Georgia Bulletin

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• Catholics visit legislators at state Capitol March 6

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 20, 2014

  ATLANTA—The eighth annual Catholic Day at the Capitol has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 6. The event provides the opportunity for lay Catholics to be advocates for public policy in Georgia that promotes the common good. Originally scheduled for Feb. 11, the legislative lobbying day was postponed due to the ice storm. Catholics from both […] Full Story

• George Barrie retiring as point man for Catholic construction in archdiocese

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 20, 2014

  ATLANTA—If you have been to Mass in any one of hundreds of new church buildings, attended a new or renovated Catholic school, or learned something about your faith in a new parish center in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, you likely have George Barrie to thank. The longtime head of Catholic Construction Services, Inc., Barrie has […]

• Paving a new path, vicar shepherds aging priests in transition

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 20, 2014

  ATLANTA—In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Msgr. Stephen Churchwell is a helping hand for the many retired and senior priests. Msgr. Churchwell is Vicar for Senior Priests and chair of the Priests Retirement Committee and the first to fulfill this role of vicar created in 2010. A priest of the archdiocese for nearly 38 years, he […] Full Story

• Former US envoy to Holy See to speak at Emory

  Published February 20, 2014

  ATLANTA—The former U.S. envoy to the Holy See is scheduled to speak at Emory University as part of the Major Catholic Speaker series. He is the fifth annual Catholic speaker brought to campus by the Aquinas Center for Theology, in collaboration with Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Miguel Diaz, Ph.D., will give a talk […] Full Story

• Second “Snow Jam” brings more challenges for hospital

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 20, 2014

  ATLANTA—Three weeks ago during the last week of January, the first snowstorm of 2014 had the same impact on Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta as the rest of the metro area. The hospital staff named the second massive winter storm, which arrived Feb. 11, “Snow Jam Part 2.” The severe weather the second time […] Full Story

• Tribute to Father O’Reilly March 14 at Shrine, City Hall

  Published February 20, 2014

  ATLANTA— The Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta is sponsoring events on Friday, March 14, honoring Father Thomas O’Reilly’s heroic actions during the Civil War. All are invited to attend. It is the 150th anniversary of the historic turmoil in 1864 when a large swath of Atlanta was destroyed by fire, but five downtown churches and […]

• Jesuit Father Schroder dies; family donated land for Ignatius House

  Published February 20, 2014

  ATLANTA—Jesuit Father John F. Schroder, a native of Atlanta, whose family donated the home and land that established Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, died Jan. 25 in Grand Coteau, La. He was 95. He was a Jesuit for 72 years and a priest for 60 years. His active ministry across the South and in Belize […] Full Story

• Marist alumna has Broadway lead

  Published February 20, 2014

  A Marist School grad, Elena Ricardo, just got one of the leads in “Mamma Mia” on Broadway. Ricardo, a member of the class of 2009, is moving from an ensemble role to play bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan. The musical has had a run of 13 years on Broadway. It’s the 10th longest running show in Broadway […] Full Story

• Online program for Spanish catechists wins great support

  Published February 20, 2014

  An online Certificate in Pastoral Theology program for Spanish speakers is achieving great success, according to the archdiocesan Office of Faith and Discipleship. Director Amy Daniels said a second group of students enrolled in the program through the University of Dallas School of Ministry after a successful pilot year in 2013. Eighty-four new students enrolled […] Full Story

• Local Catholic athletes sign to play college sports

  

  Published February 20, 2014

  ATLANTA—This year’s National Signing Day took place on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Local Catholic seniors in high school joined other athletes around the country in making it official when they signed binding national letters of intent to play collegiate sports at the college or university of their choice. The list below includes area Catholic athletes who […] Full Story

• SPX boys win first state swim, dive championship

  

  Published February 20, 2014

  ATLANTA—In Class 1A-5A competition, the St. Pius X High School boys swimming and diving team captured the state championship Feb. 8. This is the school’s first state championship in swimming and diving. Senior Gunnar Bentz finished first in the 200-yard individual medley and the 100-yard butterfly with times of 1:45.55 and 47.26, respectively. The 400-yard […] Full Story

• 2014 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal begins

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2014

  ATLANTA—The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, the campaign to fund the offices and ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is underway for this year, and the upcoming commitment weekend for pledges in the parishes is set for Feb. 22-23. The Appeal is an opportunity for local Catholics to support the greater church family of all of north […] Full Story

• Hundreds gather in Atlanta ‘Standing for Life’

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2014

  ATLANTA—Eighth-grade students from the Dioceses of Nashville and Knoxville, Tenn., took a road trip to join their peers from St. Catherine of Siena School, Kennesaw, on Jan. 22 for Stand for Life in Atlanta. St. Catherine of Siena, a Dominican-led archdiocesan school, participates every year in the Mass for the Unborn and other public events […] Full Story

• Working at St. Jude ‘a dream come true’ for war refugee

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2014

  ATLANTA—A one-time prisoner in a hard labor camp, Sang Ngoc Nguyen was honored by the St. Jude the Apostle School community for his school service. Nguyen was an army captain as Americans left the war-torn country and the North Vietnamese swept into power at the end of the Vietnam war. His service in the armed […] Full Story

• Archdiocese of Atlanta salutes outstanding Catholic school teachers and staff

  

  Published February 6, 2014

  ATLANTA—The wintry mix from Winter Storm Leon cut short Catholic Schools Week. But in those crazy days of Jan. 28 and 29, as snow and ice blocked frustrated parents from reaching the schools, parents—and students, if they paid attention—saw the character of the educators in a unique way. Staff and teachers in the archdiocesan school […]

• Catholic schools, parishes shelter more than 80 in Jan. 28 storm

  

  Published February 6, 2014

  ATLANTA—School gym mats became makeshift beds. Classroom displays were raided for blankets and clothing. Cafeterias became restaurants serving scores of students and adults overnight. Educators were forced to improvise during Catholic Schools Weeks as thousands of metro Atlanta drivers were trapped while Winter Storm Leon shut down roads in the area. Schools and businesses closed […] Full Story

• St. Jude students receive Future City honors

  

  Published February 6, 2014

  The young city planners at St. Jude the Apostle School’s Ark City can show off their trophy with pride. The students at the Sandy Springs school, led by teacher Eleonora Straub, brought home the top prize Jan. 25 at the Georgia Regional Future City competition. The theme was “Tomorrow’s transit: design a way to move […] Full Story

• Repeat winner at Archdiocesan Spelling Bee

  

  Published February 6, 2014

  Varun Kumar, a seventh-grader from Pinecrest Academy, in Cumming, was the champion for the second year running at the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee. Kumar came out on top after 90 minutes of competition and more than 150 words. He correctly spelled “pangolin.” Placing second was Olivia Nottoli from St. Joseph School, in Marietta, with Elisabeth Michelson […]

• Catholic high schools on AP Honor Roll

  Published February 6, 2014

  Three archdiocesan high schools earned places on the fourth annual AP District Honor Roll for increasing access to Advanced Placement course work while simultaneously maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of three or higher on AP exams. The Catholic high schools are Blessed Trinity, Our Lady of Mercy, and St. Pius X. […] Full Story

• Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical gathering continues to grow

  

  By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special to the Bulletin
  Published February 6, 2014

  ATLANTA—On Dec. 17, 2013, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Atlanta hosted the semi-annual Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical gathering. This gathering’s theme was the Nativity of Christ in a world in need of faith, hope and love. The Advent celebration was the largest since its inception during the Year of St. Paul in 2008-2009. The […] Full Story