Atlanta
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To preach well, learn from St. Paul, Archbishop Gregory tells diaconate directors
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 1, 2014ATLANTA—Speaking to a national convention of permanent diaconate directors in Atlanta, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said that priests and deacons may think it’s a modern problem to feel “utterly overwhelmed” in the ministry and all it entails. “Haven’t we read Paul?” asked the archbishop, reflecting upon the apostle’s struggles in preaching the word of God […]
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Vatican conference on human trafficking was ‘an awakening,’ Bishop Zarama says
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 1, 2014ATLANTA—Bishop Luis R. Zarama participated in an April conference at the Vatican on combating human trafficking where he gained insights into how the U.S. Catholic Church can partner with law enforcement to rescue and bring healing to victims of enslavement. Bishop Zarama, an auxiliary bishop of Atlanta, represented the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee […] Full Story
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Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering set for May 20
Published May 1, 2014
ATLANTA—The May Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering will bring the faithful together to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the meeting of Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I in Jerusalem and the present state of Catholic-Orthodox relations in light of that meeting. The gathering will take place on Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral […]
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Colombian speaker to give ‘lightning’ testimony at local parishes
Published May 1, 2014
ATLANTA—Dr. Gloria Polo, a resident of Bogota, Colombia, will visit several parishes in the Atlanta area May 14-16 to share her story of redemption following a 1995 incident in which she was struck by lightning. Raised in the Catholic faith, she later fell away and became involved in activities that were contrary to God’s commandments. […]
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Archbishop listens to councils, announces sale of residence
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published April 22, 2014ATLANTA—An unprecedented meeting involving three councils of people who regularly advise Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory resulted in his announcement April 5 that he will vacate the new archbishop’s residence in early May and the property will be sold. Archbishop Gregory listened and then, shortly after the meeting ended, announced in a press release that he […] Full Story
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Father Arellano to lead Mother’s Day weekend retreat
Published April 22, 2014
TUCKER— Father Edgardo “Bing” Arellano will celebrate Tridentine Latin Masses at an upcoming family retreat on Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11. The retreat will be held at the DoubleTree-Northlake Hotel in Tucker. All are welcome to attend. A canon lawyer and exorcist, Father Arellano is the head of the Holy Family International and the Alliance […] Full Story
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Father ‘Paddy’ Donaghey, retired pastor and senior priest, dies
Published April 22, 2014
ATLANTA—Father Patrick “Paddy” Donaghey, a senior priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died Tuesday, April 8, in Ireland. He was 65. Father Donaghey was born on March 15, 1949, in Derry, Northern Ireland. He was the son of the late Charles and Rebecca Donaghey. He was ordained a priest at St. Brigid’s Church at Carnhill […] Full Story
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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 […] Full Story
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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 […] Full Story
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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 […] Full Story
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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, […] Full Story
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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 […]
