Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Evening for Life event to provide needed support for Pregnancy Aid Clinic

  Published August 18, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Pregnancy Aid Clinic, the only counseling and pregnancy support agency in Georgia that promotes the sanctity of human life as recognized in the teachings of the Catholic Church, invites the community to the Sept. 18 Evening for Life banquet at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Located in Hapeville, Roswell and mobile clinics in the […] Full Story

• High school approves as longtime trainer, coach wed

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Newlyweds Sara and Gary Schmitt understand that both marriage and competitive sports take a good deal of teamwork. Gary Schmitt is known as “Schmitty” at St. Pius X High School in Atlanta, where he has served as athletic trainer for 14 years. His bride is head coach of the girls soccer team, an assistant for […] Full Story

• Century-old skylight reborn with icons of Christ, evangelists

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—David Adams has designed windows to heighten the beauty of church sanctuaries since the 1970s. But a just completed project at St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church tested his skill and nerves. “It was daunting … but a joy also,” Adams said. It was a first for him to create a Byzantine icon—an imposing depiction […] Full Story

• Local pilgrims see ‘miles of youth,’ greet pope

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Atlanta area pilgrims joined millions of young Catholics from across the globe visiting Poland for World Youth Day events July 25-31. More than 10 parishes and groups from the Archdiocese of Atlanta journeyed to the native land of St. Pope John Paul II for the meeting of young people with bishops, catechists and Pope Francis […] Full Story

• Iconic Atlanta tavern blessed before reopening

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Amid the massive dust-covered wooden bar and workers in hardhats and an uncooperative air conditioner, Manuel’s Tavern was blessed. Scores of people, including employees and longtime supporters, crowded into the Poncey-Highland neighborhood pub on July 25 with its floor still protected by paper. Brian Maloof, who now runs the tavern begun by his late father, […] Full Story

• Catholic, Jewish communities to sponsor event on tolerance

  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta, together with the American Jewish Committee Atlanta, will hold a special evening on Thursday, Sept. 8, entitled “Repairing the World: Our Responsibility for Tolerance.” The discussion will be held at The Temple in midtown Atlanta, 1589 Peachtree St., NE. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and a reception will begin at […]

• Dedicated teacher Bill Clarke reaches out to the senior community

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Bill Clarke isn’t ashamed of the term “senior citizen.” He’s empowered by it. And he’s passionate about helping Catholic leaders realize the significant contributions he and his fellow seniors can make to the church if given the opportunity. The first time Clarke tried to retire, he was 55. After the third attempt, he realized he […] Full Story

• Interfaith prayer service to be held Aug. 29

  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will join members of the Jewish and Muslim communities, as well as other Christian denominations, for an evening prayer service Aug. 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Marist School. Those gathered will remember in prayer the people who have been martyred for their faith. The discussion will focus on how […] Full Story

• ‘Catholics Come Home’ television series with a local flair to air on EWTN

  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—The second season of the “Catholics Come Home” television series will premiere on Eternal Word Television Network on Sunday, Sept. 4, at 9 p.m. The episodes in this season, which will air every Sunday for the following 12 weeks, feature scenes filmed locally at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Woodstock, and St. Peter Chanel Church, […] Full Story

• Our Lady of Lourdes to host Evening Prayer for St. Dominic Aug. 8

  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Our Lady of Lourdes Church will host an Evening Prayer for St. Dominic, as part of the 800th jubilee celebration of the Dominican Order, part of a yearlong series honoring the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans). All are welcome to attend this event, which is free. The event is co-sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes […] Full Story

• Atlanta pilgrims to World Youth Day sent forth with Mass, prayer

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published July 22, 2016

  ATLANTA—The 2016 World Youth Day Pilgrims Mass, held Wednesday, July 13, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, was a time of prayer and fellowship for young people preparing to make the journey to Krakow, Poland. Representatives of more than 10 parishes and groups attended the evening Mass, organized by the Young Adult […] Full Story

• Donations needed to fill empty shelves at St. Vincent de Paul food pantries

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published July 20, 2016

  ATLANTA—With just a few weeks left in the summer season, the food pantries of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia are running low on non-perishable items for families in need. Area food banks often have shortages during the summer. Many children of the clients served by SVdP Georgia participate in free and reduced […] Full Story

• Archbishop Gregory asks for outpouring of prayer

  

  Published July 9, 2016

  ATLANTA—An ecumenical prayer service for the nation took place Sunday, July 10, at 4 p.m. at Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, where Dr. Gil Watson is senior pastor. Msgr. Francis McNamee, rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, took part on behalf of the Catholic community. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory […]

• New Georgia priests hail from around the world

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—The ordination of four new priests for the Archdiocese of Atlanta is a time for rejoicing in an “abundant harvest,” said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. At the rite of ordination June 25 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, Archbishop Gregory said the newly ordained are gifts in response to the prayers of […] Full Story

• With dental drills, Mercy Care clinic extends healing, compassion

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—Outside the doors of the Mercy Care clinic, within view of the towers of downtown, patients wait, hoping to get a coveted walk-in slot in the dental clinic. For those who work at the clinic on Decatur Street, their work goes beyond pulling teeth and filling cavities. It is about lifting people up whom others […] Full Story

• In support of the Eucharistic Congress, noted art historian to speak

  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—Elizabeth Lev, an American-born art historian who resides in Rome and is a Catholic commentator on the church, will be a featured speaker at a special archdiocesan fundraiser for the annual Eucharistic Congress. The evening, including dinner and cocktails, includes a presentation by Lev called “The Eucharist, Mercy in Art.” It will be held on […] Full Story

• Deacon Wayne Smith, engineer, carpenter and sometime Santa, dies at 73

  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—Deacon Wayne D. Smith, of Atlanta, died on June 10. He was 73. Born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, he proudly served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vietnam and then in the National Guard before embarking on a career in civil engineering. He worked on such notable projects as the underground rail system at […] Full Story

• Linda Gillespie Delgross to speak at August Magnificat for women

  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—The speaker for the August Magnificat meal has a quotation on suffering taped next to her desk to remind her of who she is called to be. “Never say to God, ‘Enough.’ Simply say, ‘I am ready.’” Putting her whole energy into life—whatever comes—is the nature of Linda Gillespie Delgross, whether it concerns the everyday […] Full Story

• Diocesan IT professionals discuss new trends, network

  

  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—Diocesan information technology professionals from the U.S. and Canada came to Atlanta for the Diocesan Information Systems Conference. Some 14 archdioceses, 34 dioceses and nearly 30 vendors participated in the event, organized to encourage workers to learn about new trends in the specialty and build networks and brainstorm ideas to best serve information technology for […] Full Story

• St. Pius X alum on 2016 U.S. Olympic swim team

  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—St. Pius X High School alumnus Gunnar Bentz, class of 2014, has been named to the U.S. Olympic Swim Team for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Bentz claimed a spot on the 4×200-meter freestyle relay team when he finished fifth in the 200-meter freestyle event during the recent Olympic team […] Full Story