Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations announced

  

  Published November 28, 2019

  The feast in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday, Dec. 12, will be celebrated with Masses, Aztec dances, processions and prayers.

• Archdiocese taking part in census awareness campaign

  

  By MARK WOOLSEY, Special to the Bulletin
  Published November 28, 2019

  The 2020 census count doesn’t commence until next spring, but preliminary planning is underway as U.S. Census Bureau officials toil to establish working relationships with local and community groups to help ensure a comprehensive count. And the Archdiocese of Atlanta is figuring into that process in a prominent way.

• Thanksgiving blessings shared

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 28, 2019

  President Abraham Lincoln set the holiday of Thanksgiving on our civic calendar. He wrote how it was “fit and proper” the gifts of God “should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People.” The Georgia Bulletin asked a few people to share their gratitude.

• Overcoming obstacles in young adult ministry

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  This fall, the Office of Formation and Discipleship collaborated with The Georgia Bulletin on a survey for young adults in the Atlanta Archdiocese. Of the more than 700 young adults who participated, 83% attend Mass 3-5 times per month and nearly 65% are involved in parish life including and outside of young adult ministry.

• Cause for canonization continues for Augustus Tolton

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  The Tolton Ambassadors in Atlanta share the story of Father Augustus Tolton in various ways and raise awareness of his cause. A day of reflection was held Oct. 12 to teach about his life, his cause for canonization and six other candidates of color from the United States for sainthood.

• Fountain a success story of Reach for Excellence

  Published November 14, 2019

  Reach for Excellence is proud of the success of Brandon Fountain, who first entered the academic enrichment program in 2009. Reach for Excellence is a three-year, tuition-free program, hosted at Marist School for underserved middle school students.

• Fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign December 3

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  Some 100 churches, schools and nonprofits in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are participating in the fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign. The 24-hour appeal on Dec. 3 allows the faithful to support special needs in their backyards as the season of Advent begins.

• How to practice cybersafety this holiday season

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 14, 2019

  The Office of Information Technology for the Archdiocese of Atlanta provided tips and resources to help consumers stay safe and aware during the holiday season. These tips will not prevent all cybercrime but can help shoppers and online donors stay protected.

• Local Catholic schools pay tribute to veterans

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
  Published November 11, 2019

  Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta held special Veterans Day programs to honor men and women who have served the country.

• A celebration of seven decades of marriage

  

  Published October 31, 2019

  Fred and Virginia Hedges celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 22.

• Atlanta hosts Provincial Encuentro for Hispanic leaders

  

  By IMELDA RICHARD, Special to the Bulletin
  Published October 31, 2019

  The Atlanta Provincial Encuentro was Oct. 19 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. About 150 people representing the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Savannah, Raleigh, Charleston and Charlotte gathered for a day of work, fellowship and worship.

• Atlanta native Maureen Smith named communications director

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published October 31, 2019

  Maureen Smith recently joined the Archdiocese of Atlanta as the new director of communications. Born and raised in Atlanta, Smith brings a wealth of experience in journalism and communications.

• CLIP advocating for better collaboration between church leaders, laity

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 31, 2019

  Believers from 21 parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta have gathered for several months to raise the voices of laypeople in the church. The independent group is known as the Catholic Lay Interparish Partnership (CLIP).

• CTK community looking ahead to Hyland Center dedication

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 31, 2019

  The new $25 million Hyland Center is to be dedicated on Sunday, Nov. 24, the latest addition to the campus of the Cathedral of Christ the King.

• Lyke House celebrates founding priest and 20 years

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 31, 2019

  Song, dance and praise filled the Lyke House during the Dedication Mass to celebrate the building’s 20th anniversary and founder, Msgr. Edward B. Branch, on Sunday, Oct. 20.

• Sisters at forefront of National Vocation Awareness Week

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 31, 2019

  On Nov. 3-9, dioceses across the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week. During this time, dioceses lead the effort in parishes and schools to uphold and encourage the fostering of vocations among the faithful and to pray for those currently discerning a call to marriage, ordained ministry or consecrated life.

• Lyke House supporter Alan Pinado Sr. dies October 6

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 31, 2019

  Alan Pinado Sr., who helped to establish the Lyke House, died in his home Oct. 6 surrounded by friends and family. He was 87.

• Georgia justice, disability rights advocate named St. Thomas More Award recipients

  Published October 18, 2019

  ATLANTA—Judges, lawyers, law students and other legal professionals attended he St. Thomas More Society’s annual Red Mass Oct. 10 at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

• Local parish celebrates contributions of African American Catholics

  Published October 17, 2019

  In honor of National Black Catholic History Month, St. Paul of the Cross Church will special events and Masses throughout November.

• Parish, school fall festivals celebrate the season

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 17, 2019

  Parishes and schools in the Atlanta Archdiocese host fall festival celebrations throughout the season.