Atlanta
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Cristo Rey boys’ team gives valiant effort against Holy Spirit Preparatory
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
Published December 20, 2018ATLANTA—Facing a team with a roster that includes at least 10 players six feet, two inches and above, an outsized and less skilled Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School team earned the respect of their opponents from Holy Spirit Preparatory School by their tenacity and effort. It was a crushing defeat for Cristo Rey at […] Full Story
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Blessed Trinity Titans retain state football championship title
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
Published December 20, 2018ATLANTA—Standing just outside the west end zone, the Blessed Trinity High School cheerleaders raised a 10-foot by 18-foot banner with white and gold letters outlined in black, bearing the pre-game charge, “Defend the Title.” Moments later the Roswell Catholic school’s team of 70 players ran through it, as they prepared for the Dec. 12 Class […]
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Catholics involved at home in the global work of CRS
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published December 20, 2018ATLANTA—The year 2018 marks a special milestone for Catholic Relief Services—its 75th anniversary. In 1943, the Catholic bishops of the United States established CRS to help war-torn Europe and its refugees recover. During World War II, CRS’ work focused on the resettlement of war refugees in Europe. The mission continues today, using the gospel of […]
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Atlanta nurse helping others while immigration status in limbo
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 20, 2018ATLANTA—Roxana Chicas’ goal is to help farm workers and others avoid illnesses from working in the grueling sun. People who make a living outside—from construction crews to farm workers—can suffer serious damage to kidneys and the brain from the extreme heat. Hispanic workers picking crops in Florida were surprised to see this native of El […]
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Holy Spirit hosts St. John Vianney relic tour
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 19, 2018ATLANTA—A stream of believers visited Holy Spirit Church on Dec. 7 and 8 to venerate a relic of St. John Vianney. The incorrupt heart of the patron saint of parish priests made a two-day stop at the Atlanta parish. The faithful came to pray before the relic of St. John Vianney, a French priest of […]
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Atlanta Catholic schools and ministries exceed fundraising goals with #iGiveCatholic
By Andrew Nelson, Staff Writer
Published December 7, 2018St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, earned national recognition for its success on #iGiveCatholic day, as part of a record-breaking fundraising blitz. Donors opened their wallets to give $585,347 to ministries in the Atlanta Archdiocese during the fundraising #iGiveCatholic campaign. On Tuesday, Nov. 27, 115 ministries in the Archdiocese of Atlanta participated in the online […]
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Holy Spirit Prep to host program on gender revolution
Published December 6, 2018
ATLANTA—Mary Rice Hasson, the Kate O’Beirne Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., will speak about the Catholic response to the gender revolution on Monday, Dec. 10 at Holy Spirit Preparatory School. The program will be from 6:30-8 p.m. at the school, located at 4449 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta. The gender […]
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Family, chaplain speak of Hawthorne Dominicans’ life-changing ‘oasis’
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 6, 2018ROSWELL—“A Bouquet of Loving Hearts” was the theme of the 62nd annual luncheon supporting Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, held at St. Peter Chanel Church on Oct. 20. The luncheon honored the Hawthorne Dominican Sisters who established the Atlanta home where they provide free care to terminally ill cancer patients. An estimated 350 guests […]
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Familiar rivals cross paths in state cross country and volleyball competition
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published December 6, 2018ATLANTA—St. Pius X High School volleyball, under the leadership of head coach John Frederick, won its second state championship. The first championship came in 2013. St. Pius advanced to the state finals with a 3-0 semifinal win over Cartersville High School. In the championship match St. Pius prevailed over defending state champions Marist 3-1 ( […] Full Story
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Archbishop Gregory updates Catholics on fall bishops’ assembly, abuse crisis
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
Published December 6, 2018ATLANTA—Many parishioners in churches across the Atlanta Archdiocese have recently met together for prayer and to share their concerns in an open or town hall format regarding the abuse crisis. Questions from these sessions have been sent from parishes to Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, who has answered them in a series of articles. Previous installments […]
