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Father Depcik communicates love for the Eucharist as he explains the Mass in ASL track
By KATHRYN R. BYRNE, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—Why does the priest kiss the altar? Which is more important—the tabernacle or the altar? What is the difference between a homily and preaching? These are only a few of the numerous discussion-sparking questions signed by Father Michael Depcik, as he gave a lively and informative presentation to the deaf and hearing attendees of […] Full Story
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Catholic new media members hear keynote speaker Greg Willits June 7
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—In his keynote speech at the Catholic New Media Celebration June 7, Greg Willits brought up topics that could be barriers or keys to success in evangelizing through modern media. Willits, who is the executive director of the Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries of the Denver Archdiocese, is also an author, speaker […] Full Story
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Vision 20 years ago of Corpus Christi celebration flourishes in 2015
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—In its 20 years, the Eucharistic Congress has grown by leaps and bounds, and a few Catholics have been on hand since the beginning to witness the progression. Mayfern Barron has attended every single Eucharistic Congress since it started 20 years ago. A parishioner at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur, she recruits […] Full Story
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English track speakers, inspired by the Eucharist, say ‘trust God’
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO and GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writers
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—With an emphasis on the Eucharist, speakers in the English track at the annual Eucharistic Congress used deeply personal stories to illuminate their messages of how to know God and know his will for one’s life. Several thousand attendees sat in the large hall hosting the track and listened to the articulate and impassioned […] Full Story
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French speakers exhilarated at session led by priest from Ivory Coast
By ANDREW NELSON AND GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writers
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK–A lively and joy-filled room of French-speaking Catholics danced and clapped as they moved with an excited faith. A priest from the Ivory Coast, Father Leon N’Zi, led the session in their native tongue on the opening night of the Eucharistic Congress. Speaking through an interpreter beforehand, Father N’Zi said he would encourage the […] Full Story
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Vendors, speakers uplifted by seeing families teaching faith to their children
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—Ushers wearing gold T-shirts walked the main hallway of the Georgia International Convention Center ahead of the Eucharistic Congress morning procession, carrying signs reading, “Silence, please kneel.” The volunteers prepared the way for the Eucharistic procession, led by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, guest Bishop Robert N. Lynch, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and priests and […] Full Story
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Catholic radio had prominent spot in convention center
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK–A crowd gathered around as Father Dave Dwyer, host of the radio show “Busted Halo,” interviewed speaker Kerri Caviezel at a SiriusXM Satellite Radio broadcast table during the Eucharistic Congress. As the two talked about the Holy Spirit and the gifts of being Catholic, ushers gently controlled movement around the table where the interview […] Full Story
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Jesus ‘left us a Church’ to help people experience his presence, says speaker Lino Rulli
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—He may be known as “The Catholic Guy,” but Lino Rulli sometimes doubts God’s presence in his life. That’s why he’s grateful that Jesus left humankind the Catholic Church. Rulli, host of the popular “The Catholic Guy” show on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, spoke to a full crowd of about 300 at “Revive,” the young […] Full Story
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900 attend Vietnamese track where bishop speaks on ‘New Evangelization’
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 11, 2015COLLEGE PARK—Bishop Peter Kham Van Nguyen, the new bishop of My Tho Diocese in Vietnam, spoke about the “New Evangelization” June 6 to Vietnamese Catholics at the 2015 Eucharistic Congress in Atlanta. Deacon Joseph Phu Nguyen of Our Lady of Vietnam Church in Riverdale estimates that more than 900 people attended the program at the […] Full Story
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Children, 5 to 11, learn about Jesus through Bible stories, crafts, archbishop’s visit
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 11, 2015COLLEGE PARK—“Jesus gives us the Eucharist” was the theme of this year’s “Adore!” track held June 6 at the Eucharistic Congress. Cathy Marbury, associate director of religious education for the archdiocese, said 425 children attended “Adore!” There were more than 80 volunteers assisting with crafts and skits. “The skits are always a favorite of the […] Full Story
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Mother Dolores shatters stereotypes about movies and monasteries
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published June 30, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Mother Dolores Hart, OSB, graciously offered some remembrances of her remarkable life as she made her last public appearance before returning to the cloistered monastery in Bethlehem, Connecticut, where she has been a consecrated religious for almost 50 years. A year away from the monastery, which began when her autobiography, “The Ear of the […] Full Story
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Revitalizing the faith: Thousands hear call to discipleship
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—The 19th Eucharistic Congress of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, with an estimated 25,000 people in attendance, centered upon the call of Jesus to “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Held June 20-21 at the Georgia International Convention Center, the family gathering of Catholics from the archdiocese and beyond offered inspirational programs from national […] Full Story
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For 3,000, event begins with prayers for healing
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—The treasure that is the Eucharist heals and empowers us to be Jesus’ disciples, proclaimed Bishop Luis R. Zarama at the 19th Eucharistic Congress’ opening Mass June 20. A healing service followed the Eucharistic celebration. Prior to the start of Mass, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory welcomed the Friday night crowd that grew to 3,000 […] Full Story
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Winding procession of thousands shows ‘who we are and how we live’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—The bustling, banner-filled march that begins the Eucharistic Congress had already stepped off this steamy Atlanta Saturday morning, but the 70 people from Cedartown weren’t moving yet. The line of Catholics who praised God with dancing, singing and marching was long. It would take another 45 minutes before these women, men and teenagers at […] Full Story
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Kids follow St. Paul’s journeys and go home with a ‘Flat St. Paul’
By KATIE BUCKIS, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—About 400 children from all over the Archdiocese of Atlanta took part in the “Adore!” track at the Eucharistic Congress. While their parents were enjoying the rest of the congress, the children were able to take part in activities similar to Vacation Bible School. “St. Paul” took the children, ages 5 to 11, with […] Full Story
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Looking ahead to 2015 congress
Published June 27, 2014
COLLEGE PARK—Deacon Dennis Dorner, lead organizer of the congress, estimated that 25,000 people attended over the two days. Thirty-two people work year-round as congress steering committee members to make the event a success, he said, and he is grateful for their efforts. “They do it with joy and enthusiasm that is always conveyed to the […] Full Story
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Spanish track speakers voice key themes
By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—A group of varied speakers, in addition to Mother Adela Galindo, addressed the Eucharistic Congress’ Spanish track—a nearly full auditorium holding up to 6,000 attendees. Two threads linked their talks together: the congress theme of “Go and Make Disciples” (Mt 28:19) and the vibrant music of the Hispanic choir from St. John Neumann Church […] Full Story
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Hearts touched and pierced at Spanish track
By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Today more than ever, “we need a new evangelization,” said Mother Adela Galindo, the closing speaker of the Eucharistic Congress’ Spanish track. “It’s urgent and profoundly demanding and all-encompassing.” Mother Galindo’s talk centered on this call to evangelization, pronounced by Pope John Paul II in 1979. She urged the audience to march forward with […] Full Story
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Vietnamese Catholics encouraged to hear Jesus ‘sending’ them out as disciples
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—It isn’t enough to march in processions or fill the pews of a church. Catholics are called to leave their comfort zone to serve others. That was the message scores of Vietnamese Catholics heard when they were encouraged to broaden how they live their faith by a keynote speaker, a De La Salle Christian […] Full Story
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Young adults are best evangelizers to bring Gospel to their peers, Paulist priest says
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Lay young adults may have a better opportunity to influence their peers than clergy and those who work for the Catholic Church, Paulist Father Dave Dwyer told them on the opening night of the 2014 Eucharistic Congress. And those who attended “Revive!”—the young adult track of the congress—seemed poised and ready to take on […] Full Story