Atlanta
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‘Repairing the World’ offers evening of perspectives, friendship
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 2, 2017ATLANTA—More than 180 people gathered for an evening of discussion and forging new friendships Oct. 28 in celebration of the 52nd anniversary of “Nostra Aetate.” “Repairing the World: Understanding Our Shared Responsibility,” hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the American Jewish Committee Atlanta Regional Office, was held at The Temple in midtown Atlanta. Representatives […] Full Story | En Español
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Serrans to honor sisters with appreciation event
Published November 2, 2017
ATLANTA—The Serra Club of Atlanta will have its annual sisters’ appreciation event on Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Drive, in Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. A registration and social will follow Mass. A catered dinner in honor of the sisters serving in […] Full Story
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New bishop celebrates Mass at VA Hospital
By Michael Alexander, Staff Photographer
Published October 20, 2017ATLANTA–Bishop Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III made his first visit to the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, where he celebrated Mass in the chapel to a capacity crowd. The liturgy took place on Oct. 2, the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels. During the bishop’s homily he asked the congregants if they had a name […]
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Cathedral to offer music of Tavener for All Souls Mass
Published October 19, 2017
ATLANTA—The Cathedral of Christ the King will have Mass for the Feast of All Souls on Thursday, Nov. 2. The Mass, featuring the chants of the Requiem Mass and the music of Sir John Tavener, will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Cathedral is located at 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. Msgr. Francis McNamee, cathedral rector, […] Full Story
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Marist School president elected vicar general of Society of Mary
Published October 19, 2017
ATLANTA—Marist School in Atlanta has announced that Marist Father John Harhager, who has served as the school’s president for the past 10 years, has been elected vicar general of the Society of Mary, the religious congregation of priests and brothers that has owned and operated the school since 1901. In accepting his new role, which […]
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Magnificat speaker Nov. 11 will tell of God’s ‘lesson plans’
Published October 19, 2017
ATLANTA—The speaker for the November Magnificat meal will be Diane Bates, of Grapevine, Texas, who will relate how she has been led by God’s “lesson plans” from an intense career in research chemistry to a dependence on daily grace for the challenges of serving her family and in ministry. The Magnificat meal will be held […]
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‘Repairing the World’ honors Nostra Aetate anniversary
Published October 19, 2017
ATLANTA—Oct. 28, marks the 52nd anniversary of “Nostra Aetate,” the Second Vatican Council document that transformed the Catholic Church’s approach to Judaism after centuries of troubled relations. To commemorate the anniversary, the American Jewish Committee Atlanta Regional Office and the Archdiocese of Atlanta will host a community event, “Repairing the World: Understanding Our Shared Responsibility,” […] Full Story
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Lawyer returns to Catholic Charities Atlanta to lead immigration legal services
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2017ATLANTA—Amy Fairchild Haer was a newly minted lawyer when she found herself handling cases based on obscure sections of the country’s complex immigration laws. “I was doing whatever walked in the door,” she said. That turned out to be doing a lot of talking with natives of Central America who had fled violence. Some were […]
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St. Pio of Pietrelcina relics tour makes stop at Holy Spirit
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2017ATLANTA—A half dozen relics of the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina drew crowds of believers to Holy Spirit Church in Atlanta Oct. 3 for veneration and prayer. The relics, brought from Italy to the United States, made the only stop in the southeast U.S. as part of a national tour sponsored by the Saint Pio […]
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Red Mass proffers time to pray for ‘servants of justice and mercy’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2017ATLANTA—Judges, attorneys and others who administer justice came together Thursday, Oct. 12, for the annual Red Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Atlanta. Wearing red scarves over their black judicial robes, some 50 judges led the procession into the landmark church, followed by several deacons and priests, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III […]
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Parish energy audits identify areas of attention
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2017ATLANTA—An energy audit of a dozen area parishes and schools has resulted in a map that could help parishes redirect money from energy bills to mission projects. The audits identified some $600,000 in total costs in implementing the recommendations, with forecast savings of $900,000 over a decade. The pilot project between the Archdiocese of Atlanta […] Full Story
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Reformation Day events set
Published October 19, 2017
ATLANTA—In October 2016, Pope Francis and leaders of the Lutheran World Federation launched a year of activities to mark the 500th anniversary in 2017 of Martin Luther’s efforts to reform the church. The pope encouraged Catholics to commemorate the event by focusing on concrete ways to strengthen doctrinal agreements reached by Catholic and Lutheran theologians. […] Full Story
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Green Mass reflects on ‘grandeur and goodness’ of God’s creation
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2017ATLANTA—Worshipers gathering at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Oct. 4, prayed for the strength to teach others to share and care for God’s creation. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, joined by scientists, environmental stewards and college students, celebrated the second annual Green Mass at the […] Full Story
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Atlanta Catholics open hearts to stranded Puerto Ricans
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
Published October 6, 2017ATLANTA—Several residents of Puerto Rico stranded in Atlanta found haven with the Catholic community after Hurricane Maria devastated their island home. Many groups and individuals helped the seven travelers during their extra-week stay in Atlanta. They returned to the wrecked island on Thursday, Sept. 28. The three priests and four lay people were in Atlanta […]
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Enduring, esteemed Georgia Bulletin editor retires
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 5, 2017ATLANTA—Gretchen Keiser retired on Sept. 30 as editor of The Georgia Bulletin, having served under five archbishops for nearly four decades as a pillar of the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s communications. Keiser feels privileged to have devoted her career to the Catholic press. “The sense that this was a gift to me has never really left,” […] Full Story
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International stewardship speakers examine faith practices of millennials
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 5, 2017ATLANTA—With two youngsters in tow to Sunday Mass, things can get forgotten, like cash, which Ryan Johnson admitted he rarely carries. He’d love the option to use his mobile phone to donate to a cause at the parish on the spur of the moment. “We like cashless, paperless, checkless,” said Johnson, a millennial Catholic. The […]
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Archbishop Gregory invites all to Share the Journey gathering
Published October 5, 2017
ATLANTA—Local Catholics are being encouraged to join in the Share the Journey initiative espoused by Pope Francis, which kicked off Sept. 27. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has invited the local Catholic community to join him and leaders of other faiths in welcoming migrants and refugees who have settled in the Atlanta area as part of […] Full Story
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Nichole Golden named as new editor
Published October 5, 2017
ATLANTA—Nichole Golden is the new editor of The Georgia Bulletin. The appointment, effective Oct. 1, was announced by Mary Anne Castranio, executive editor of the newspaper. Golden succeeds Gretchen Keiser, who retired at the end of September. Castranio said, “Nichole’s work as an accomplished reporter and storyteller has been invaluable, as well as her willingness […] Full Story
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St. Anthony of Padua Church to host social justice forum
Published October 5, 2017
ATLANTA—St. Anthony of Padua Church will have its first social justice forum Sunday, Oct. 22, at 10:15 a.m., following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. The church is located at 928 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., SW, in Atlanta. The Sybil M. Robinson Social Justice Forum will feature the program, “When the Innocent are Imprisoned.” Guest speakers will […] Full Story
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Youth in Mission scholarships available
Published October 5, 2017
ATLANTA—Do you or anyone you know plan to travel on a mission trip in 2018? Youth in Mission helps eligible middle school, high school and college students who want to serve on mission trips, but lack the funds to get there. Last year, Youth in Mission awarded 35 scholarships to local youth for their 2017 […]
