Atlanta
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Congress Offers ‘Revive!’ For Young Adults
Published May 18, 2006
Atlanta young adults will have an opportunity to deepen their faith as a diverse group of speakers present at “Revive!” the annual young adult track of the Eucharistic Congress, which will be held Friday, June 16, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center. The event, which is expected to draw 600-800 young adults […]
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Three Men To Be Ordained To Priesthood
Published May 18, 2006
On Saturday, May 27, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will ordain Rev. Mr. Yuen Caballejo, Rev. Mr. Rafael Carballo and Rev. Mr. Jose Luis Hernandez to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. All are invited to attend the ordination Mass, which will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. […]
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Village To Build Chapel
Published May 18, 2006
For over 130 years, many have looked to the Village of St. Joseph to help piece together their lives. Now clients of the “orphanage turned counseling center” will have greater access to spiritual direction and healing with the addition of a chapel on the center’s premises. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has given permission for a […]
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CTK Teacher Retires
Published May 18, 2006
Kay Guinn, a long-time teacher at Christ the King School, Atlanta, will be honored at a reception at the parish center at the Cathedral of Christ the King School on Tuesday, May 30, at 7 p.m. Guinn, who is retiring, has taught at the school for 25 years. Friends and former students and their families […]
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Annual AACCW Brunch To Be Held
Published May 18, 2006
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will host the members of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women for their annual “Pastors and Presidents” brunch at his residence. The brunch will be held on Wednesday, May 24, at 10 a.m. The AACCW celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, in the jubilee year of the Diocese of Atlanta.
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Going One-On-One With Marist Basketball Coach Ron Bell
By Michael Alexander, Staff Photographer (Photos and Interview)
Published May 11, 2006On the eve of a roast for Ron Bell, the head basketball coach for Marist School in Atlanta, who is vacating his coaching position after 31 years, The Georgia Bulletin (GB) spoke at length with him. Bell cited health reasons for stepping away from the relentless demands of serving as the head basketball coach; however, […]
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Priest Hits Atlanta’s Airwaves On Popular Radio Show
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published May 11, 2006It’s 6:30 a.m. on the Monday after Easter, and Father Ricardo Bailey is looking over the notes for his sermon one last time. His well-read Bible resting next to him on the table, he flips through his handwritten and typed notes, making last-minute changes. As a parochial vicar at Holy Spirit Church, he’s had a […]
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St. Peter Claver Inspires Men, Women To Serve God
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published May 11, 2006For 20 years the Knights and the Ladies Auxiliary of Peter Claver have served their parishes, communities and the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Knights and Ladies past and present gathered to celebrate this milestone anniversary. Dressed in their Claver finest—the women in all-white suits and dresses and the men […] Full Story
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Archdiocesan Festival Choir To Sing Schubert Mass
Published May 11, 2006
The Archdiocesan Festival Choir will perform Saturday, May 20, at 8 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 1350 Hearst Drive, NE. This is the fourth season for the choir, which is made up of over 70 members representing more than 30 parishes in the archdiocese. The choir will be performing Schubert’s “Mass in […]
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CTK Brownies Go To The State Capitol
Published May 4, 2006
On Monday March 6, members of Brownie Girl Scout Troop 317 from Christ the King School delivered 800 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to the Georgia State Capitol and surrounding legislative offices. Brownie Sydney Bloeme sold 800 boxes to Reece and Associates, a public affairs law firm. Wayne Reece requested that each member of the […] Full Story
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New Principal Chosen For Holy Redeemer School
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published May 4, 2006Holy Redeemer School in Alpharetta, a flourishing regional Catholic elementary school that opened in 1999, will receive a new principal July 1, Dr. Eric E. Westley. Succeeding the school’s founding principal Mary Reiling, Westley has been serving in administration at St. Bernard Academy in Nashville, Tenn., for the past two years. He has over 25 […] Full Story
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‘Walk By Faith’ To Send Help To Haiti
Published May 4, 2006
Our Lady of Lourdes Church is hosting the first “Walk by Faith” 3K Walkathon on May 20. The walkathon is being held to promote healthy lifestyles in the community and to raise funds for educating 150 children in the Atlanta church’s sister parish, Our Lady of Fatima, in Lafossett, Haiti. Haiti is arguably the poorest […]
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Marist Paper Wins Press Awards
Published May 4, 2006
Marist School’s newspaper, The Blue and Gold, and literary magazine, The Rapier, both won the Silver Crown Award at the Columbia Scholastic Press Awards Conference held in March. Publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. This was the first nomination and win for The Rapier. Crown […]
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‘Crazy Crawfish’ To Help New Orleans Church
Published May 4, 2006
Inspired to help a New Orleans church and school devastated by Hurricane Katrina, a group of Atlanta young adults will host the inaugural “Crazy Crawfish Boil Benefit” on Saturday, May 20, at 983 Canter Road, a private home near Lenox Mall, from 4-11 p.m. The event is described as a “great big New Orleans-style party […] Full Story
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Bursting At Seams, IHM Begins Work On New Church
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published May 4, 2006For a 48-year-old Atlanta parish with barely any meeting space on its property except for its parochial school, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church has served the parish and archdiocesan community remarkably well. It educates through an active social justice committee, gave birth to the vibrant, multicultural Cursillo retreat movement across North Georgia, has welcomed the […]
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Texan Named As New Superintendent Of Catholic Schools
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published April 27, 2006Diane Starkovich has been appointed as the new superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, coming to North Georgia from the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, where she has been serving as associate superintendent. A native of Minnesota, she will bring to the post over 27 years of experience in education, including nine […]
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Congress To Present Splendid Array Of Speakers
Published April 27, 2006
When the Eucharistic Congress is held this year on Saturday, June 17, this popular event will provide the usual stellar opportunity for Catholics to come together in community and hear the inspirational words of renowned speakers. The Congress, held each year on the weekend of the feast of Corpus Christi, has been attended in recent […]
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Outstanding Catechetical Ministries, Educators Honored
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published April 27, 2006On the Deck ministries, Our Lady of Mercy High School, St. Philip Benizi’s religious education program, the archdiocesan children and youth ministry director, and a Roswell Catholic family were honored at the National Catholic Educational Association convention April 19. At a breakfast sponsored by the Catholic publishing firm William H. Sadlier, Inc., during the 103rd […]
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Faith, Science Complement One Another, Speaker Says
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published April 27, 2006Religion teacher William Raddell called upon educators during the National Catholic Educational Association convention to address the relationship between science and religion effectively by presenting the two fields as complementary. Both reveal the glory of God and the dignity of mankind, he said. After all, he told those gathered, the world needs more Catholic scientists […]
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Proactive Program Helps Students Stay Chemical Free
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published April 27, 2006At a National Catholic Educational Association workshop, Jeff Ferguson challenged educators to acknowledge that every teenager faces pressure to consume alcohol and drugs, and to be proactive in supporting youth to make the right choice for their personal and physical growth and be completely “chemical free” throughout high school. Ferguson, the associate dean of students […] Full Story