Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Farewell Mass for departing archbishop April 28

  

  Published April 18, 2019

  ATLANTA—A farewell Mass for Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be held on Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at Marist School, 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road, NE, Atlanta. Mass will be in the Centennial Center in the Young Gymnasium. Everyone is encouraged to arrive early. An overflow room will be available. Messages of love, appreciation and […] Full Story

• Children of Abraham explores ‘truth and holiness’ of all world religions

  

  By MARK WOOLSEY, Special to the Bulletin
  Published April 18, 2019

  For 13 weeks ending April 10, 28 students took part in an innovative class at the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center called “The Children of Abraham”—so named because it was a thorough study of Christianity, Islam and the Jewish faiths, which all trace their origins to the biblical patriarch.

• Atlanta archbishop to lead Catholics in Washington, D.C.

  

  By ANDREW NELSON and SAMANTHA SMITH
  Published April 4, 2019

  WASHINGTON, D.C.–Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has been named as the new spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Washington. He will become the seventh archbishop of the nation’s capital and the first African-American in that position. The appointment by Pope Francis was made official on Thursday, April 4.  Archbishop Gregory was in Washington, D.C. to be […]

• High basketball scores raise funds during L’Arche Madness

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published April 4, 2019

  ATLANTA—On a sunny afternoon, fans and supporters gathered at Marist School for the first ever “L’Arche Madness,” a basketball tournament fundraiser supporting L’Arche Atlanta on March 23. For eight rounds, players shot baskets for three minutes in an effort to raise $15,000. Players included residents of the L’Arche Atlanta house, such as John Hudson, who […] Full Story

• Atlanta pilgrims prepare to walk with Jesus this Holy Week

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 3, 2019

  ATLANTA—Parishes and communities plan for Holy Week observances as Lent passes its halfway mark. From a trek up Stone Mountain to a ramble through the streets of Atlanta and a Passion play in a Gainesville park, believers can immerse themselves in different styles of the Way of the Cross. For years, Lorena Marceleno has portrayed […] Full Story | En Español

• St. Pius X outscores Marist in rival game

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
  Published April 3, 2019

  ATLANTA—The St. Pius X High School and Marist School girls’ soccer teams are quite familiar with each other. They have faced off in the last four state soccer championship matches. St. Pius X held the crown 2015-2017. Marist is the current defending state champion after defeating St. Pius 2-1 in 2018. In their last eight […] Full Story

• Georgia house passes fetal heartbeat bill; legal challenges to follow

  

  By JACOB COMELLO, Catholic News Service
  Published April 3, 2019

  WASHINGTON (CNS)—Georgia has just added itself to the list of states that aim to protect unborn life once a fetal heartbeat is detected. The Georgia House of Representatives March 29 passed H.B. 481, entitled the “Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act.” The House, which has remained under Republican control since 2010, got the bill […] Full Story

• Parishes to observe Safe Haven Sunday April 7

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published March 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—On April 7, the first Sunday of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Archdiocese of Atlanta and other dioceses will celebrate Safe Haven Sunday, a day of awareness to help parents and families learn more about the harmful effects of pornography. This day will be acknowledged during Masses and free resources will be available in […] Full Story

• Two teams link up for a season of wins, losses and life lessons

  

  Published March 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—As the 2018-2019 Catholic Metro League of Atlanta (CMLA) basketball season was about to get underway, two eighth-grade girls’ basketball teams, Christ the King and Our Lady of the Assumption, struggled to draw enough players for their final juncture as middle school ballers. Many of these female athletes had played against each other in multiple […] Full Story

• Archdiocese to welcome over 1,800 new Catholics at Easter

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—More than 1,800 people are expected to join the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta at the approaching Easter Vigil. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory welcomed them on their journey of faith at the annual Rite of Election on Sunday, March 10, at the Georgia World Congress Center. “Your presence brings more joy to us […] Full Story | En Español

• IHM community closes 60th anniversary year with day of service

  

  Published March 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and School ended a year-long celebration of their joint 60th anniversary with a day of service that brought more than a dozen charitable projects and over 400 volunteers of all ages onto the Briarcliff Road campus on Saturday, March 9. The day of service was the suggestion of Carmen Graciaa, […] Full Story | En Español

• Mass of Reparation April 10

  Published March 12, 2019

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III and Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, will celebrate a Mass of Reparation Wednesday, April 10 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. The Mass will be from 7–9 p.m. A reception will follow in Kenny Hall. The cathedral is located at 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, […] Full Story

• Parishes announce Lenten missions for spiritual renewal

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 8, 2019

  ATLANTA—It is one of the first signs of faith learned. Right hand to forehead, down to the lower middle of your chest, cross to the left shoulder, back to the right shoulder. Did you know, we’ve been making this sign of the cross since as early as the third century? That makes it a tradition […] Full Story

• Priest urges Catholics to reclaim baptismal rights to address crisis

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 7, 2019

  ATLANTA—For Teri Lewis, her faith forces her to confront the clerical sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. “Denial is not going to keep your faith,” she said. For college student Isabela Cardenas, her goal is to understand church structure and power that allowed cover ups. “Learning the facts is the first step,” she said. […] Full Story

• St. Jude the Apostle students design future cities

  

  Published February 26, 2019

  ATLANTA—Students at St. Jude School brought home a trophy from the 2019 Future City Georgia Regional contest. Future City is one of the nation’s leading engineering education programs and encourages middle school students in develop interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The team of sixth and seventh graders from St. Jude the Apostle […]

• Atlanta pilgrims recall World Youth Day experience

  

  Published February 25, 2019

  ATLANTA—Several youth groups and chaperones from the Archdiocese of Atlanta traveled to Panama City, Panama for the 2019 World Youth Day Jan. 22-27. Pilgrims from across the globe, ages 15-35, attend WYD for an encounter with the pope. The events are held every two to three years in different locales. Among the locals participating were […] Full Story

• Holy Spirit Prep repeats as GISA State Swim Champions

  Published February 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—The Holy Spirit Preparatory School varsity boys swim team successfully defended its 2018 state championship title by taking first place at the 2019 Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), Class AAA state swim meet held at Georgia Tech’s McAuley Aquatic Center, January 26. The team is coached by Star Brackin. This year’s win closely mirrored last […] Full Story

• Annual Appeal a reminder to act upon the love and grace of God

  

  Published February 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta conducts an annual campaign, as is the case in most dioceses in the United States, to help fund the work of its offices and ministries throughout north and central Georgia. The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal commenced in January and concludes in December. The appeal will include an in-pew pledge process held in […] Full Story

• Founders of two Atlanta area Catholic schools announce retirements

  Published February 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—Debra Orr, who started Notre Dame Academy, Duluth, and Deacon Bill Garrett, who helped Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School get off the ground, both will be leaving their positions. Orr, the head of school, will step down at the end of the school year as members of the first graduating class of Notre Dame […] Full Story

• Local Catholic student athletes sign on to play college sports

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—This year’s National Signing Day took place on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Catholics seniors in public, private and Catholic high schools joined other athletes around the country by making it official when they signed binding national letters of intent to play collegiate sports at the college or university of their choice. The list below includes area […] Full Story