Atlanta
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Lakewood Heights bank repurposed as SVdP family support center
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 2, 2015ATLANTA—Setting down roots in a new neighborhood, the St. Vincent de Paul Society is initiating a novel approach to serve the community in southeast Atlanta. The new venture allows them to serve as a hub of community development, partnering with educational nonprofits and neighborhood associations, in addition to offering services to people in need. With […] Full Story
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Renewal of sacramental life, priestly ministry celebrated in Chrism Mass
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 2, 2015ATLANTA—Throughout the coming year in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the oils blessed at the annual Chrism Mass will be used as a balm to help those in need of renewal and as signs of sacramental graces. During the March 31 Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory blessed the oils […]
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Josephite superior general marks anniversaries in Atlanta
Published April 2, 2015
ATLANTA—Father William L. Norvel, the Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart superior general, was in Atlanta to commemorate three different family celebrations of 25, 50 and 75 years. Father Norvel was observing the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination as a Josephite, his sister Paulette and her husband Marion Lewis were celebrating their […]
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Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering set for April 28
Published April 2, 2015
ATLANTA—The next Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. All are invited to attend to pray for all Christians, especially those in troubled places. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, will co-officiate at the event with His Eminence Alexios, Greek […]
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Priests celebrate jubilees in 2015
Published April 2, 2015
The following priests serving in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were honored at the Chrism Mass March 31 as they celebrate jubilees of ordination in 2015. 25TH ANNIVERSARY Father Paul A. Flood Father Paul A. Flood was born in Dublin, Ireland, on Feb. 23, 1958. He attended seminary at St. Gabriel’s Retreat, The Graan, Enniskillen, County […]
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Pope’s magnetic message of mercy can lead to new evangelization, says Vatican analyst
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published March 20, 2015ATLANTA—Pope Francis has an approval rating that most politicians would envy and is known for his humility. But John Allen Jr., reporter and editor for The Boston Globe who has covered the Vatican for decades, said every move by Pope Francis, though genuine, is also designed to show the world a new face of the […]
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Hospital team helps child transplant families
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published March 20, 2015ATLANTA—The Cantrell family is grateful for the expertise of physicians and staff at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. U.S. News & World Report ranks the hospital fourth in the nation for pediatric heart care and heart surgeries. The comprehensive care provided at Children’s includes assistance from a child life specialist. Mary Duncan, who is Grace Cantrell’s […]
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Three designated Eagle Scouts from IHM troop
Published March 20, 2015
ATLANTA—Luke Palmer, Kevin Gage and Joe Fiorenza received their Eagle Scout Awards at a Court of Honor ceremony on Feb. 28 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Scout Troop 550, which is based at IHM Church, celebrated the three new Eagle Scouts with a ceremony and blessing at Mass. The three Scouts earned the top […]
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Archives seeks D’Youville Academy memorabilia
Published March 20, 2015
SMYRNA—Calling all D’Youville Academy graduates! The archdiocesan Office of Archives and Records is looking for photos, yearbooks and other items or information relating to D’Youville Academy. The school for young ladies was located in Chamblee in what was known as the Fischer Mansion. Open from 1960-69, the academy was run by the Grey Nuns of the […]
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IHM School given funds for digital microscopes
Published March 20, 2015
ATLANTA—Clipper Petroleum Foundation and Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance have awarded Immaculate Heart of Mary School grants to purchase SmartMicroScopes. SmartMicroScopes are handheld digital microscopes that allow students to place the lens directly on the item to be explored in its natural, multi-dimensional state. Students can take still images and video recordings of specimens, including time-lapse […]
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St. Pius X has five National Merit finalists
Published March 20, 2015
ATLANTA—Five students at St. Pius X High School were named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition for 2015. St. Pius X has had at least three National Merit Scholarship finalists in 14 of the previous 15 years and has had 80 National Merit finalists since 2000. The five finalists from St. Pius X are […]
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St. Pius’ Asia Durr receives state, national honors
Published March 20, 2015
ATLANTA—For the second consecutive year, St. Pius X High School senior guard Asia Durr has been named the Gatorade Georgia Girls Basketball Player of the Year. The award recognizes outstanding athletic excellence, high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the court. As Georgia’s best high school basketball player, Durr is […]
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Pastoral plan undergoing final touches; April release set
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published March 19, 2015ATLANTA—Shortly after Easter, people of the archdiocese will see how their priorities for the local church over the next five years shake out. The pastoral plan of the Atlanta Archdiocese will be made public the weekend of April 19. The priorities were winnowed out by votes parishioners cast at 10 regional deanery meetings in 2014 […]
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Chapter closes for legendary Catholic bookstore at Ignatius House
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 19, 2015ATLANTA—Trinity Bookstore for more than three decades has supplied spiritual books for seekers, first Communion gifts for youngsters and crosses for struggling believers to clutch. The independent store at Ignatius Retreat House in May will close. Lisa Randolph, the shop’s longtime owner, has struggled as anyone with an Internet connection can receive orders delivered to […]
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Mass marks ‘faith of Patrick’ planted by Irish wherever they settled
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published March 19, 2015ATLANTA—Clad in primarily green attire, worshippers filled the pews of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta to remember the “Apostle of Ireland” on the feast day of St. Patrick, March 17. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was celebrant of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass sponsored by the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta. While […] Full Story
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Bills on religious freedom, human trafficking, autism, make Crossover Day
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
Published March 18, 2015ATLANTA—The Catholic bishops of Georgia are supporting the contentious proposed religious freedom bill under consideration by the Legislature. But Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Savannah Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., said in a statement they “oppose any support or implementation of (a religious freedom law) in a way that will discriminate against any […]
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March dates set for St. Patrick Mass, parade, Father O’Reilly remembrance
Published March 6, 2015
ATLANTA—The annual St. Patrick’s Day Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 17, at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be the principal celebrant, with Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama as a concelebrant. The Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, with its chaplain, Father John Kieran, is sponsoring […]
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New Catholics-to-be take steps on fervent journey to a deeper faith
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 5, 2015ATLANTA—Nearly 2,000 men, women and teens at the annual Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion took a step closer in their faith journey to the Catholic Church, which they will enter later this spring during the church’s holiest days. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, wearing purple vestments and holding a shepherd’s staff, in a […]
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20th annual Eucharistic Congress set for June 5-6
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 5, 2015COLLEGE PARK—Thousands of Catholics are expected to attend the 20th annual Eucharistic Congress, drawing people together for worship, prayer and education. Centered on the theme of “I will be with you always,” the congress, held annually on the feast of Corpus Christi, brings a diversity of people and cultures together in celebrating their common faith, […]
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3 Catholic schools receive $1.63 million in grants from Goizueta Foundation
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 5, 2015ATLANTA—Three Catholic schools are to receive a total of $1.63 million from The Goizueta Foundation to focus attention in the classroom on creativity and the sciences. Marist School and Notre Dame Academy received separate grants from the private foundation to launch a STEAM-focused curriculum. Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School received money for its math […]
