Georgia Bulletin

Blairsville

• Remembering Deacon Larry Casey 

  Published March 4, 2022

  Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Brennan Casey died on Feb. 21 at his home following an extended illness. He was 89 years old. 

• Spiritual director to lead Alliance of Two Hearts vigils

  Published September 12, 2013

  BLAIRSVILLE—A First Friday/First Saturday Communion of Reparation all night vigil will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Blairsville on Oct. 4, celebrated by Father Edgardo “Bing” Arellano, spiritual director of the Alliance of the Holy Family, International. Rosaries will begin at 8 p.m. The First Friday vigil Mass for the Sacred Heart will […] Full Story

• Mountain Parish Holds Contemplative Live Nativity

  Published January 11, 2007

  For Catholics, there are many ways of adoring Christ, such as eucharistic adoration, the celebration of Eucharist at daily Mass, the study of the word of God in Scripture, and works of charity toward the poor. Then there is a unique form of adoration: the live Nativity. St. Francis of Assisi has been credited with […] Full Story

• Friends Reflect On A Beloved Deacon

  By DEACON LARRY CASEY, Special To The Bulletin
  Published December 14, 2006

  The faithful of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Blairsville were deeply saddened by the loss of their friend and spiritual leader, Deacon William Diehl, who died Aug. 11, following a painful battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Marie, son Robert, daughter Kelly and granddaughter Kasey. Deacon Bill was a professed member […] Full Story

• St. Francis Of Assisi Deacon Bill Diehl Dies

  Published August 17, 2006

  Rev. Mr. William P. Diehl, a permanent deacon who had served since 1997 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, died Friday morning, Aug. 11. He was 72. Deacon Diehl was born in Springfield, Ohio, and was ordained as a permanent deacon on Jan. 1, 1992, in Miami. In his over nine years of service at […] Full Story

• Benefit For St. Paul The Apostle Church Planned

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published June 17, 2004

  The Knights of Columbus from St. Francis of Assisi Church are looking for some folks who like barbecue and want to help some friends in need. In the early morning on April 26, a fire completely destroyed the building that housed St. Paul the Apostle Church in Cleveland, a mission of St. Francis of Assisi […] Full Story