Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• ‘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 […] Full Story

• 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. […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• Youth Plan Events As Part Of MLK Celebration

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published January 8, 2004

  Published: January 8, 2004 ATLANTA—Catholic youth and young adults will hold a celebration Sunday, Jan. 18, to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and help carry his dream of a just society to new generations. The celebration is part of a weekend of remembrance that begins Saturday, Jan. 17, with a 2 p.m. Mass at […] Full Story

• Full Compliance And Commendation Result From Gavin Group Audit Of Archdiocese Of Atlanta

  Published January 8, 2004

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta is in full compliance, according to an audit by The Gavin Group, a national organization charged with evaluating the progress of Catholic dioceses across the nation in following the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People adopted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in June 2002. In […] Full Story

• Natural Family Planning Offered In January

  Published January 1, 2004

  The Natural Family Planning course using the Sympto-Thermal Method is being offered in January. Pre-registration is required. NFP is unique in that it enables its users to work with the body rather than against it. Fertility is viewed as a reality to live, not a problem to be solved. For more information about NFP, call […] Full Story

• Nigerian Catholic Community To Honor Blessed Tansi With Mass And Celebration On Jan. 11

  Published January 1, 2004

  In honor of Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi, the Nigerian Catholic Community of Atlanta will celebrate a Mass followed by a reception at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. Blessed Tansi was born of humble parentage in Aguleri, Anambra State, Nigeria, in 1903. He grew up to become a […] Full Story

• OLA Hosts Stewardship Program On Human Life, Dignity

  Published January 1, 2004

  The Our Lady of the Assumption Stewardship Commission is sponsoring a program on Catholic social teaching on the life and dignity of the human person entitled “De Ultimis: The Stewardship of Our Final Days” in January and February. The free program, which is open to the public, will be held in the Our Lady of […] Full Story

• Our Lady Of Mercy Hosts Notre Dame Chorale

  Published January 1, 2004

  The Notre Dame Club of Atlanta and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School Chorus will present an evening of Christmas carols, a cappella motets and selections from Handel’s Messiah, performed by the University of Notre Dame Chorale on Thursday, Jan. 8. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy […] Full Story