recognizing three leaders in the […] Full Story
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Flannery O’Connor Letters Reveal Faith, Friendship
By JANE WILSON, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 20, 2007“I would like to know who this is who understands my stories.” With these words, Flannery O’Connor began a friendship that was to influence her outlook and touch her art for the rest of her life. It was July 1955, and the young writer had recently published her acclaimed short story collection, “A Good Man […]
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Emory Hosts O’Connor Events Sept. 25-26
Published September 20, 2007
Emory University’s collection of letters by beloved Georgia author Flannery O’Connor unsealed in May will be opened Sept. 22 for the first public exhibition at Emory’s Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library (MARBL). To kick off the exhibition opening, Atlanta actress Brenda Bynum will reprise her popular reading from O’Connor’s letters to Atlantan Betty Hester […] Full Story
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Philosophy Course On Augustine, Aquinas Offered
Published September 20, 2007
A six-week course on the Christian philosophies of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas will be taught by Dr. Richard Parry this fall as part of Evening at Emory, a lifelong learning program. The course will be taught on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from Oct. 9 through Nov. 13. The primary readings of […] Full Story
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Aquinas Center Of Theology Moves To Emory Briarcliff Campus
Published September 20, 2007
After 20 years at Turner Village on Clifton Road, the Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University has moved to a new home on the Briarcliff Campus of Emory University in August. The new mailing address of the Aquinas Center is Emory Briarcliff Campus, 1256 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30306. The phone number remains (404) […]
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Two Catholic High Schools Start Season 2-0
Published September 20, 2007
With a 40-0 victory over Therrell High School, Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, remains one of two undefeated Catholic schools in week three of the season. Junior running back Sam Burkhalter led the offense with 106 yards rushing on 13 carries and three touchdowns. Senior linebackers Zach Hegetschweiler, who had eight tackles and one interception, […] Full Story
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Retrouvaille Ministry To Hurting Marriages To Meet In Atlanta
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 13, 2007The Southeast Retrouvaille communities will host the 2007 Retrouvaille International Council Meeting Sept. 28-30 at the Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel. The meeting, which will include workshops for couples and priests, is open to anyone who has attended Retrouvaille, a program to help couples heal and renew their marriages. “It’s like we’re going to meet a […] Full Story
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For Some, School Year Starts With New Leadership
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007As Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta began classes for the 2007-2008 school year, many did so under the guidance of new principals. New principals for Catholic schools include: Donavan Yarnall, St. Joseph School, Athens; Sister Mary Jacinta, OP, St. Catherine of Siena School, Kennesaw; Terry Collis, St. Thomas More School, Decatur; and Tricia […] Full Story
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Home-Schoolers Form ‘Vibrant’ Local Community
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 13, 2007Annette Hew discovered the world of home-schooling 16 years ago when she realized that the public school system could not meet the needs of her oldest son who had a severe learning disability. After a short time Hew discovered that home-schooling wasn’t just about learning at home. “It’s a way of life,” she explained. “Learning […] Full Story
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‘Golly Gee Kid’ Gives Back To God Through Music
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007Rich Dittus dreams of one day being a successful Catholic recording artist and is willing to do almost anything to make those dreams come true—except self-promotion. “I’ve just never been very good at that,” he says, with a shake of his head and a humble shrug of his shoulders. Dittus is 21. The graduate of […]
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Rosary Rally Will Offer Prayer For Sisters
Published September 13, 2007
The 36th annual Archdiocesan Rosary Rally will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue will be the principal celebrant. This year the Rosary Rally prayers will be offered for the living and deceased women Religious of the archdiocese, in keeping with the theme, “Mary, Mother of […] Full Story
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St. Jude’s To Host Workshops
Published September 13, 2007
Parish staff members from throughout the state of Georgia are invited to attend a day of workshops at St. Jude the Apostle Church on Thursday, Sept. 27. Admission to the workshops is free. Sponsored by a national religious publishing organization, the J.S. Paluch Company, workshops on a variety of topics will be offered for church […] Full Story
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Circus Arrives At St. Jude School
Published September 13, 2007
Circus of the Kids, a learning program used in schools across the United States that enhances learning with mastery of the circus arts, will be on center stage for several upcoming performances at St. Jude the Apostle School. Show times for this student-performed circus are Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20-21, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. […] Full Story
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Local Groups Set To Aid In Overseas Storm Recovery
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007Local advocates for the poor in hurricane-ravaged Central America and the Caribbean are gearing up for recovery efforts as the communities dig out from storm wreckage. The Missionaries of the Poor order hopes to provide safe housing for 1,000 families with sturdy but inexpensive homes. An international monastic order of brothers started by Father Richard […] Full Story
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Annual Appeal Poster Wins International Award
Published September 6, 2007
A poster promoting the 2007 archdiocesan Annual Appeal has been recognized with the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s Award for Excellence for materials in the category of Annual Appeal Poster. The poster, which is centered around the theme “We Are the Hands of Christ,” based on the prayer of St. Teresa of Avila, was designed by […] Full Story