Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces 2017 spring grant awards

  Published September 21, 2017

  ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 38 grants totaling $146,000 for the 2017 competitive spring grant cycle. These grants will support the Catholic community through a variety of causes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The Catholic Foundation attracts, professionally manages, and invests gifts to support the current and long-term financial needs of parishes, schools, […]

• Blue Mass honors generosity, heroism of first responders

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published September 21, 2017

  ATLANTA—As Georgians prepared for the arrival of Tropical Storm Irma, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the annual Blue Mass Sept. 8 at the Cathedral of Christ the King to pray for those who help others in emergencies. Before the Mass began at the Peachtree Road cathedral, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department raised an American flag […] Full Story | En Español

• At Deo Gratias Mass, the Catholic Foundation marks 25 years of giving

  

  By CATHY WEAVER BISCAN, Special to the Bulletin
  Published September 21, 2017

  ATLANTA—“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good he has done for me?” This passage from the Book of Psalms appears in the brochure of the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, challenging Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta to ponder the tangible ways in which they can give back to […]

• Local Catholic high school seniors named National Merit semifinalists

  Published September 21, 2017

  ATLANTA—The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These high school seniors have an opportunity to earn financial scholarships as National Merit Scholars. The semifinalists attending Catholic schools in the archdiocese are: St. Pius X High School, Atlanta: Ethan P. Hennessey, Lauren M. […] Full Story

• National math award goes to Marist School faculty member

  Published September 21, 2017

  ATLANTA—Marist School mathematics teacher Rand Wise has received the Edyth May Sliffe Award for Distinguished Teaching in Middle School and High School for his work with the American Mathematics Competitions program, which is sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America. The Edyth May Sliffe Award is given annually to approximately 20 teachers in the United States. The […] Full Story

• Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital has new chaplain for pastoral care

  Published September 21, 2017

  ATLANTA—Father S. Patrick Scully has been appointed chaplain at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital and will serve as a member of the Pastoral Care Department. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory recently blessed Father Scully during a Mass of celebration at the hospital for staff, volunteers and visitors. Archbishop Gregory said, “For more than 135 years, Emory Saint […] Full Story

• ACCR Conference attendees to reflect upon Fatima anniversary

  Published September 21, 2017

  ATLANTA—The Atlanta Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference, to be held Oct. 13-14, will mark the 100th anniversary of the “Miracle of the Sun” of Fatima. The conference will be at the Atlanta Airport Renaissance Concourse Hotel, 1 Hartsfield Center Parkway in Atlanta. Hundreds of Catholics from the archdiocese as well as the Southeast will gather for […]

• Bishop Zarama travels to Raleigh with message of God’s love

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published September 7, 2017

  ATLANTA—In an interview before he left the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Bishop Luis R. Zarama smilingly acknowledged that every step forward in his priesthood—from pastor to vicar general to auxiliary bishop of Atlanta and now to bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina—has been “a surprise” and a significant new challenge. Each time “I never expected it and […]

• Georgia priests bid Bishop Zarama a fond farewell

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 7, 2017

  ATLANTA—Bishop Luis R. Zarama spoke from the pulpit of the Cathedral of Christ the King as he said farewell to the community of priests and faithful in the Archdiocese of Atlanta before leaving to become the bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina. “I’m leaving Atlanta but not my heart. I am leaving Atlanta and you are […] Full Story

• ‘Authentic shepherd’ built bridges within the Atlanta community

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published September 7, 2017

  ATLANTA—As Bishop Luis R. Zarama begins leading the Diocese of Raleigh, N.C., Hispanic clergy and other leaders of the Archdiocese of Atlanta praised his pastoral legacy as an authentic shepherd who shared God’s love with the people and built bridges of unity with the Latino community. A native of Pasto, Colombia, Bishop Zarama was ordained […] Full Story | En Español

• St. Joseph Maronite Church has new home in northern suburbs

  

  By ROBIN ISAF, Special to the Bulletin
  Published September 7, 2017

  ATLANTA—St. Joseph Maronite Church of Atlanta has a new location on Glenridge Drive in Sandy Springs. The growing parish celebrated the first Mass in its new parish home May 14. The move to the northern Atlanta suburbs marks a new chapter in the congregation’s history. The Maronite community, an Eastern rite Catholic Church in full […]

• Relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina to be displayed at Holy Spirit

  Published September 7, 2017

  ATLANTA—The relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, will tour several dioceses in the United States Sept. 16–Oct. 8. In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the relics will be displayed at Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Hours for public veneration will be 9 a.m.-6:50 p.m. […]

• Aquinas Center affiliates with Emory’s Candler School of Theology

  Published September 7, 2017

  ATLANTA—Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and the Aquinas Center of Theology are together strengthening opportunities on campus to engage the local Catholic community. The two academic entities entered into an affiliation agreement this summer. Leaders hope to boost the number of speakers addressing contemporary Catholic issues, as well as attract more Catholic students interested […] Full Story

• Father John Kieran celebrates golden jubilee of priesthood

  

  Published September 7, 2017

  ATLANTA—Father John Kieran celebrated multiple blessings this year as he reached his 50th anniversary of priesthood and his 80th birthday. At a jubilee Mass on Saturday, June 10, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, a congregation of many of his past parishioners, friends and family members from Ireland filled the church to remember and join […] Full Story

• Atlanta to host international stewardship conference

  Published September 7, 2017

  ATLANTA—The 55th annual conference of the International Catholic Stewardship Council will be Sept. 17-20 in Atlanta. Clergy, parish staff and lay leaders, as well as diocesan stewardship and development staff, are encouraged to attend. The conference theme is “Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response.” Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky, will deliver the […]

• Aquinas Center to hold special movie event

  Published September 7, 2017

  ATLANTA—The Aquinas Center at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology will offer a free viewing of “Babette’s Feast” as part of its Light in the Darkness Movie Series. The film will be shown Thursday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252, located at 1531 Dickey Drive in Atlanta. Pope […] Full Story

• Addressing national concerns, archbishop sends message to local Catholics

  Published August 24, 2017

  ATLANTA—Following a series of protests and racial violence in Virginia, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has conveyed a challenge for justice, civility and respect and delivered a personal message of encouragement to the Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. He spoke on these topics at a recent Mass at the Catholic Center at the University […]

• Georgia Tech punter forgoes final football season for seminary

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published August 24, 2017

  ATLANTA—Perseverance was Grant Aasen’s ally in recovering from a life-threatening injury, walking on to the Georgia Tech football team as a punter, and discerning the priesthood. Aasen, who graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in industrial engineering in May, gave up his final year of football eligibility for the seminary. He will enter Notre […] Full Story

• Ignatius House provides quiet reflection for those who seek it

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 24, 2017

  ATLANTA—Some 65 people marked the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola on July 31 by gathering for prayer and reflection at the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center. St. Ignatius founded the Society of Jesus, one of the largest communities of religious men in the Catholic Church. “If Ignatius was to invite us to anything, […] Full Story

• Annual Mass honors first responders

  Published August 24, 2017

  ATLANTA—The third annual Blue Mass of the Archdiocese of Atlanta will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be the celebrant of the Mass, which begins at 10 a.m. The Blue Mass is for all public safety officials and […] Full Story