Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Black History Event Calls For Mutual Respect

  Published February 24, 2005

  In an event that celebrated Black History Month, people from every race and nationality gathered at Sacred Heart Church to hear Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory give a message of empowerment and acceptance. The Mass, held Feb. 11, was originally a parish event, but became an archdiocesan function when the invited guest was named archbishop of […]

• Archbishop Asks Women Religious For Their Prayers

  Published February 17, 2005

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated his first Mass with the women Religious of the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 22, at St. Brigid Church in Alpharetta. Following is the text of his homily. My Dear Sisters in Christ, Over the years, first came the Adrian Dominicans, followed by the BVMs, the Religious Sisters of […]

• Two Sisters Of St. Joseph die; both taught in Georgia

  Published February 17, 2005

  Two Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet who served in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah died in late January in St. Louis, Mo. Sister Mary (William Joseph) Huey, CSJ Sister Mary Huey, CSJ, whose religious name was Sister William Joseph, died Jan. 28 at the Nazareth Living Center in St. Louis […]

• Holy Spirit Prep Hosts ‘Evening With Chesterton’

  Published February 17, 2005

  Dale Ahlquist, president of the American Chesterton Society, will present an introduction to the thought and words of G. K. Chesterton on Thursday, Feb. 24, at Holy Spirit Preparatory School, as part of the school’s lecture series. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the liberal arts building on the Upper School campus, which is […]

• Candidates, Catechumens Welcomed With Joy

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 17, 2005

  Valerie Calloway wanted the best for her only daughter, so she enrolled her in Catholic school. In fifth grade, her daughter expressed a desire to become Catholic, and Calloway encouraged her, knowing that there was “no serious religion” practiced in their family. Calloway has watched her daughter grow into a mother, and has witnessed firsthand […]

• Spring Hill College Offers Marriage Course At Atlanta Extension Site

  Published February 10, 2005

  Spring Hill College has announced that the course “Human Sexuality and Marriage” will be offered at its Atlanta extension site on six Saturdays beginning Feb. 26 and continuing on March 5 and 19 and April 2, 16 and 30. The course deals with the ethical dimensions of human sexual behavior and examines Christian marriage especially […]

• Women, Youth To Be Recognized By AACCW

  Published February 10, 2005

  Outstanding women and youth of the archdiocese will be honored on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the annual Recognition Day sponsored by the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. Mass in honor of the women and youth selected as outstanding by their individual parishes or missions will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of […]

• Students’ Work Honored For Seeking Solutions To Poverty

  Published February 10, 2005

  Catholic Social Services’ Parish and Community Ministry Program announced the award winners for the third annual Archdiocesan Catholic Campaign for Human Development Arts Contest for Catholic school students in grades seven to 12 with the theme: “Unlock Opportunities: End Poverty.” Students used posters, poems or multi-media designs to communicate their understanding of poverty and what […]

• Catholic Schools Aid Soldiers, Tsunami Survivors

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 10, 2005

  During national Catholic Schools Week, which was celebrated Jan. 30-Feb. 5, many of the schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta chose to focus on service to others and appreciation within their communities. Catholic Schools Week at St. Jude the Apostle School found students celebrating their many blessings, while reaching out to those serving the country […]

• Recognition Day Mass For Women, Youth

  Published February 9, 2005

  The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will celebrate the annual AACCW Recognition Day for outstanding women and youth on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, beginning at 10 a.m. Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue will be the principal celebrant of the Mass with the spiritual moderator […]

• Cathedral To Present Lenten Music Series On Fridays

  Published February 3, 2005

  Throughout the ages, the Fridays of Lent have been a special time of fasting and reflection. And throughout the ages musicians have created some of the most extraordinary music ever written for the various celebrations of Lent. This year, on the five Fridays of Lent, the Cathedral of Christ the King will present a new […]

• Archbishop Affirms Deacons’ Many Roles

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 3, 2005

  They are an essential part of the ministry of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and at a special Mass and reception in their honor, hundreds of permanent deacons were affirmed by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory for their many contributions. On Jan. 27, deacons who serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered at […]

• Faith-Based Groups Rally Around Proposed Amendment

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 3, 2005

  Less than a month into his role as the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory stood shoulder to shoulder at the state Capitol with Gov. Sonny Perdue and other advocates of an amendment that would allow faith-based organizations to apply for state funds. January 28 was a chilly day as […]

• Ignatius House Offers Lenten Prayer Exercises

  Published February 3, 2005

  The Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center is offering a weekly program of direction for daily prayer at home and individual consultation during the season of Lent to anyone interested in a special spiritual way to spend the Lenten season. The weeks of prayer will cover phases of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola along […]

• Mini-Series On Mass Part Of St. Anthony’s Parish Renewal

  Published February 3, 2005

  In 2003 and 2004, St. Anthony of Padua Church in the historic West End of Atlanta underwent a strategic planning process. Numerous meetings were held with community members, staff and parishioners to discern parish concerns. In part because of this undertaking, and in recognition of the Year of the Eucharist declared by Pope John Paul […]

• Teens Encouraged To Act On Pro-Life Convictions

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 27, 2005

  Dina Rowland was a junior at the University of Georgia in Athens when she had an abortion. A graduate of St. Pius X High School, she was a straight A student and cheerleader who came from a large and loving family. But when she became pregnant 19 years ago, the happy life she’d led threatened […]

• Actress Brings Life Of Dorothy Day To Local Churches

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published January 27, 2005

  The Open Door Community of Atlanta and the Seamless Garment Catholic Worker of Marietta invite the public to a performance of “Fool for Christ: A Story of Dorothy Day.” Actress Sarah Melici stars in this one-woman dramatization portraying the life of the founder of the Catholic Worker Movement. The performance begins at 7 p.m. on […]

• Young Adults Invited To ‘Spin Dating’ Dinner Dance

  Published January 27, 2005

  The archdiocesan Office of Young Adult Ministry is sponsoring Spin Dating, a singles mixer-dinner dance on Friday, Feb. 11, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Pavillion, 3880 Roswell Road. A cocktail hour will be held from 7-8 p.m. followed by a three-course mixer dinner from 8-10 p.m., where participants will sit at different […]

• ‘Holy Grounds’ Coffeehaus Opens In Lent

  Published January 27, 2005

  The Office of Young Adult Ministry (YAM) will sponsor Holy Grounds, the annual Lenten coffeehaus speaker series on Wednesdays, Feb. 16 and 23 and March 2, 9 and 16 at Marist School, 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road. Each night will begin with a 6:30 p.m. optional Mass in the Marist chapel, followed by fellowship and a […]

• Catholics Encouraged To Participate In Pro-Life Events

  Published January 20, 2005

  The archdiocesan Pro-Life Office encourages Catholics around the archdiocese to participate in the annual Mass for the Unborn followed by the Together for Life Memorial Service and Silent Walk this Friday, Jan. 21, to mark the 32nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision to legalize abortion. The actual anniversary of the Supreme […]