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• Students take mission trip to Nicaragua

  

  Published January 9, 2014

  Half of Atlanta’s Sophia Academy’s high school students and two staff members went last November on a weeklong mission trip to Chinandega, Nicaragua, with Amigos for Christ. Before their departure, Father Joseph Peek showed the high school students a relic of the first degree of Jesus’ cross—the students kissed the relic in preparation for their […] Full Story

• Reception for Flannery O’Connor’s ‘Prayer Journal’ set for Jan. 26

  By PAULA LAWTON BEVINGTON, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 9, 2014

  Flannery O’Connor, arguably Georgia’s preeminent author, has a new book out. Never mind that she has been dead nearly 50 years. “A Prayer Journal,” written by O’Connor and edited by William A. Sessions, was published in November 2013 and has evoked high praise from reviewers. The board of the Flannery O’Connor – Andalusia Foundation will […]

• Annual Valentine event focuses on World Marriage Day

  Published January 9, 2014

  ATLANTA—The second Sunday of February has become “World Marriage Day” in 43 states and several military bases in foreign countries. World Marriage Day honors couples as the head of the family, the basic unit of society.  The observance salutes the beauty of a couple’s fidelity, sacrifice and joy in married life. The Atlanta Area Worldwide Marriage […] Full Story

• Memorial Mass set for Archbishop Gregory’s mother

  Published January 9, 2014

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass in memory of his mother, Ethel Duncan Gregory, who died Dec. 10, 2013, in Chicago. The Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. A reception will follow in Kenny Hall. All are welcome to attend.

• Retirement for priests can open new avenues for ministry

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published January 9, 2014

  ATLANTA—Although officially retired from active ministry, many diocesan priests continue dedicated ministries serving in Atlanta and beyond. Father Richard Morrow, Msgr. William Hoffman, Father Walter Foley and Father Patrick McCormick have a combined 192 years of service as priests. ‘I’m 84 and I’m still needed’ Father Richard “Dick” Morrow has been a priest for 58 […] Full Story

• Annual celebration planned for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  Published January 9, 2014

  ATLANTA—The annual weekend celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held in the Atlanta Archdiocese on Jan. 16, 18-19.  The theme of the weekend is “The Content of Their Character: Made in the Image and Likeness of God—Remembering the 16th Street Baptist Church Four Little Girls and the Martyrs […] Full Story

• Charismatic Mass will be a Saturday night celebration

  Published January 9, 2014

  ATLANTA—The New Year offers a new opportunity to come together for a charismatic vigil Mass, celebrated by Father Tim Hepburn. The priest, who has been active in the Catholic charismatic renewal for many years, will celebrate the Mass on Saturday evening, Jan. 18, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Briarcliff Road in Atlanta. The […] Full Story

• Marist center opens doors for ‘Dreamers’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 9, 2014

  ATLANTA—Lucio Parro would wrap up his workday on Thursdays by telling his crew at a Tennessee construction site where to focus their work before he drove onto the highway so he could make it to class. It was a weekly routine for the 32-year-old foreman as he pursued his high school equivalency certificate. When he […] Full Story

• Several issues may surface under Gold Dome in 2014

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 9, 2014

  ATLANTA—It’s expected to be a shortened legislative session at the Georgia Statehouse, according to the Catholic bishops’ lobbyist, as lawmakers will turn their attention to the fall election. Frank Mulcahy is the executive director of the Georgia Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the Savannah Diocese and the Atlanta Archdiocese.  He spoke recently about […] Full Story

• Grace Scholars offers one-step way to give student aid

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 9, 2014

  ATLANTA—Leaders with Grace Scholars are working to clear hurdles for Georgia residents and businesses to redirect state tax dollars to the student scholarship organization. A new effort with a “one-stop shop” approach is kicking off in 2014, as the organization aims to encourage business owners and donors to support Catholic education. In 2013, through November, […] Full Story

• 2013: History made and history revisited

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 19, 2013

  In keeping with a tradition at many publications, The Georgia Bulletin staff took time to reflect on the top news stories and events of the year. It was an historic year for the Catholic Church, locally and internationally. It was also an anniversary year, as the chronology of the archdiocese marched in rhythm with the […] Full Story

• Helping with homework is ‘doing justice’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 19, 2013

  ATLANTA—The classroom walls are covered with reports on field trips to Clark Atlanta University, certificates celebrating students as “rockin’ readers,” and books line the shelves. The students file in, stuff their bags and jackets into the cubbyholes and take a seat as homework help begins. Today, it’s special: there’s a chocolate birthday cake. This classroom […]

• In jubilee year, sisters still zealous in ministries

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN
  Published December 19, 2013

  The year 2013 was one of milestones for several sisters in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Celebrating jubilee anniversaries with their congregations this year were Sister Margaret McAnoy, IHM; Sister Nora Ryan, OP; Sister Mary Paul, OP, and Sister Mary Ellen, OP.

• Christ Child Society volunteers see children in need as face of Jesus

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published December 19, 2013

  ATLANTA—The Christ Child Society of Atlanta, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014, continues the mission of “Challenging Poverty: One Child at a Time.” The group has 70 members representing various parishes. The women assemble and distribute layettes of baby care items to mothers in need, collect gently used books for children, rock infants at Grady […] Full Story

• IHM students collect 599 toys

  Published December 19, 2013

  Each year the Student Council at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Atlanta organizes a toy drive for Catholic Charities Atlanta. The yearly goal is 300 toys. This year, however, the Student Council exceeded that goal and actually collected 599 toys. These new, unopened toys will be delivered to needy children in time for Christmas. […]

• Motorcycle clubs replenish Shrine food pantry

  Published December 19, 2013

  Metro Atlanta motorcycle riders filled the food pantry shelves at the St. Francis Table in Atlanta. John Peek of KickStand Promotions, LLC, a local motorcycle marketing company, teamed with riders and Deacon Bill Payne at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to help those in need. The table serves about 1,500 men, women and children […]

• Stand for Life to be held in Atlanta, Washington Jan. 22

  

  Published December 19, 2013

  ATLANTA—The inaugural Stand for Life will take place in two locations to highlight one powerful cause. Stand for Life, designed to commemorate and focus attention on the 1973 Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion in the United States, will have events in both Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Nine major events will be held in both cities. […]

• Gift of Grace House decorated for Christmas

  Published December 19, 2013

  For the 18th year, the AIDS Ministry of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart decorated the Gift of Grace House for Christmas. Monica Rudolph, AIDS ministry coordinator, organized the event. Ten adults helped by six children attended the festive event. They decorated a live Christmas tree, the front porch and the living room of the […]

• Father Niel Jarreau, Jesuit retreat director, dies

  Published December 19, 2013

  ATLANTA—Father J. Niel Jarreau, SJ, a longtime retreat director at Ignatius House Retreat Center, died on Dec. 10 in Opelousas, La. He was 87. Father Jarreau, who was known as Father Niel, had been a member of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) for 70 years and a priest for 57 years. He served his […] Full Story

• National speaker Jason Evert will talk to teens about chastity

  Published December 6, 2013

  ATLANTA—Adults and teens will have the chance to hear from a nationally known speaker and author with a focus on the virtue of chastity. In collaboration with Holy Trinity Church, Peachtree City, and St. Monica Church, Duluth, the Office of Formation and Discipleship has announced the second annual national speaker series featuring Jason Evert. He […] Full Story