Atlanta
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School Fair Trade sale supports artisans
Published April 22, 2014
Atlanta’s Immaculate Heart of Mary School is opening its doors to aid women and men in the developing world. There will be fairly traded tea, coffee, chocolate, jewelry, scarves, and other hand-crafted items from farmers and artisans living in developing regions available at the Work of Human Hands Sale on Tuesday, April 29, from 8 […] Full Story
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Top Scouts at Holy Spirit Prep
Published April 22, 2014
Seven of the 53 members of Holy Spirit Preparatory School’s Class of 2014 have earned the top award in Scouting. Russell Clark and Zack Palmer have been named Eagle Scouts by the Boy Scouts of America; Carson Hooper, Meghan Devine, Kaaron Murray, Sarah Cullen and Sabrina Angelo were awarded the Gold Award by the Girl […] Full Story
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Embrace Ministry to become model for other dioceses
Published April 22, 2014
Embrace Ministry, which was started in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, has reached a milestone, as it becomes an independent nonprofit organization. This move will allow the ministry to expand to other dioceses around the country interested in following the model created here, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory announced. It’ll stand on its own this summer. The […] Full Story
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Marist School artist earns national award
Published April 22, 2014
Sarah Dockter, a senior at Marist School in Atlanta, earned a silver medal in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards national competition for her mixed media pencil drawing, “Extended Flower.” This award places her in the top 1 percent of more than 250,000 submissions to the competition. She will receive her award at Carnegie Hall […] Full Story
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Archbishop reflects on deeper unity between clergy, ‘priestly people’
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 16, 2014ATLANTA—While singing “Lift High the Cross,” the priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta processed into the Cathedral of Christ the King for the Chrism Mass celebrated April 15. During the Mass, traditionally held here on the Tuesday of Holy Week, the archbishop blesses the oils used for the celebration of the sacraments in every church […]
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Border Mass celebrated by bishops brings attention to migrants’ plight
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff reporter
Published April 16, 2014ATLANTA—Bishop Luis R. Zarama, auxiliary bishop of Atlanta, joined seven other U.S. bishops and Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley in Nogales, Ariz., April 1 to celebrate a border Mass for those who have died attempting to enter the United States. Bishop Zarama, a member of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, other committee […]
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The Atlanta Boy Choir to sing in Poland, honor Blessed John Paul II
Published April 16, 2014
ATLANTA—The 65 men and boys of The Atlanta Boy Choir will travel to Poland this June, where they have been invited to perform in honor of the canonization of Pope John Paul II. A longtime favorite of Pope John Paul II, the choir sang many times at St. Peter’s in Rome with the Holy Father […]
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Author’s story of faith depicted in ‘Heaven is for Real’
By ERIKA D. ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published April 16, 2014ATLANTA—In an especially emotional scene in the new film, “Heaven is for Real,” Pastor Todd Burpo, played by Greg Kinnear, says to another character, “You never have to apologize to me for being a broken person.” It’s Burpo’s favorite line in the movie, based on the book he wrote by the same name. “Heaven is […]
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Priest who witnessed healing speaks on Divine Mercy devotion
By ANNE NEUFELD RUTZ, Special to the Bulletin
Published April 16, 2014ATLANTA—A priest involved in the sainthood process for St. Faustina Kowalska said he considers devotion to the Divine Mercy “the greatest grassroots movement in the entire history of the church.” Marian Father Seraphim Michalenko spoke in March at a Cathedral of Christ the King program called “The Time for Divine Mercy Is Now.” Many Catholics […] Full Story
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St. Jude, archdiocesan council to receive NCEA awards
Published April 16, 2014
ATLANTA—Two awards from the National Catholic Educational Association will be presented to archdiocesan Catholic school groups at their convention in Pittsburgh in April. The Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Schools Advisory Council, just one of six across the country, is being recognized for three achievements, including developing a best practices toolkit for principals. The second award winner […] Full Story
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Holy Spirit Preparatory appoints new Lower School principal
Published April 16, 2014
ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Preparatory School has announced the appointment of Peter Schultz to the position of Lower School principal. He will begin July 1. For the last 15 years, Schultz has served as principal in both private and public schools, most recently as principal of Sts. John and Paul School, a K-8 Catholic school in Larchmont, […]
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Distribution of $15 million Joseph Mitchell bequest
Published April 3, 2014
ATLANTA–According to the Finance Office of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, $15 million in liquid assets from the Joseph Mitchell estate was distributed as follows: CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING—50 percent of the bequest: Cathedral Capital Campaign/Building Fund: $7.5 million CHARITIES—25 percent of the bequest: Catholic Charities Atlanta—General Use: $1.5 million Catholic Charities Atlanta—Restricted Use: $2.0 […]
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West Wesley residence to become Cathedral rectory for six priests
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2014ATLANTA—In the coming weeks, the Cathedral of Christ the King will begin the renovation of the archbishop’s former residence into a rectory for the priests who serve at the parish. The Cathedral purchased the residence on West Wesley Road, about two blocks from the church, as part of a 20-year plan to create room for […]
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Archbishop apologizes, will seek more counsel on his new residence
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff writer
Published April 3, 2014ATLANTA—Responding to public and media criticism about his new residence in Buckhead, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory issued a statement of apology to the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Atlanta in his column in the April 3 issue of The Georgia Bulletin. He said, “As the Shepherd of this local Church, a responsibility I hold more […] Full Story
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Judge rules in favor of Atlanta Catholic entities in HHS case
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2014ATLANTA—U.S. District Judge William S. Duffey Jr. has ruled that two organizations affiliated with the Atlanta Archdiocese—Catholic Charities Atlanta and Catholic Education of North Georgia Inc.—cannot be required to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ contraceptive mandate of the Affordable Care Act. In a 91-page decision issued March 26, Judge Duffey […]
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Living Stations across archdiocese will deepen reflection on Passion
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2014ATLANTA—Joyful disciples waving palm branches. Costumed soldiers whipping Jesus. Praying outside the Fulton County Courthouse. Meditating at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center reflecting pool. These are a few of the ways Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta can participate in the Lenten custom of the Way of the Cross, the tradition that follows Jesus’ […] Full Story
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Consultative groups advising Archbishop Gregory
Published April 3, 2014
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is advised by these groups in making decisions for the archdiocese. Priests’ Council: Composed of over 30 priests of the archdiocese. By canon law they represent all of the priests and assist the archbishop in fulfilling his role as chief pastor. Archdiocesan Pastoral Council: Multicultural group of young, middle-aged and older […]
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Georgia Catholic Conference sees mixed results in 2014 legislative session
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2014ATLANTA—The Georgia Catholic Conference, working on behalf of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah, monitored several pieces of legislation during the 2014 session of the Georgia General Assembly. The assembly adjourned on Thursday, March 20, with lawmakers working until midnight. The conference, led by executive director Frank Mulcahy, strongly supported Senate Bill […] Full Story
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Walter Reeves to speak at Christ Child Society benefit
Published April 3, 2014
ATLANTA—The Christ Child Society of Atlanta will present “Dancing in the Garden with Walter Reeves” Saturday, April 26, with total proceeds going to fund its programs for children and mothers in need. The event features Georgia’s premier gardener, Walter Reeves, as luncheon speaker. The lunch will be at the Capital City Club—Brookhaven, 53 W. Brookhaven […]
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McAuley Award given to Ricks Anderson
Published April 3, 2014
Saint Joseph’s Health System held its annual McAuley Award ceremony in February where Ricks Anderson, a 19-year employee, was recognized with the honor. The recognition applauds a staff member who embodies foundress Catherine McAuley’s ideals of respect for the dignity of all persons, compassion, service and leadership. Venerable Mother McAuley is the foundress of the […]
