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College students embrace Catholic Relief Services’ mission for justice
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
Published September 23, 2016ATLANTA—Nathalie Borgella has a passion for “taking care of the poor, the sick, the lowly.” The political science major at Spelman College, in Atlanta, is channeling her desire into a new service as a Catholic Relief Services student ambassador. It is important for her to serve people. She knows people outside the campus gates need […]
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St. Mother Teresa exhibit, relic to travel around archdiocese
Published September 23, 2016
ATLANTA—An exhibit of 75 full color panels depicting the life story of St. Mother Teresa of Kolkata will be available for viewing at a number of parishes around the Archdiocese of Atlanta, beginning this month. The vibrant panels, provided by the Missionaries of Charity, St. Teresa’s religious order, tell the saint’s story from birth, tell […] Full Story
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Synod spokesman looks at pope’s mercy theme with local priests, bishops
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff writer
Published September 23, 2016ATLANTA—Mercy, the cornerstone of Pope Francis’ ministry, was also the focus of an assembly of Catholic bishops and priests from Georgia and North and South Carolina hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta Aug. 22-24. Father Thomas Rosica, who served as the English language spokesperson for the most recent Synod of Bishops held at the Vatican, […] Full Story
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Life Chain: Prayers and a silent witness for life
Published September 23, 2016
ATLANTA—Life Chain is a prayer chain and silent public witness for life and against abortion. While Life Chain is held in October, which is Respect Life Month in the Catholic Church, the witness is a non-denominational event. In its 29th year, Life Chain is held throughout the United States and Canada on the first Sunday […] Full Story
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Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces 2016 spring grant awards
Published September 23, 2016
ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 40 grants totaling $140,000 for the 2016 spring grant cycle from the Community Services Fund, General Fund, Goizueta Fund, Nellie Dodd McAdams Fund, Conrads Family Education Fund, and the Archbishop Donoghue Fund for Life. Nancy Coveny, executive director, announced that these grants will support the Catholic community through […] Full Story
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Upcoming pilgrimage offers timely spiritual journey to Marian shrines
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff writer
Published September 23, 2016ATLANTA—A pilgrimage to the Marian shrines of Fatima and Lourdes and the opportunity to walk a portion of the ancient Camino de Santiago pilgrimage path in Spain is being offered by The Georgia Bulletin this coming April. The 11-day pilgrimage from April 18-28, 2017, which begins in Lisbon, Portugal, will occur during the year of […] Full Story
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‘Radical hospitality’ can help repair the world, speaker says
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 22, 2016ATLANTA—Faced with political mudslinging, online venom, and racial unrest in this country, an interfaith crowd of Jewish and Catholic faithful wrestled with how to heal divisions. In a room of more than 200 people, the ministry of Pope Francis was offered as a guidepost. Speakers quoted his vision of a “culture of encounter” and respect […] Full Story
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Bishop Talley named coadjutor bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published September 21, 2016ATLANTA—Pope Francis has appointed Bishop David P. Talley, auxiliary bishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese, to serve the people of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, as coadjutor bishop to Bishop Ronald P. Herzog, the bishop of that diocese. The appointment was announced Wednesday, Sept. 21. In a statement, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said that the pope […] Full Story | En Español
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At Blue Mass, archbishop prays trust will grow in divided communities
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2016ATLANTA—Two days before the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, worshipers prayed for peace and gave thanks for the sacrifices of first responders at the second annual Blue Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops also designated Sept. 9, the feast of St. Peter Claver, as […] Full Story
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School communities pray for peace on Friday, Sept. 9
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published September 9, 2016ATLANTA—The students of the Catholic schools located within the Archdiocese of Atlanta paused for a time of prayer on Friday, Sept. 9, at the request of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. At schools inside and beyond the metro Atlanta area they simultaneously prayed at 10 a.m., storming heaven with fervent pleas for peace in the world. […] Full Story
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Golfer breaks into PGA with parish, community support
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—Professional golfer Wesley Yates, parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Atlanta, returned to China Aug. 27 to play in the second half of a PGA Tour China event. It was a busy summer for Yates, a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy High School in Fayetteville and Florida A&M University. After six weeks […] Full Story
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New leaders at helm of Catholic schools for 2016-17
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—Several new administrators were welcomed to Catholic schools in the archdiocese as the 2016-17 school year began. New principals at archdiocesan elementary schools are Kellie DesOrmeaux at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Atlanta; Melissa Reder at St. Mary’s School in Rome; and Sister Mary Jacinta, a Nashville Dominican, at St. Catherine of Siena School […] Full Story
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Deadline for Catholic Foundation grant applications nears
Published September 1, 2016
ATLANTA—The next deadline of The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia’s General and Parish Enrichment Grants Programs is 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. To receive a current application, please email the Foundation at grants@cfnga.org. One application per organization or archdiocesan department may be submitted via email, fax or mail. For more information about the Catholic […] Full Story
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Hawthorne Dominicans to hold vocation weekend
Published September 1, 2016
ATLANTA—The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, who care for patients with incurable cancer at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta, will hold a vocation discernment weekend Sept. 23-25. The weekend is for women interested in learning more about religious life and the apostolate of the community. Rose Hawthorne, daughter of famed novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, […] Full Story
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Giving his time, retiree became part of SPX High School family
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—Tom Novack was once so unfamiliar with St. Pius X High School that he called a newspaper editor for directions though he lived only two miles away. But now, after some 24 years of volunteering on campus, he hates leaving the place. “We’ve been blessed far beyond what we do,” he said. “The greatest thing […] Full Story
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One candle at interfaith event symbolizes shared hope for peace
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—Believers from many faiths came together Monday, Aug. 29, to pray for peace in a summer discolored by violence on America’s streets, terrorist attacks in Europe, and violence around the globe. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory prayed alongside leaders of Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist and other Christian communities at “An Evening Prayer for Peace.” The leaders were […] Full Story
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Sisters spread joy of sainthood of Mother Teresa
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—An invitation is posted on the side door of the Gift of Grace House in Atlanta, the home provided by the Missionaries of Charity for indigent women with AIDS. The simple announcement invites all to local Masses to celebrate the Sept. 4 canonization of the congregation’s foundress, Blessed Teresa of Kolkata. The Gift of Grace […] Full Story
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St. Jude School foodie rewarded with trip to White House
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
Published September 1, 2016ATLANTA—St. Jude School fourth-grader Jackson Kelly sat down as an honored guest at the White House as part the fifth annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge to promote cooking and healthy eating among young people. Young chefs, ages 8-12, helped by a parent or guardian, were given the challenge to create an original, healthy, affordable and tasty lunch. Jackson, who is 9, was among … Continue reading St. Jude School foodie rewarded with trip to White House
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Women’s Scripture study to begin Sept. 29
Published September 1, 2016
ATLANTA—“Does your life have meaning?” asks Keri Allen, of Proclaim My Word ministry. This question is the title of her next Life Application Bible study on the Book of Ecclesiastes to be held at Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta, from Sept. 29 to Nov. 17. She said that the author of Ecclesiastes tells us that “All […] Full Story
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Marist School campus transformed after successful campaign
Published September 1, 2016
ATLANTA—Marist School has announced the conclusion of “The Way. The Hope. The Promise. The Campaign for Marist School,” a $35 million capital campaign. The campaign, which exceeded its goal by raising $37.2 million, has funded all of the projects of the first phase of the school’s campus master plan. Additionally, $3.9 million of the total […] Full Story
