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Guitars as guides: St. Pius X program shapes student musicians
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 9, 2020The award-winning guitar program of St. Pius X High School has been around for 20 years. Guitar instructor, Brion Kennedy, knows of only a handful of similar programs. His goal is to be a guide as students deepen their talents, giving them freedom to teach their peers and develop as musicians and leaders.
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Prayer and painting go hand in hand for icon artists
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 26, 2019Every painting session at Emmanuel Studio begins in prayer. Austere faces of holy women and men hanging on the walls surround the artists.
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Father Timothy Ryan, a priest with varied career, dies December 13
Published December 26, 2019
Father Timothy Ryan, a retired priest of the Diocese of Savannah, died peacefully in Roswell, on Dec. 13. He was 81.
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#iGiveCatholic supported nearly 100 archdiocesan ministries
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 26, 2019Some 3,100 donors contributed more than $680,000 to 94 Archdiocese of Atlanta ministries during the #iGiveCatholic campaign on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
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Melkite Church blesses icons, those who serve
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published December 23, 2019In the tradition of Orthodox Christianity, icons are said to be written because making them is not a form of art but more a form of prayer, with God guiding the hand of the iconographer.
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Remember the 2019 BT Titans for claiming third consecutive championship
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published December 18, 2019Much effort and hard work from the Blessed Trinity High School Titans culminated with a 17-14 victory over Oconee County, Dec. 14, on “Pete” Petit Field at Georgia State University Stadium. It’s the Titans’ third consecutive Class AAAA state football championship.
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Pope Francis Children’s Home and School project moves forward
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published December 12, 2019With support from the Catholic community in Atlanta, construction for the Pope Francis Children’s Home and School in Ghana is underway. Michael Barry, founder of the home and former parishioner of St. Philip Benizi Church, Jonesboro, traveled to the west African nation Oct. 21-29 for a ribbon cutting.
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Faith, support and encouragement found in Stephen Ministry
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 12, 2019Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Stephen Ministry is a not-for-profit Christian organization that equips and empowers lay caregivers to provide high quality, confidential and Christ-centered care.
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Deacon Thomas Metzger, of St. Anna Church, dies November 21
Published December 12, 2019
Deacon Thomas J. Metzger died unexpectedly at his home on Nov. 21, at the age of 67.
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Catholic Charities Atlanta connects donors with families in need
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 12, 2019Christmas Connections, also known as Adopt-A-Family is sponsored by Catholic Charities Atlanta and links parishioners with families in need.
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Buechner Blood Drive marks a decade
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published December 12, 2019Holy Cross Church held its 10th annual Bob Buechner Blood Drive Saturday, Dec. 7. The initial visionary for the drive and its coordinator is Mark Kelly, but numerous volunteers and American Red Cross staff pitch in to make it happen.
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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.
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Archdiocese taking part in census awareness campaign
By MARK WOOLSEY, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 28, 2019The 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.
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Thanksgiving blessings shared
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 28, 2019President 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.
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Overcoming obstacles in young adult ministry
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019This 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.
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Cause for canonization continues for Augustus Tolton
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019The 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.
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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.
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Fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign December 3
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019Some 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.
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How to practice cybersafety this holiday season
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019The 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.
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Local Catholic schools pay tribute to veterans
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published November 11, 2019Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta held special Veterans Day programs to honor men and women who have served the country.
