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• Catholics remember 9/11 and look toward the future

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 16, 2021

  The Sept. 20, 2001 issue of The Georgia Bulletin covered the local response to the tragic events of September 11. Some of the Catholics interviewed then shared their experiences of that day and how their lives have changed over the last 20 years. 

• Legion of Mary marks centennial of evangelizing, prayer

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 3, 2021

  As the Legion of Mary celebrates 100 years of ministry, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III of Atlanta hopes the legion will continue to challenge the laity to step “out into the world of evangelization.” 

• Prison ministry encourages serving those ‘inside the walls’

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 2, 2021

  Meet Father Kevin Peek, the new coordinator for Prison and Hospital Ministries. Learn about future plans for prison ministry and how to get involved.

• Free access to Southeast Catechist Conference extended

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 1, 2021

  Access to this year’s Southeast Catechist Conference has been extended to Sept. 15. Learn how to register for the online presentations and resources.

• Marist School’s head football coach claims 400th win

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 30, 2021

  Coach Alan Chadwick, the longtime leader of the Marist War Eagles football team, achieved an extraordinary feat among high school coaches.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta launches stress management chatbot

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 25, 2021

  Sister Hope is a conversational chatbot launched by Catholic Charities Atlanta as a 24-hour mental health digital program. Users text their everyday feelings, needs and concerns and Sister Hope suggests tips and coping strategies.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta preparing to help Afghan refugees

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published August 21, 2021

  Catholic Charities Atlanta is preparing for the arrival of Afghan refugees after the Taliban takeover of the country. In an Aug. 20 statement, CCA encouraged Catholics to learn about ways to help refugee families.

• The Diocese of Atlanta: A 65th anniversary timeline

  

  Published August 10, 2021

  On July 2, 1956, the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta was split into two separate dioceses: Savannah and Atlanta. The historical timeline commemorates the 65th anniversary of the diocese highlighting its shepherds, ministries and remarkable growth.

• New CTK principal believes in ‘working toward a goal that’s bigger than ourselves’ 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 6, 2021

  Melissa Lowry was named the principal at Christ the King School in March. It is her second time leading a school. Lowry served as principal at a parochial elementary school in her native California.

• St. Pius X principal hopes to be a model for pursuit of dreams

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 6, 2021

  Dr. Edye Simpson starts the 2021-22 school year as principal of St. Pius X High School. During her 17 years at the school, she has learned how the goal of Catholic education is to build character alongside academic excellence and outstanding arts and sports programs.

• St. Pius X president strives to make education enjoyable

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 6, 2021

  John Favier was named the president of St. Pius X High School in Atlanta. Favier, who enjoys discussing nuances of Catholic thought and practice in the classroom, previously served as the school’s president in an interim capacity.

• Atlanta Catholic schools to open doors with new mask policy

  

  Published August 5, 2021

  Nearing a new school year, Superintendent Hal Plummer stated in a letter to parents the system is revising one position of the pandemic response. Students and staff will not be required to wear coverings at all times. Schools instead will follow a hybrid model. 

• Southeast Catechist Conference brings together sixteen dioceses

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published July 26, 2021

  This year’s virtual Southeast Catechist Conference, to take place Aug. 12-15, will bring together catechists from multiple dioceses. The theme for this year’s conference is, “Say the Word,” echoing the theme of the U.S. Catholic Bishops for Catechetical Sunday.

• St. Pius X High School alumni competed in Tokyo Olympics

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published July 20, 2021

  Two members of the Class of 2014 of St. Pius X High School will be competing in the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The Games will begin July 23.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta accepting Leadership Class applications

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
  Published July 18, 2021

  Catholic Charities Atlanta offers a Leadership Class to nurture the spiritual and professional growth of young adults into servant leaders. The nonprofit is currently accepting applications and nominations for its 2021-22 class.

• Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces spring grant awards

  Published July 18, 2021

  The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 25 grants totaling $110,000 for the 2021 competitive spring grant cycle. The foundation accepts grant applications and makes awards twice a year.

• Notre Dame’s anti-poverty research lab to work with Atlanta nonprofits

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published July 12, 2021

  The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame is launching a partnership in the Atlanta community to help organizations working with the poor to measure impact by using scientific evaluation methods.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta staffer aids refugees like himself

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 9, 2021

  When Lieu Nguyen of Catholic Charities Atlanta waits at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to greet flight-weary families who face uncertain futures, he knows in his heart those feelings. It was August 1982 when Nguyen and his young family arrived in Georgia from a refugee camp on the other side of the world.  

• Magnificat meal for women Aug. 21 at Holy Cross

  

  Published July 8, 2021

  Donna Brisse will be the guest speaker at the Magnificat gathering for women in August, as the ministry looks forward to meeting again in person for the first time since March 2020.

• Atlanta Hawks shared special edition jersey with Pope Francis

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published July 7, 2021

  The “greatest postseason run in Atlanta Hawks history” included MLK jerseys, with one blessed by Pope Francis himself.