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Central Night Shelter, parish-supported programs serve metro’s homeless
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2018ATLANTA—When Cathal Doyle and Jessie Bashor walked down the steps of the red brick Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to Central Avenue as newlyweds in 2011 more than a dozen men from the Central Night Shelter greeted them to wish the bride and groom well. The Atlanta shelter and the men who stay there had […]
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Our Lady of the Assumption School completes campus expansion project
Published December 6, 2018
ATLANTA—Students, teachers and parents are celebrating completion of an expansion and enhancement project at Our Lady of the Assumption School. The Atlanta school’s main entrance was moved to a more central location within a new building that serves as a focal point for the school. A new atrium shines with natural light and will serve […]
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Coach Standard becomes career leader in wins
Published December 6, 2018
ATLANTA—St. Pius X High School’s football coach, Paul Standard, surpassed the legendary George B. Maloof as the school’s career leader in wins with a 38-6 first-round state playoff win over Cedartown High School, Nov. 2. Standard, who played for Maloof from 1976-1979, is now 159-64 in his 18th year as the Golden Lions head coach. […]
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Catholic school basketball scores
Published December 5, 2018
ATLANTA—The basketball scores for Catholic school teams for Nov. 30-Dec. 1 follow: BOYS Blessed Trinity High School 70, Westminster Schools 73 (OT) Holy Spirit Preparatory 75, Creekside Christian 46 Monsignor Donovan High School 29, Loganville Christian Academy 66 Notre Dame Academy 43, The Paideia School 47 Our Lady of Mercy High […] Full Story
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Defending champs, Blessed Trinity, return to the state football finals
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published December 5, 2018ROSWELL—Blessed Trinity High School advanced to the Class AAAA state football championship for the second consecutive year after defeating Troup County High School of LaGrange 51-35. It was the second highest-scoring game of the season for Blessed Trinity. Running back Steele Chambers had 36 carries for 244 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver James Bryant […] Full Story
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Atlanta Catholics encouraged to participate in #GivingTuesday campaign
By Andrew Nelson, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2018Atlanta donors and others opened their wallets in the inaugural year of the #iGiveCatholic campaign in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, contributing $292,115 in a 24-hour span. Organizers this year hope to boost the giving to charities as believers contribute to parishes, schools, and ministries. The Atlanta Catholic community is being encouraged to participate in the […] Full Story
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Welcoming wives at diaconate formation classes magnifies impact
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 21, 2018ATLANTA—As her husband, Deacon Rick Medina, went through diaconate formation, Christy Medina also experienced a spiritual awakening and undertook her own journey of prayer, faith and study to become a chaplain and spiritual director. Earning a master’s degree, the mother of three now ministers as an Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital chaplain, inspired by her husband’s […] Full Story
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Formation of permanent deacons a time of discernment
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 21, 2018ATLANTA—From application to ordination the formation process for the permanent diaconate takes roughly six years. The application process alone for those interested in exploring serving as a deacon can take eight or nine months. After acceptance, the formation includes a year of aspirancy and four of candidacy, and involves classes, reflections and retreats. Atlanta’s permanent […]
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Melkite clergy of Southern region meet in Atlanta
Published November 21, 2018
The annual retreat and protopresbyteral meeting of Melkite clergy from the southern region took place Monday, Nov. 5 to Wednesday, Nov. 7, at St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church, Atlanta. Some of the topics discussed included: A Byzantine perspective on what a priest is, the church as a sacrament versus institution, ordained priesthood, narcissistic clericalism, […]
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Celebrating deacons: Servants drawn to the ministry of Charity and Word
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 21, 2018ATLANTA—This year marks the 50th anniversary of the renewal of the permanent diaconate in the United States. The bishops of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) voted to affirm the diaconate as noted in several Council documents to complete the sacramental character of the Church. In 1968, bishops in the U.S. were given permission to renew […]
