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• Msgr. McNamee named NCEA 2015 Distinguished Pastor

  

  Published February 5, 2015

  ATLANTA—Msgr. Francis (Frank) G. McNamee, rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King, has been selected by the National Catholic Educational Association for the 2015 Distinguished Pastor Award. The annual award, established in 2007, honors pastors who have given outstanding support to Catholic elementary education. “We in the Christ the King School community know that […]

• Reporting to jobs one day a week is part of freshman year at Cristo Rey Atlanta

  

  By ANDREW NELSON and NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writers
  Published February 5, 2015

  Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School opened its doors in August 2014 with some 160 students in its inaugural freshman class. The West Peachtree Street school offers a college prep curriculum for students from financially strapped families. What is unique is how it does this: one day a week, on a rotating schedule, students are […]

• Hundreds gather to pray at the 2015 Mass for the Unborn

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2015

  ATLANTA—On the Jan. 22 anniversary of the Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision, Catholics in the Atlanta Archdiocese voiced their opposition to abortion. Hundreds prayed together in the Cathedral of Christ the King, led by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, on the day of the anniversary. Later, under an overcast sky with temperatures in the 50s, […]

• Catholic hospital reopens in Haitian capital five years after earthquake

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2015

  ATLANTA—The people of Haiti marked the fifth anniversary of the country’s devastating earthquake with the reopening of St. François de Sales Hospital in the heart of Port-au-Prince Jan. 15. The country’s oldest Catholic health care facility, rebuilt by the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince and Catholic Relief Services, can serve an increased number of patients and has […]

• Rabbi Skorka: Pope Francis keeps people close, even those disagreeing

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2015

  ATLANTA—Affectionately dubbed the pope’s rabbi, an Argentinian Jewish leader shared stories and insights in Atlanta recently into their unlikely friendship that started with needling about soccer teams and led to an embrace at Jerusalem’s Western Wall, the holiest place Jews can pray. “God blessed us to materialize a common dream,” said Rabbi Abraham Skorka about […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• Donors to Grace Scholars double in 2015

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 22, 2015

  ATLANTA—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 […] Full Story

• At local Catholic schools, religion, arts to blend with new science standards

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published January 22, 2015

  ATLANTA—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 […]

• Prejean to retire as Black Catholic Ministry director

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 22, 2015

  ATLANTA—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. […] Full Story

• Leap of faith needed for diverse Catholics to embrace one another, Father Drummer says

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published January 22, 2015

  ATLANTA—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 […]

• 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 […]

• Georgia Catholic, Jewish congregations to jointly mark jubilee of renewed dialogue

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 22, 2015

  ATLANTA—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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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

• 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

• Pregnancy Aid Clinic Gala Feb. 19

  

  By GIGI MEYERS, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 22, 2015

  ATLANTA—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 […]

• 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 […] Full Story

• Year of Consecrated Life invites all to explore, make ‘courageous’ decisions

  

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 9, 2015

  ATLANTA—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 […] Full Story