Atlanta
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‘Angels’ watch over youngest at Christ the King School
Published September 12, 2013
New kindergarten and first-grade students at Christ the King School became a part of the community long before the first bell of the new school year rang on Aug. 14. The school’s Guardian Angel program, a long-standing tradition, pairs fifth- and sixth-grade students with younger students to welcome them before the first day of school. […]
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Sledgehammers demolish a wall for the future Cristo Rey classroom
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 12, 2013ATLANTA—A new Catholic high school for economically disadvantaged students got its first renovation as civic and church leaders swung sledgehammers to demolish a wall in a future classroom. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory both hammered at a blue X taped to the wall Monday, Sept. 9, watched by uniformed students from […] Full Story
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Looking Back: Sept. 12, 1963
Published September 12, 2013
In the Sept. 12, 1963 edition of The Georgia Bulletin, plans were announced for “Operation Understanding,” a project that would open every parish church in the Atlanta Archdiocese for tours on the same Sunday afternoon in November, with lay people trained to give explanations of what visitors would see in a Catholic church. The project […] Full Story
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Celebrate priesthood on Sunday, Oct 27
Published September 12, 2013
ATLANTA–The Atlanta Archdiocese will observe Priesthood Sunday on Sunday, Oct 27. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory encourages Catholics to join in this day of appreciation and recognition for priests serving here–to pray for the priests, to praise God for their courage and generosity, and to ask for Our Lady’s guidance and protection for the priests serving […] Full Story
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Catholic Foundation issues over $185,000 in grants
Published September 12, 2013
ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 32 grants totaling $185,870 for the Spring 2013 grant cycle. These grants will provide support to a variety of causes throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The following 27 grants came from the General Grants program, funded in the spring cycle by the Foundation’s Community Services Fund, the Conrads […]
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Southeast leaders working with Catholic Relief gather here
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 12, 2013ATLANTA—Catholic Relief Services’ diocesan directors from the nine-state Southeast region participated in a regional gathering at Ignatius House in Atlanta Aug. 13-15. “These diocesan directors are appointed by their respective bishops and their responsibilities include representing and promoting Catholic Relief Services and offering opportunities for engagement with CRS programs in Catholic parishes, schools and other […]
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Addiction Mass offers ‘support, not condemnation’
By ANNE NEUFELD RUTZ, Special to the Bulletin
Published September 12, 2013ATLANTA—It’s known as the Addiction Mass, and one Saturday morning each month, this unusual ministry at Our Lady of the Assumption Church brings together people from across the community affected by addiction, so they can worship and find support. The ministry is modeled after a similar program in New Jersey and its full title—Mass for […] Full Story
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Local Catholics respond, pray for peace
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 12, 2013ATLANTA—The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta opened its doors the afternoon of Sept. 7 for those wanting to pray for peace in Syria—joining other parishes in the archdiocese in a global day of prayer requested by the pope. Prayer hours at the Shrine were from 1 to 5 p.m. and Msgr. Henry Gracz, […] Full Story
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Shredding paper for a world record—and a good cause
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—The Great Shredder Event, sponsored by CBS Atlanta, will benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society this year. All are welcome to participate in this event by bringing paper to be shredded and goods to donate. The Great Shredder event will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Turner […] Full Story
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Archdiocesan-wide food drive planned for ‘Hunger Awareness’ month
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—September is “Hunger Awareness” month, and parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are invited to join together with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help feed the hungry in the community. Parishes have the option to collect food for […]
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New BELIEVES ministry launched at the Cathedral
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—The Cathedral of Christ the King has inaugurated a new ministry called CTK BELIEVES (Business Executives Leading with Integrity Entrusted Values, and Expectancy) to help those in business grow in faith. The group is inviting highly-respected servant leaders in the faith community to share how their faith has guided them through various situations and moments […] Full Story
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Parishioner brings Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders to the forefront
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—Sept. 9 is being recognized by the state of Georgia as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, thanks in part to a parishioner at All Saints Church. Melissa Jacobus Cook hopes churches and other houses of worship in Georgia will join a global effort to ring bells at 9:09 a.m. on Sept. 9 to signify […] Full Story
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Looking Back: Aug. 29, 1963
Published August 30, 2013
The March on Washington was the lead story on the front page of the Georgia Bulletin of Aug. 29, 1963, and the editor, Gerard E. Sherry, went to Washington and wrote the news story, which highlighted Catholic aspects more than the historic words of the “I Have a Dream” speech. “Atlanta was represented by several […] Full Story
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Dinner, Retreat Help With Discerning God’s Call
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2013Late night noise isn’t unusual when several dozen teens get together. But how about solving the problem? Praying the rosary together is unusual. That’s one way that Joseph Ndoum, 15, who attends St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cartersville, knew a weekend retreat hosted by the Atlanta Archdiocese’s Vocations Office was a unique experience. “It may […] Full Story
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Our Lady Of Charity To Be Honored Sept. 8
Published August 30, 2013
The 400th anniversary of the feast of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, Cuba (Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobreis) will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. The procession for the celebration is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., and Mass begins at 7 p.m. […] Full Story
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OLA Offers Monthly Masses For Addiction
Published August 30, 2013
Our Lady of the Assumption Church is beginning a new ministry for anyone who is impacted by any kind of addiction. On the second Saturday of each month, a Mass will be celebrated for those struggling with alcoholism, other drug addictions, eating disorders, nicotine addiction, gambling addiction, prescription addiction, sexual addiction or any other difficulty […] Full Story
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Gambian community connects through Sang Marie
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2013ATLANTA—Hundreds of Gambian believers crowded into the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Saturday, Aug. 17, to celebrate “Sang Marie.” Led by the 30-member choir, the immigrants sang and prayed in their native language as Bishop Robert P. Ellison, of the Diocese of Banjul in Gambia, was the homilist at the Mass, which gathered the local faith community of […]
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New stewardship director here to use his ‘gifts and talents’
Published August 30, 2013
ATLANTA—David R. “Dave” Spotanski started work at the Chancery on Monday, Aug. 26, as the director of stewardship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. In his new role, his office will encourage and support the stewardship of time, talent and treasure for Catholics in north and middle Georgia, as well as assisting parishes, agencies and ministries […] Full Story
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8 spiritual tools for families
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 29, 2013ATLANTA—As a mother of two and a longtime leader in teaching the Catholic faith, Rosanne Bowen has tools that can help families pulled apart by today’s fast-paced world to come together. “Mothers have always been busy, and fathers. With technology, it has filled in all the spare time,” she said. Families now have to make […]
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March set direction for his life’s work
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published August 29, 2013Attending the March on Washington 50 years ago solidified the commitment of 22-year-old Charles Prejean to make “human betterment” his life’s work. Prejean, 72, the director of the Office for Black Catholic Ministry, looks back on hearing Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the unfinished goals of the march. How did you get […]
