Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• 2003 D’Youville Award Presented to St. Francis Table

  Published February 5, 2004

  A volunteer group from the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception was the recipient of the 2003 Marguerite d’Youville Award given each year by the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart to the individual or group that best exemplifies the charism of their founder. St. Francis Table is a soup kitchen run by a volunteer group […]

• Pro-Life Groups Asked To Protect ‘Holy Innocents’

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published January 29, 2004

  On the 31st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, Archbishop John F. Donoghue described the moral and legislative battle to ban abortion as part of a larger pro-life struggle in this country to ensure protection of all “holy innocents,” even the weakest and most forgotten. The annual Mass sponsored by the archdiocesan […]

• Teens Take Pro-Life Stance To State Capitol

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 29, 2004

  Armed with letters for their political leaders urging them to support pro-life legislation, teens from the archdiocese piled into the Georgia Legislative Office Building to make a difference. Meeting with their political representatives was part of events of “Rise Up for Life Georgia,” a program which began with a Mass, prayer vigil and pro-life speakers […] Full Story

• Marchers Walk The Talk Of Pro-Life

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published January 29, 2004

  Along with some 5,000 others on the silent one-mile walk from the Capitol to mourn the 43 million babies aborted since Jan. 22, 1973, Terry Gibbs walked. She held a sign that read, “I chose adoption. Thank you God for giving me the strength. I will always love you Matthew.” One of her four children […] Full Story

• CCHD Youth Contest Uses Art To Promote Awareness

  Published January 29, 2004

  Lamar Brown, an eighth-grade student at St. Peter Claver Regional School in Decatur, is the winner of the Regional Catholic Campaign for Human Development Multimedia Arts Contest. Lamar’s poem, “Poverty Stricken Child,” won first place. This honor entitles him to a blue ribbon certificate and $100 award. The poem will be entered in the national […]

• OLA School Celebrates Gift Of Catholic Education

  By SHARON BLACK, Special Contributor
  Published January 29, 2004

  Coming on the heels of Christmas and the celebration of the gift of the birth of Jesus, Catholic Schools Week is a time to celebrate the gift of a Catholic school education. This year’s theme, “A Faith-filled Future,” emphasizes one of the strongest reasons that parents send their children to Catholic schools. Knowing the strength […]

• St. Benedict’s Church Helps Numerous Charities Through Christmas Giving Tree Project

  Published January 29, 2004

  The Women’s Guild of St. Benedict Church in Duluth hosted another successful Christmas Giving Tree project during December. The Giving Tree is the Christmas tree in the church foyer that holds the paper ornaments indicating individual special needs for clients of a number of charities all over metro Atlanta. With the strong guidance of event […]

• Marriage Encounter Weekends Offered In February, March

  Published January 29, 2004

  Worldwide Marriage Encounter is offering retreats in the Atlanta Archdiocese on Feb. 20-22 and March 19-21. The retreat is for married couples with good marriages who want to enrich them. Marriage Encounter teaches a unique method of communication. Many find the weekend to be filled with romance and excitement. The retreat allows couples to really […] Full Story

• Lock-In Raises Awareness, Resolve Of Pro-Life Teens

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 29, 2004

  On the eve of the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal, hundreds of teenagers gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King with a mission. As they attended Mass and listened to pro-life speakers, the teens took the opportunity to show that they could make a difference in the fight to […] Full Story

• Sacred Music Concert To Be Given By Kelly Whittier

  Published January 22, 2004

  The second annual Dorothy Bunting Weiss Sacred Music Concert will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church featuring organist Kelly Plauché Whittier. A 2000 graduate of Emory University with a master of sacred music degree in organ performance, Whittier will be performing on the historic Catholic Church’s new Cassavant Freres […]

• Around The Archdiocese, Catholic Schools Celebrate Their Uniqueness

  By MARY ANN CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published January 22, 2004

  The air is noticeably swirling with excitement this week at Catholic schools around the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Excitement, pride and celebration abound, as students, teachers, parents and faculty prepare to celebrate the blessings of Catholic education during Catholic Schools Week, which is commemorated nationally the week of Jan. 25-31. This year’s theme for the 30th […] Full Story

• St. Pius Christmas Tournament Has Become A Classic

  Published January 22, 2004

  When it comes to traditional holiday entertainment, certain events come to mind—the Nutcracker, college bowl games, and now the St. Pius X Christmas Classic basketball tournament. The hugely popular tournament, sponsored by St. Pius X High School, brings together boys and girls basketball teams from Catholic high schools across the country for three days of […]

• ‘Camelot’ Highlights 20 Years Of Outreach Program

  Published January 22, 2004

  Friends of St. Martin de Porres, an outreach program of Holy Cross Catholic Church, has reached a milestone. This February the group will mark its 20th year of feeding the community by entertaining the community. The group will present “Camelot,” with performances on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, and on Friday through Sunday, Feb. 20-22. […] Full Story

• We Walk Hand In Hand: Catholic Community Challenged To Work For Justice

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published January 22, 2004

  Catholics crowded into the Shrine of Immaculate Conception on the bleak afternoon of Jan. 17 to celebrate the social justice legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and to examine anew whether they are heeding prayers for reconciliation and peace and putting them into action in their daily lives. The annual Catholic celebration, with the […] Full Story

• Jesuit Jubilarian Found His Destiny In Priesthood

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
  Published January 15, 2004

  In his genteel New Orleans accent, Jesuit Father Niel Jarreau has invited countless souls to step out of the daily routine to renew or deepen their relationship with Christ and realize their potential. His 60-year ministry as a Jesuit has largely centered around offering spiritual direction and leading retreats. From 1982-90 and from 2000 through […]

• Medical Conference On Terry Schiavo Case Planned

  Published January 15, 2004

  Saint Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta, in joint sponsorship with the Atlanta Guild of the Catholic Medical Association, is hosting a continuing medical education activity entitled “Nutritional Hydration: The Terry Schiavo Case.” The conference will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Saint Joseph’s Hospital Auditorium, and is open to physicians as well as clergy. […]

• Mercy Care Services Receives Federal Funds For Cancer Program

  Published January 15, 2004

  On World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, a check for $337,677 was presented to Saint Joseph’s Mercy Care Services by U.S. Rep. John Lewis. Mercy Care Services provides health care and social services to those in need in Atlanta—primarily the uninsured, the underinsured, people who are homeless, and new immigrants. The funds represent a portion of […]

• Audit Report For The Archdiocese Of Atlanta

  Published January 8, 2004

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta (“the Archdiocese”), which was established in 1956, encompasses 69 counties in northern Georgia. It consists of 75 parishes, 20 missions, and 21 elementary and secondary schools and serves a population of about 367,000 registered Catholics with 150 deacons and 166 archdiocesan priests. The Most Reverend John Francis Donoghue, installed as archbishop […]

• Rise Up For Life Georgia To Be Held Jan. 21, 22

  Published January 8, 2004

  On the 31st anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, pro-life supporters will have an opportunity to pray for those hurt by abortion and to speak to Congressional representatives about the legislation regarding abortion. The archdiocesan Pro-Life Office is sponsoring Rise Up For Life Georgia, which will include activities for […]

• St. Pius Hosts Jan. 31 Event For Catholic High Dads

  Published January 8, 2004

  The football season was intense. St. Pius beat Marist for the first time in 21 years. Marist went on to win the state championship. Blessed Trinity beat Our Lady of Mercy during Mercy’s homecoming game. And throughout the fall, fathers of each team cheered on their children’s teams, the friendly rivalry sometimes growing as intense […]