Atlanta
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‘The girls’ of Sacred Heart High make memories
Published September 18, 2014
ATLANTA—Sacred Heart High School, an all girls’ school, was located in downtown Atlanta across the campus from the old Marist School near Sacred Heart Basilica. The class of 1958 was the last to graduate as St. Pius X opened that fall. Classmates held the traditional reunions marking 10 years and 20 years since they left […]
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Betty Smith, one of Cathedral’s original members, dies
Published September 18, 2014
ATLANTA—Elizabeth “Betty” Haverty Smith died Sept. 14 at the age of 90. Smith, remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and philanthropist, was born in Atlanta on April 4, 1924. She was the daughter of the former Elizabeth Rawson and Clarence Haverty and the granddaughter of J.J. Haverty, founder of Haverty Furniture Co. Betty […] Full Story
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Deo Gratias event gives back to individuals who make good works possible
By LINDSAY GLADU, Special to the Bulletin
Published September 18, 2014ATLANTA—With the help of generous donors, the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia has secured over $50 million to fund endowments benefiting Catholic churches, schools and charities. The foundation’s chair, Mark Christopher, announced this news at the annual Deo Gratias luncheon and Mass on Sept. 13. The event was held at the Cathedral of Christ the […] Full Story
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Catholic Charities Atlanta announces departure of Miguel R. San Juan as CEO
Published September 5, 2014
ATLANTA—Miguel R. San Juan, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Atlanta, has taken a position as executive vice president of AKO Engineering, Inc., in Houston, Texas. A search for a new chief executive officer has begun, led by Brian Fitzgerald, the president of the Koblentz Group and a member of the board of directors of […] Full Story
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Atlanta charismatic renewal conference Oct. 24-25
Published September 5, 2014
ATLANTA—Two noted speakers who have been leaders and teachers in the Catholic charismatic renewal nationally over the past 30 to 40 years are giving talks and leading worship at the Atlanta 2014 Catholic Charismatic Conference. Bishop Sam Jacobs, bishop-emeritus of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, and Sister Ann Shields, of the Servants of God’s Love congregation, will lead […] Full Story
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AACCW to hold annual convention with focus on peace, justice
Published September 5, 2014
ATLANTA—“Women Working Together for Peace and Justice” is the theme of the 58th annual convention of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (AACCW) Friday to Saturday, Sept. 12-14, in Atlanta. The convention will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria, 200 Interstate North Parkway, in Atlanta. The program will include presentations, exhibitors, […]
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Catholic Foundation announces grant recipients from spring cycle
Published September 4, 2014
ATLANTA— The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia is pleased to announce the following spring 2014 grants of 35 general awards and parish enrichment grants, totaling $175,400. According to Nancy Coveny, executive director, the Catholic Foundation received 44 applications totaling just over $470,000 in requests for the general grants program, as well as six applications requesting […]
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Blessed Trinity spoils home opener for St. Pius X
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published September 4, 2014ATLANTA—A capacity crowd of energetic fans saw the visiting Blessed Trinity Titans of Roswell defeat the St. Pius X Golden Lions 42-20 at George B. Maloof Stadium on Aug. 29. It was the season opener for both teams during this year’s “Crosstown Showdown.” Blessed Trinity scored its first touchdown halfway into the first quarter when […] Full Story
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After summer travel, Atlanta Boy Choir preparing for new season
Published September 4, 2014
ATLANTA—The Atlanta Boy Choir recently returned from travels to Poland and the Czech Republic, where the group was invited to participate in the honoring of Pope John Paul II’s being elevated to sainthood. The choir sang at St. Pope John Paul’s home church in Krakow as well as at the Great Cathedral of St. John […] Full Story
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Keri Allen begins new women’s Bible study ministry ‘Proclaim My Word’
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
Published August 22, 2014ATLANTA—“Blest are those who hear the word of God and keep it” is the Scripture verse Keri Allen uses in her ministry to encourage others to read and study the Bible, to learn, know, and apply God’s word in their lives every day. The former director of adult education and evangelization at the Cathedral of […]
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Atlanta Melkite Catholics celebrate the ordination of a new deacon
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 21, 2014ATLANTA—On the day he was to become a deacon, Elie Hanna was led by two deacons to circle the altar three times as he kissed its corners as a sign “his life revolves around the altar of God.” As the spiritual leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church in the United States presented him with […] Full Story
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Carrying Catholic faith into new areas, Holy Cross Church built strong lay community
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published August 21, 2014ATLANTA—The music ministry of Holy Cross Church in Atlanta is flourishing, with four choirs and an offshoot theater ministry that produces entertaining musicals for the entire community in support of outreach to the poor. That’s different from how the music program first started 50 years ago—with a donated keyboard that had fallen off the back […]
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Parishes add their voices to pastoral planning
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published August 21, 2014ATLANTA—As the summer winds down, the pastoral planning process in the Archdiocese of Atlanta continues apace with recommendations for the plan coming in from parishes large and small, metro and rural. The people in the local churches and missions have now had an opportunity to participate in this vital mission of building a five-year pastoral […]
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West Wesley rectory renovation debated at zoning meeting
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published August 8, 2014ATLANTA—While renovations are underway preparing the home at 136 West Wesley Road to be the rectory of the Cathedral of Christ the King, a neighborhood zoning committee heard two points of view on the project July 29. After more than an hour of discussion, the zoning committee of Neighborhood Planning Unit-B adjourned its meeting and […]
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Link with businesses attracts 160 students to new Cristo Rey Atlanta
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 7, 2014ATLANTA—Some 160 first-year students filled Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School on Monday, Aug. 4, as the newest Catholic high school in the community opened. After nearly a year and a half of planning to start the school, some students arrived before the doors even opened at the 680 West Peachtree Street building. “It’s alive. […]
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Photojournalists illustrate faces of poverty, work of St. Vincent de Paul in Georgia
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published August 7, 2014ATLANTA—The face of poverty isn’t always someone living in a tent under a city overpass. Sometimes it’s the person sitting next to you in the church pew struggling to buy groceries. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia is featuring a photography exhibit throughout the month of August to depict the plight of Georgians […]
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Holy Spirit makes its jubilee year a springboard into New Evangelization
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, ngolden@georgiabulletin.org
Published August 7, 2014ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Church commemorated its 50th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory at the beginning of 2014, with 50 Wednesday evenings of Eucharistic adoration and a summertime parish picnic complete with a mortgage burning. “Our game plan for the 50th year was to make it a yearlong celebration where this year […]
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SVdP holds national assembly in Atlanta
Published August 7, 2014
ATLANTA—The 2014 National Assembly of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be held in Atlanta Sept. 24-27 with a theme of “Hope in Action.” Host council for the National Assembly is St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Louise Fisher Coniglio, director of volunteer and community engagement […]
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Student takes up his cross for 431-mile journey
By LINDSAY GLADU, Special to the Bulletin
Published August 7, 2014ATLANTA—John Bessis, 21, grew apprehensive as he stood on Atlanta’s Pine Street with a 50-pound cross pressing down on his back. An agitated man was shouting at Bessis about the 6-foot-tall, pressure-treated wooden symbol. “He said that I was disrespecting God for bringing the cross into that place,” Bessis said. “He said, ‘Do you know […]
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Teens and young people paint inspiring messages
Published August 7, 2014
Canvases and paint supplies appeared at St. Jude Church recently, giving Life Teen and Edge group members and their families a creative outlet. It was part of the ministry known as Caring Canvases. The group members painted and drew inspirational canvases with uplifting messages for people in need. These canvases will be donated to the parish’s Elderly Outreach […]
