Atlanta
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Dominican priest to lead three parish missions in Lent
Published February 5, 2015
ATLANTA—Father Emmerich Vogt, a priest of the Holy Name Province of the Dominican order, will lead three Lenten parish missions in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The first mission program on spiritual healing will be at St. Brigid Church, 3400 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, Feb. 23-26. Morning and evening conferences will be available to accommodate […]
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Outstanding employees recognized at annual Archbishop’s Education Banquet
Published February 5, 2015
ATLANTA—National Catholic Schools Week, the annual celebration of Catholic education in the U.S., ended Jan. 31, a day on which employees of Catholic schools in the Atlanta area gathered for their annual banquet and recognition event with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. The national theme for this year’s observance was “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge […]
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Donors to Grace Scholars double in 2015
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2015ATLANTA—Grace Scholars doubled its support as more than 2,000 people and businesses applied for the Georgia education tax credit on its behalf. Staff members at the Chancery on Jan. 1 entered 2,116 application forms into the Georgia Tax Center website. Due to high demand, the private school tax credit limit for 2015 was reached in […]
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At local Catholic schools, religion, arts to blend with new science standards
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2015ATLANTA—If you’re the parent of a school-aged child, you are likely familiar with the acronym STEM—curricula that focus on science, technology, engineering and math. In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, there’s a new initiative driving the revision of science standards and instructional practices in the classrooms of elementary Catholic schools. “We call this STREAM,” said Rebecca […] Full Story
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Prejean to retire as Black Catholic Ministry director
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published January 22, 2015ATLANTA—After nearly 15 years heading up the Office for Black Catholic Ministry, Charles Prejean is retiring. The 73-year-old Lafayette, Louisiana, native will be spending more time with his wife of 50 years, Carmen, their three children and their five grandchildren. Prejean plans to remain in the area where he attends Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Atlanta. […]
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Leap of faith needed for diverse Catholics to embrace one another, Father Drummer says
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2015ATLANTA—A bridge-builder at the parish level and the retiring director of the Office for Black Catholic Ministry were both recognized at the annual archdiocesan Mass for the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The annual Mass, celebrated Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta, honored the work of […]
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Magnificat invites women to Feb. 21 gathering
Published January 22, 2015
ATLANTA—At the next Magnificat gathering for women, Dianne Aube, a parishioner of St. Stephen the Martyr Church, in Lilburn, will be speaking of her faith journey. The Magnificat meal will be held on Saturday morning, Feb. 21, at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. All women are invited to attend […]
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Georgia Catholic, Jewish congregations to jointly mark jubilee of renewed dialogue
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published January 22, 2015ATLANTA—This year the Archdiocese of Atlanta and American Jewish Committee (AJC) Atlanta Regional Office together will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council document “Nostra Aetate,” which transformed the church’s approach to Judaism after centuries of troubled relations and birthed a new era of partnership. They are inviting neighboring Catholic and Jewish congregations […]
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2014 Catholic Charities Atlanta Leadership Class graduates
Published January 22, 2015
ATLANTA—The 44 Catholic men and women of the 2014 Catholic Charities Atlanta Leadership Class graduated in a ceremony Jan. 15 at the Georgian Club. As the leadership program marks its fourth year, its success continues to grow as young faithful Catholic leaders look for opportunities to learn servant leadership and incorporate their faith in the […]
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Atlanta Jewish Film Festival to begin Jan. 28
Published January 22, 2015
ATLANTA—The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival opens Wednesday, Jan. 28, for 23 days of films and a celebration of the arts. The 15th annual festival showcases 65 films from 26 countries, from Sweden to Uruguay, across a diversity of genres, from romance to adventure. The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival began in 2000 by the Atlanta Regional […]
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Bible study for women on Mark’s Gospel
Published January 22, 2015
ATLANTA—Keri Allen will be presenting “His Passion for You,” a life application Bible study on the Gospel of Mark for all women in the archdiocese from Feb. 12 through April 9 at Holy Spirit Church. “Mark’s Gospel helps you persevere in your faith and stand firm for the truth even during difficult times,” Allen said. […] Full Story
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Jesuit historian to speak at Emory
Published January 22, 2015
ATLANTA—The Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University is hosting a Jesuit historian to discuss Vatican Council II and how it is shaping Pope Francis’s approach to church issues. Jesuit Father John O’Malley, of Georgetown University, will speak on campus. His talk is titled “Vatican II, the Synod, and the Church’s Pastoral Ministry.” The Second […] Full Story
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Pregnancy Aid Clinic Gala Feb. 19
By GIGI MEYERS, Special to the Bulletin
Published January 22, 2015ATLANTA—In an effort to expand its reach to women in metro Atlanta who do not have access to pregnancy care, the Pregnancy Aid Clinic now has a mobile unit. The traveling clinic, which first took to the road in January 2014, is a refurbished RV that not only provides free pregnancy testing and ultrasound exams […] Full Story
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St. Pius X to host 24th annual Dads’ Morning of Recollection
Published January 22, 2015
ATLANTA—St. Pius X High School will host the “Dads’ Morning of Recollection” on Saturday, Jan. 31. It is the 24th year for the event that celebrates a shared Catholic faith and commitment to fatherhood. The day is open to all past, present and future St. Pius X alumni, fathers, grandfathers and friends. Men of all ages […]
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Year of Consecrated Life invites all to explore, make ‘courageous’ decisions
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special to the Bulletin
Published January 9, 2015ATLANTA—Consecrated women and men whose sole aim is to dedicate their lives seeking freedom in Christ and embodying his perfect love are the focus of the Year of Consecrated Life, proclaimed by Pope Francis at the end of 2014, at a crucial time in humanity’s history. Many people within and outside the church are familiar […]
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What are the types of consecrated life?
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special to the Bulletin
Published January 9, 2015Eremetic life Hermits profess the three evangelical counsels publicly but separate themselves from the world in solitude, penance and intense prayer as means for the salvation of the world and in praise of God. “It is a particular call to find in the desert, in the thick of spiritual battle, the glory of the Crucified […]
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Pro-life events to memorialize the day abortion was legalized
Published January 8, 2015
ATLANTA—Catholics in Atlanta will remember the day the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion with prayer at the Cathedral of Christ the King, on Peachtree Road, and a silent protest. On Jan. 22, 1973, the country’s highest court issued its Roe v. Wade decision. Since then to 2011, some 53 million pregnancies have ended with abortions. […]
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Martin Luther King Weekend Celebration set for Jan. 15-18
Published January 8, 2015
ATLANTA—The 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Celebration, sponsored by the Office for Black Catholic Ministry of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will be held Jan. 15-18. Events include a night of service, Eucharistic celebration and youth celebration. All are invited to attend. The weekend begins with the young adult night of service on Thursday, Jan. […]
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Annual Appeal, vital to support ministries, kicks off for 2015
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 8, 2015ATLANTA—Various ministries of the Atlanta Archdiocese are relying on the 2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal to provide their services to the Catholic community. The fundraising aims to bring in approximately $7.8 million, a 4 percent increase from 2014. As of Dec. 19, 2014, the previous appeal surpassed its $7.5 million goal. Catholics in the archdiocese gave […] Full Story
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Marist students urged to raise their voices against sweatshops
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 8, 2015ATLANTA—Anti-sweatshop activist Jim Keady encouraged a gym full of students at Marist School to fight for rights of workers who make athletic apparel by using email and social media, and he encouraged the school’s sports teams to cover the logos on their uniforms. “As a Catholic community, we have a different measuring stick for success,” […]
