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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

• Lawyer returns to Catholic Charities Atlanta to lead immigration legal services

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 19, 2017

  ATLANTA—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 […] Full Story | En Español

• St. Pio of Pietrelcina relics tour makes stop at Holy Spirit

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 19, 2017

  ATLANTA—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 […]

• Red Mass proffers time to pray for ‘servants of justice and mercy’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 19, 2017

  ATLANTA—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 […]

• Parish energy audits identify areas of attention

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 19, 2017

  ATLANTA—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

• 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

• Green Mass reflects on ‘grandeur and goodness’ of God’s creation

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 19, 2017

  ATLANTA—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 […]

• Atlanta Catholics open hearts to stranded Puerto Ricans

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
  Published October 6, 2017

  ATLANTA—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 […]

• Enduring, esteemed Georgia Bulletin editor retires

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published October 5, 2017

  ATLANTA—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,” […]

• International stewardship speakers examine faith practices of millennials

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 5, 2017

  ATLANTA—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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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, […] Full Story

• 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 […]

• 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 […]