Georgia
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Historic Catholic center thrives in east Georgia
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019Catholics looking for a historic and sacred place to renew their faith can discover what is considered “the cradle of Catholic Georgia.” Purification Heritage Center, located some 100 miles east of Atlanta, is serving groups for day retreats that include Mass, walking pilgrimages and lunch.
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Overcoming obstacles in young adult ministry
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019This fall, the Office of Formation and Discipleship collaborated with The Georgia Bulletin on a survey for young adults in the Atlanta Archdiocese. Of the more than 700 young adults who participated, 83% attend Mass 3-5 times per week and nearly 65% are involved in parish life including and outside of young adult ministry.
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Bound by shared grief, staff assists families at natural burial grounds
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019Honey Creek Woodlands in Conyers is a burial ground for those who wish to be buried in the simplicity of a wooden box or a shroud. Graves are marked with discreet sandstone markers. The grounds are owned by the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, which is across Highway 212.
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Cause for canonization continues for Augustus Tolton
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019The Tolton Ambassadors in Atlanta share the story of Father Augustus Tolton in various ways and raise awareness of his cause. A day of reflection was held Oct. 12 to teach about his life, his cause for canonization and six other candidates of color from the United States for sainthood.
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Pinecrest Academy welcomes 2019 Hall of Fame honorees
Published November 14, 2019
Pinecrest Academy inducted its third class of Hall of Fame award recipients on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the school’s annual Hall of Fame Banquet.
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BT’s first-year head coach takes a team to the state finals and wins
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, malexander@georgiabulletin.org
Published November 14, 2019Blessed Trinity was a 3-1 set victor over the St. Pius X team in a volleyball match on Nov. 2.
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Fountain a success story of Reach for Excellence
Published November 14, 2019
Reach for Excellence is proud of the success of Brandon Fountain, who first entered the academic enrichment program in 2009. Reach for Excellence is a three-year, tuition-free program, hosted at Marist School for underserved middle school students.
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Fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign December 3
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019Some 100 churches, schools and nonprofits in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are participating in the fifth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign. The 24-hour appeal on Dec. 3 allows the faithful to support special needs in their backyards as the season of Advent begins.
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How to practice cybersafety this holiday season
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 14, 2019The Office of Information Technology for the Archdiocese of Atlanta provided tips and resources to help consumers stay safe and aware during the holiday season. These tips will not prevent all cybercrime but can help shoppers and online donors stay protected.
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Local Catholic schools pay tribute to veterans
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published November 11, 2019Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta held special Veterans Day programs to honor men and women who have served the country.
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A celebration of seven decades of marriage
Published October 31, 2019
Fred and Virginia Hedges celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Oct. 22.
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St. Augustine of Hippo Church marks 60 years
Published October 31, 2019
St. Augustine of Hippo Church held its 60th anniversary celebration with a bilingual Mass celebrated by Bishop Joel Konzen, SM, and for a festival that drew more than 500 people on Sunday, Oct. 6.
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Atlanta hosts Provincial Encuentro for Hispanic leaders
By IMELDA RICHARD, Special to the Bulletin
Published October 31, 2019The Atlanta Provincial Encuentro was Oct. 19 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. About 150 people representing the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Dioceses of Savannah, Raleigh, Charleston and Charlotte gathered for a day of work, fellowship and worship.
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Atlanta native Maureen Smith named communications director
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published October 31, 2019Maureen Smith recently joined the Archdiocese of Atlanta as the new director of communications. Born and raised in Atlanta, Smith brings a wealth of experience in journalism and communications.
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Blessed Trinity confers Athletic Hall of Fame status to former student athletes
Published October 31, 2019
Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, held its fifth annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 11 with three new honorees welcomed.
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CLIP advocating for better collaboration between church leaders, laity
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 31, 2019Believers from 21 parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta have gathered for several months to raise the voices of laypeople in the church. The independent group is known as the Catholic Lay Interparish Partnership (CLIP).
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CTK community looking ahead to Hyland Center dedication
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 31, 2019The new $25 million Hyland Center is to be dedicated on Sunday, Nov. 24, the latest addition to the campus of the Cathedral of Christ the King.
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Lyke House celebrates founding priest and 20 years
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published October 31, 2019Song, dance and praise filled the Lyke House during the Dedication Mass to celebrate the building’s 20th anniversary and founder, Msgr. Edward B. Branch, on Sunday, Oct. 20.
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Sisters at forefront of National Vocation Awareness Week
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published October 31, 2019On Nov. 3-9, dioceses across the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week. During this time, dioceses lead the effort in parishes and schools to uphold and encourage the fostering of vocations among the faithful and to pray for those currently discerning a call to marriage, ordained ministry or consecrated life.
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Lyke House supporter Alan Pinado Sr. dies Oct. 6
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published October 31, 2019Alan Pinado Sr., who helped to establish the Lyke House, died in his home Oct. 6 surrounded by friends and family. He was 87.
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