Atlanta
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Archbishop ordains 10 new deacons to serve
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 8, 2018ATLANTA—As he ordained the ten as permanent deacons of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory encouraged the men to share “stories about life as it should be.” Archbishop Gregory celebrated the Mass of ordination to the permanent diaconate Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. The ceremony marked […] Full Story | En Español
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New permanent deacons of the Archdiocese of Atlanta class of 2018
Published February 8, 2018
ATLANTA—The ten new permanent deacons, ordained on Feb. 3 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, are: Deacon Jaime Agudelo Age: 51 Date and place of birth: March 11, 1966, in Colombia, South America. Family: He and his wife, Ana, have been married for more than 10 years. They have one son, Steven, two daughters, […] Full Story
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Schools take time to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week
Published February 8, 2018
ATLANTA—Sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association, National Catholic Schools week is celebrated each year in dioceses around the United States. This year’s observance, held from Jan. 27 to Feb. 3, was commemorated in the Archdiocese of Atlanta with special Masses, activities and the archdiocesan spelling bee. The theme of National Catholic Schools Week this […]
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Archbishop Gregory, Sister Helen Prejean to speak at death penalty forum
Published February 8, 2018
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will join community and faith leaders and special guest Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, on Thursday, Feb. 15, for a panel discussion on the death penalty in America. The event will be from 6-9 p.m. at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, 805 Mount Vernon Highway, Atlanta. The free forum will be followed by […] Full Story
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With the support of the community, Cristo Rey Atlanta dedicates new place to learn
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 8, 2018ATLANTA—Students, parents, benefactors and civic dignitaries celebrated the dedication of the new Cristo Rey Jesuit Atlanta High school building on Jan. 30. Dancing cheerleaders sporting large hair ribbons and confetti and streamers streaking through the air added to the excitement, as students and staff danced to hip-hop and Spanish music piped over the sound system. […]
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New bishop called ‘great asset’ by friends, colleagues
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff writer
Published February 8, 2018ATLANTA—Marist priests serving in Atlanta gathered for a day of recollection at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers Feb. 6, the day after one of their own was appointed the new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Bishop-designate Joel M. Konzen, SM, was to join his fellow Society of Mary priests at […] Full Story | En Español
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Annual Appeal kicks off for 2018, calls for support of the work of the church
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published January 25, 2018ATLANTA—Consider these: the ministries of Peace and Justice, Respect Life, Disabilities, Child and Youth Protection; the religious education and preschool programs; the ministries on campuses, in marriage and family life, prisons and jails, hospitals, religious education and with youth and young adults; the helpful assistance and leadership of Catholic Charities Atlanta; the education and guidance […] Full Story
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Order of Malta to have anointing Mass Feb. 10
Published January 25, 2018
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate the anointing Mass of the Order of Malta, Atlanta chapter, on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta. The Mass is open to all, but most especially to those who are sick and their caregivers. Assistance will be provided for those with difficulty walking. Holy […] Full Story
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Georgia Bulletin pilgrimage to explore sacred sites of England, Scotland
Published January 25, 2018
ATLANTA—Father Tim Hepburn, director of vocations for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will lead a pilgrimage to the sacred sites of England and Scotland Oct. 26-Nov. 5. The Georgia Bulletin is sponsoring this coming fall 2018 pilgrimage. Reservations are now being accepted. The itinerary for the 11-day pilgrimage features a number of historic and interesting Catholic […] Full Story
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King Center honors Catholic school students for art promoting love
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 25, 2018ATLANTA—Two Catholic school students were recognized Jan. 9 at The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Atlanta, for their artwork depicting the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tinsley Lutz, from St. Thomas More School, Decatur, and Grant Crunk, from St. Jude the Apostle School, Sandy Springs, created colorful art that will be […] Full Story
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Beatitudes ‘an icon of hope,’ says archbishop at annual MLK Mass
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 25, 2018ATLANTA—Scores of believers gathered Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Shrine of Immaculate Conception to celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With spirituals and prayers recited in 10 languages, the congregation reflected on the life of the Atlanta native, commemorating the 50 years since he was fatally shot in Memphis, Tennessee. The […]
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Young adults assemble to act on Dr. King’s message
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 25, 2018ATLANTA—Some two dozen 20- and 30-something Catholics shared a meal and honored the memory of the civil rights icon, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with an act of service. The Sunday, Jan. 14, gathering at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Atlanta, was the first event in a weeklong celebration of the civil rights leader, […] Full Story
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Ministers affirm commitment at annual Mass for the Unborn
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 25, 2018ATLANTA—The arrival of Tony Maturo’s daughter at 2 pounds, 13 ounces, with six weeks spent in the neonatal intensive care unit, inspired his work and affection for the Respect Life ministry. “After the previous two miscarriages—and the circumstances in which our daughter was born—I witnessed firsthand and fully understood that life is both a miracle […] Full Story | En Español
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Athletic director Mark Kelly retires, leaves ‘legacy of excellence’ at St. Pius X
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published January 25, 2018ATLANTA—A fixture at St. Pius X High School in Atlanta, athletic director Mark Kelly retired Dec. 31 after more than four decades of service. “He has brought an intense love of St. Pius and everything Catholic,” said principal Steve Spellman. “He’s going to be hard to replace. It’s his life.” Although the school has been […] Full Story
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Msgr. Donald Kiernan, longtime priest and dedicated public servant, dies at 93
Published January 12, 2018
ATLANTA—Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan, longtime priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and dedicated public servant, died Tuesday, Jan. 9. He was 93. He was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, on Dec. 28, 1924, the son of Thomas F. and Lena V. (Doherty) Kiernan. He attended Coyle High School, Taunton, and Providence College, Providence, Rhode Island. In […] Full Story
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Geneva Tigue will speak at the February Magnificat
Published January 11, 2018
ATLANTA—All women are invited to come to the first Magnificat meal of 2018, which will be held on Saturday morning, Feb. 17. Worship leader and speaker Geneva Tigue will share her faith story. The Magnificat is held at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether with a friend or on their […] Full Story
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Archbishop to celebrate Mass for the Unborn Jan. 22
Published January 11, 2018
ATLANTA—The 29th annual Mass for the Unborn will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 22, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate the Mass, which is to begin at 10 a.m. The Mass will be followed by Stand for Life, a roadside witness sponsored by the […] Full Story
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St. Vincent de Paul Georgia supports Clark’s Christmas Kids
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 11, 2018ATLANTA—Despite an unusual blast of snow during prime shopping days, Clark’s Christmas Kids gift drive fulfilled the Christmas wishes of thousands of children living in foster care. Snowfall on Friday, Dec. 8, set back the gift-buying tradition. But with a boost in online giving and volunteer shoppers stepping in, the more than 27,000 gift requests […] Full Story
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Parishes, schools earn grant money to be more energy efficient
Published December 21, 2017
ATLANTA—Georgia Interfaith Power and Light (GIPL), a faith-based nonprofit, recently awarded nine parishes and schools a total of $34,253 to upgrade facilities to improve energy usage. The grants come out of a study to reduce the carbon footprint of Catholic institutions and a collaboration between GIPL and the Atlanta Archdiocese. The effort found that schools […] Full Story
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Nativity scene gets Georgia Statehouse ready for Christmas
Published December 21, 2017
ATLANTA—Legionaries Father Matthew Kaderabek, chaplain of the Lower School at Pinecrest Academy, participated in the fourth annual dedication of the Nativity at the Georgia State Capitol, on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The event was sponsored by the Georgia Nativity Scene Committee. Ann Witt, chairman of the committee and Pinecrest alumni parent, invited Father Kaderabek to offer […]
