Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• The Silver Rose moves through Georgia, inspires devotion to Mary

  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Knights of Columbus of Georgia participated in the 2016 Silver Rose Run, an international tour of the silver rose and Our Lady of Guadalupe icon, symbols of the culture of life. The Silver Rose was transferred into Georgia from South Carolina at a Mass on May 29 at the Cathedral of St. John the […]

• Msgr. Frank Giusta, archdiocesan pastor and hospital chaplain, died June 13

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—Msgr. Frank J. Giusta’s ministry took him from a classroom in Atlanta’s former St. Joseph High School to a parish church on the border of El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico. A priest for 52 years, he served people with a focus on life’s practical needs. When hungry people showed up at his church door, […]

• More scholarships needed so young Christians stay in Holy Land, Franciscan says

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published June 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Franciscans have faced a host of challenges in the Holy Land as custodians of Christian shrines ever since St. Francis of Assisi traveled there in the 1200s during the Crusades and established a rapport with the ruling sultan. But in their sandals-on-the-ground view, today’s challenge is monumental with eternal relevance: to reverse the plummeting […]

• Deacons celebrate jubilee year in life-changing encounters in Rome

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—Five deacons from the Atlanta Archdiocese responded to a papal invitation to deacons worldwide to make a Holy Year of Mercy pilgrimage to Rome May 27-29. The five, who serve in parishes in Hartwell, Norcross, Atlanta and Marietta, participated in a conference for deacons and attended Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. […]

• Two Hearts honored in all-night vigil June 3-4

  Published June 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—There was great attendance by hundreds of lay faithful at a special all-night vigil held at Christ the King Cathedral June 3-4, sponsored by the Alliance of the Two Hearts—Georgia chapter. The vigil was held on the solemnity of the Sacred Heart and the feast of the Immaculate Heart, which coincided with the first Friday […]

• Marist School has history of Habitat firsts

  Published June 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—Marist students began working on Habitat for Humanity houses in 1985 and three years later established the Marist School Habitat chapter, the first high school Habitat for Humanity chapter in the world. In 2001, Marist created the first Women Build chapter. Two years later, the women completed their first home for a family. To date, […]

• Catholic school teams, players set records on road to state titles

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff photographer
  Published June 10, 2016

  ATLANTA—Archdiocesan and independent Catholic high schools captured state championships this spring in golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Here is a school-by-school breakdown of the state champions. Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell  The girls lacrosse team won its first state championship in school history. The team trailed Marietta’s Kell High School 13-8 with […]

• Episcopal Bishop Wright to speak at Our Lady of Lourdes

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
  Published June 10, 2016

  ATLANTA—Our Lady of Lourdes Church has organized a second annual lecture series on justice to honor its heritage of the Sinsinawa Dominican religious community. Episcopal Bishop Robert C. Wright is the special guest to talk to the Catholic community at the downtown Atlanta parish on Wednesday, June 22. All are welcome to attend. The theme […]

• Two new transitional deacons heard call to priesthood in college

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
  Published June 9, 2016

  ATLANTA—Two transitional deacons were added to the ranks of clergy in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, as the men continue their spiritual journey toward ordination as priests. Rev. Mr. Brian McNavish and Rev. Mr. Bradley Starr will proclaim and preach the Gospel, visit the sick, and celebrate baptisms and marriages, while they continue in pastoral work […]

• Top academic honorees named at Catholic high schools

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 26, 2016

  ATLANTA—Honors are awarded as graduation ceremonies for the seven Catholic high schools within the Atlanta Archdiocese, including independent and archdiocesan Catholic schools, take place at the end of May. The students honored at these schools as valedictorians and salutatorians of the Class of 2016 are listed.   Blessed Trinity High School Leann Kopp was the […]

• Archbishop announces new priest assignments, pastors

  Published May 26, 2016

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignments, effective July 1, unless otherwise noted. Interim administrator Father John M. Murphy, pastor of Holy Trinity Church, Peachtree City, and Vicar for Clergy, has also been assigned as interim administrator of St. Gabriel Church, Fayetteville, effective May 4 through June 30. Administrators Father Desmond Drummer […]

• Persevering Pius student reaches goals by overcoming adversity

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published May 26, 2016

  ATLANTA—The high school years of Mary “Frannie” Geeslin, graduating May 21 from St. Pius X High School in Atlanta, have been marked by perseverance. The July before her freshman year Geeslin received the diagnosis of a brain tumor. She was determined to have a traditional high school experience. “I kind of just acted like a […]