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Atlanta Catholics praying for post-inauguration unity
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 5, 2021Post-inauguration, Catholics in the archdiocese are praying for unity and healing of divisions.
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Catholic Schools Week honorees exemplify faith, excellence and service
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 5, 2021The Office of Catholic Schools for the archdiocese named its 2020-21 honorees representing each school in celebration of Catholic Schools Week.
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New on-demand Bible study featured on The Quest Atlanta 1160 AM
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021A new Bible study podcast on the Book of Esther is being rolled out by The Quest Atlanta 1160 AM station, offering guidance for these trying times.
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Departing St. Pius X coach leaves legacy on and off the football field
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021After 20 years with the Golden Lions, Paul Standard will leave his position as head football coach of St. Pius X High School in Atlanta.
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Town hall addresses coronavirus’ impact on hunger
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2021A virtual town hall on hunger and justice, sponsored by Justice and Peace Ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, discussed global hunger and the impact of the coronavirus.
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Archdiocese announces consolidation of two southside Catholic schools
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published February 4, 2021Our Lady of Victory School in Tyrone and Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fayetteville will be consolidated into one PreK-12 Catholic school beginning in the 2022-23 school year.
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Change of heart, legislation needed to curb the ‘moral crisis’ of abortion, says archbishop
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 25, 2021The Archdiocese of Atlanta observed the annual Mass for the Unborn Friday, Jan. 22, on the 48th anniversary of legalized abortion. Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., said reversing the availability of abortion to defend life will require a change in legislation, but also a change of heart.
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Sister Norma Pimentel to share stories from border ministry in virtual conference
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2021A virtual conference on the human aspect of immigration in light of Catholic social teaching will be Thursday, Jan. 28 from 2-4 p.m. The guest speaker will be Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ.
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Marist campus minister reflects on radical discipleship
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2021As a campus minister at Marist School, Bernadette Naro said her focus is helping students grow into leaders and ensuring the culture is one of “radical hospitality … where everyone feels like they belong.”
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Georgia Catholic Conference observes opening days of unusual legislative session
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2021The Georgia Legislature started its session Monday, Jan. 11, ushering in debates over spending and voting laws. The Georgia Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of Georgia’s dioceses, eyes key issues as the session begins.
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Lenten ashes to be distributed by sprinkling
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 21, 2021For Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., asks priests to sprinkle ashes on the heads of penitents instead of tracing a cross on each person’s forehead.
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St. Catherine of Siena student shares winning MLK essay
By KATE SANTANA, First-place essay winner
Published January 21, 2021The 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay winner shares her thoughts on being “oaks of justice.”
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MLK poster, essay contest winners portray “oaks of justice”
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 21, 2021Poster drawings and eloquent essays by Catholic school students complement this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. This year’s theme was from Isaiah 61:3, “They will be called oaks of justice, the planting of the Lord to show his glory.”
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Catholic Extension calendars support poor mission dioceses
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 21, 2021Catholic Extension, a Papal Society that supports poor and remote Catholic communities throughout the United States, has provided fundraising calendars for more than 100 years.
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St. Pius X cruises to an easy win over Chamblee Charter
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published January 21, 2021After a 10-game winning streak was snapped, following a home-game loss to SW DeKalb High School, the St. Pius X High School girls basketball team achieved back-to-back home wins against Lithonia High School and Chamblee Charter High School.
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Sculpture display to continue through February 3 at Holy Spirit
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published January 21, 2021Organizers of the “Angels Unawares” sculpture display at Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta are hoping Catholics will invite members of the community at large to see the monument to migration.
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Then & NOW: A mom who teaches lessons at home and school
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published January 21, 2021Then & NOW is an occasional series appearing in The Georgia Bulletin. The series features people who were captured in a published newspaper photograph 10 or more years ago, along with updated news about them. Meet the Parnabys–mom and daughter–in this installment.
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Father Ezeonyido remembered as priest who ‘touched so many souls’
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published January 21, 2021Father John-Paul Ezeonyido, pastor of Christ our Hope Church in Lithonia, died Dec. 25 after a long illness. He served as chaplain to the Nigerian Igbo Catholic community for 17 years.
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Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on violence at nation’s Capitol
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 8, 2021Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., released a statement on Friday, Jan. 8 in the wake of this week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol building. In his message, he urges prayer for a peaceful transfer of power.
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Marist caps off perfect season with third state football championship
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published January 7, 2021Marist School is celebrating its 30-14 victory over Jefferson High School in the Class 4A state football championship, which took place at Georgia State University’s Center Parc Stadium on Dec. 29.