Atlanta
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As churches dig into Pastoral Plan, they are asked to prioritize, try new models
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 16, 2015ATLANTA—Leaders in the Archdiocese of Atlanta see the new Pastoral Plan as an opportunity to rethink how people are served in parishes, from how to pass on the Catholic faith to how to engage those who find themselves on the outside of the church looking in. With its 14 recommendations, leaders view the 5,000-word document […]
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Looking back at 1966 Atlanta Synod
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 16, 2015ATLANTA—The new Pastoral Plan of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is the first of its kind since 1966. A Lay Congress and Congress of Women Religious preceded the First Synod of the Archdiocese 49 years ago, which enacted a decree titled “The Church of Christ.” In the Synod decree, Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan outlined a pastoral […]
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Legislative session ends, approved bills await governor’s OK
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 16, 2015ATLANTA—The 40-day session of the Georgia General Assembly ended in the first week of April, and some of the legislative priorities of the Georgia Catholic Conference now await Gov. Nathan Deal’s signature. He can sign or veto bills in the 40 days following the close of the session. The top legislation passed that had been […]
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Peace practitioner Father McCarthy to lead workshop on ‘Gospel Nonviolence’
Published April 16, 2015
ATLANTA—Pax Christi will sponsor a one-day conference, “Gospel Nonviolence” on Saturday, May 2, at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 7171 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, in the ministry hall. The conference will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with coffee and refreshments offered at 8 a.m. Lunch is provided. Father Emmanuel Charles McCarthy, a priest of […]
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St. Stephen parishioner Dianne Aube will speak at May Magnificat
Published April 16, 2015
ATLANTA—Dianne Aube, a parishioner of St. Stephen the Martyr Church, in Lilburn, will be speaking of her faith journey at the May Magnificat, a prayer breakfast open to all women. The Magnificat will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta, which is just off […]
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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 […]
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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 […] Full Story
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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 […]
