Georgia
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Preschool directors cross Holy Door thresholds on pilgrimage
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff writer
Published November 4, 2016ATLANTA—Thirty parish preschool directors boarded school buses for a Jubilee Year of Mercy pilgrimage through three of the Holy Doors of the archdiocese Oct. 6. Guided by Deacon Steve Swope of St. George Church in Newnan, the directors passed through the Holy Doors at the Shrine of Immaculate Conception and the Basilica of the Sacred […] Full Story
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CKS students learn about art from the High
Published November 4, 2016
ATLANTA—First-graders at Christ the King School enjoyed a visit from staffers from the High Museum of Art, who conducted the First Look workshop. Students viewed and discussed photos of art from the museum’s permanent collection, and later used various tools to create texture on clay to imagine the ways that an artist created a terracotta […]
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St. Peter Chanel Knights sponsor third annual 5K
Published November 4, 2016
ROSWELL—The Knights of Columbus of St. Peter Chanel Church, Council 13217, are holding a 5K chip-timed run/walk event on Saturday, Nov. 19. The event, the third annual 5K event hosted at the parish, will raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia and other special needs charities of the St. Peter Chanel Knights. Last year’s 5K event […] Full Story
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Annual Chancery Fair Trade sale to be held Nov. 15
By KATHY MONTAG, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 4, 2016SMYRNA—Pottery made in Cameroon, colorful baskets from Bangladesh, Peruvian Nativity sets … the annual archdiocesan Fair Trade sale at the Chancery will feature these and other handcrafted goods and jewelry, as well as shade-grown organic coffees and chocolates, olive oil from the Holy Land and jams from Africa. The sale, through the initiative of Catholic […] Full Story
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Session to provide details on Georgia Bulletin pilgrimage
Published November 4, 2016
SMYRNA—An information session will be held Monday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., for those who are considering—or are already signed up for—the 2017 Marian shrines pilgrimage sponsored by the Georgia Bulletin. All are welcome to attend this event, which will be held at the archdiocesan Chancery in Smyrna, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, Smyrna. The […]
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St. Jude students honor St. Francis on feast day
Published November 4, 2016
ATLANTA—St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology, was recently honored on his feast day at St. Jude the Apostle School. St. Francis Day is one of the most anticipated days of the year for the students as it always begins with the “blessing of the pets.” On Oct. 4, students visit the […] Full Story
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Artists paint to raise spirits of children fighting cancer
Published November 4, 2016
JOHNS CREEK—More than 70 artists from the Atlanta area, many without any art background, created inspirational canvases to donate to children undergoing cancer treatment or to give to someone in need in their own family. Caring Canvases is the ministry arm of Joy to the WORD, LLC, and its mission is to spread uplifting, positive […] Full Story
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Superheroes appear at Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Published November 4, 2016
ATLANTA—September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To honor and remember children and families affected by this disease, students at Immaculate Heart of Mary School gathered on Sept. 29 for the all-school assembly to watch a video on childhood cancer and then listen to the testimonials of two elementary students who talked about their fight against […] Full Story
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Chancery staff treated to savory Hispanic feast by co-workers
By DANIELA MORENO, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 4, 2016SMYRNA—Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and all over the country events are held to honor the legacy and history of Hispanic cultures. This year, on Oct. 11, a group of Hispanic employees at the Chancery of the archdiocese decided to celebrate by cooking special meals from their […] Full Story
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Blessed Trinity, Marist athletes experience beauty of Ireland
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 3, 2016ATLANTA—The first September game of the 2016 football season took on a whole new significance for Catholic schools Blessed Trinity, Roswell, and Marist, Atlanta, as they kicked off in Dublin, Ireland. They were two of three Georgia schools participating in the 2016 American Football Showcase in Dublin, along with Atlanta’s Westminster School. Their respective opponents […]
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New survey the start of Catholic school strategic planning
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 3, 2016ATLANTA—The archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools is building its next strategic plan by first asking people what they think of Catholic schools. Educational leaders want to learn from the community how the Catholic school system is perceived, what drives parents to register their children in Catholic schools and what services are lacking in the school […] Full Story
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Atlanta seminarian ordained as transitional deacon in St. Peter’s Basilica
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 3, 2016ATLANTA—An Atlanta seminarian made his promises of celibacy and obedience when he was ordained a transitional deacon in the basilica built upon the tomb of St. Peter. Rev. Mr. Bryan Kuhr was the third man in 2016 to become a transitional deacon for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston celebrated the Mass […] Full Story
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Deacon shared by two parishes is Pastoral Plan in action
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 3, 2016For the Jubilee of Deacons in May, Pope Francis addressed deacons as servants of the church, encouraging them not to worry about timetables in being available to others. “A servant knows how to open the doors of his time and inner space for those around him, including those who knock on those doors at odd […] Full Story
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Friends salute Bishop Talley as he advances
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 3, 2016ATLANTA—Times of prayer and fellowship marked the departure of Bishop David P. Talley as he set off from the archdiocese to his new role as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana. Archdiocesan staff gathered at the Chancery in Smyrna Oct. 19 for a farewell luncheon in thanksgiving for Bishop Talley’s service as auxiliary […]
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Mass is poignant farewell for bishop, those in disabilities ministry
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 3, 2016CHATSWORTH—For some, he reassuringly placed a steadying hand on their shoulders. For others in wheelchairs, he knelt down on the concrete floor to make sure they were eye-to-eye. For each, he put his head close to theirs, closed his eyes and prayed. As he confirmed young members of St. Toribio Romo mission church, the dedication […] Full Story
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Dinner to help Post Abortion Treatment and Healing ministry
Published November 3, 2016
ATLANTA—Inspirational speaker Leslie Davis Blackwell will be the guest speaker at the Nov. 10 fundraising dinner for PATH, Post Abortion Treatment and Healing ministry. The 7 p.m. dinner will be held at Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, in McDonough Hall. The evening will also honor the late Father Joseph Peek, longtime PATH […] Full Story
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Sister Mary Ellen, OP, dies, after long ministry helping cancer patients
Published November 3, 2016
ATLANTA—Sister Mary Ellen Rahill, OP, of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, died after more than 50 years of ministry with the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. She was 96. She died on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, in Atlanta, following an extended illness. In 2013, she celebrated 50 years as […]
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Vital adult faith programs energized by deacon’s passion
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 3, 2016For the Jubilee of Deacons in May, Pope Francis addressed deacons as servants of the church, encouraging them not to worry about timetables in being available to others. “A servant knows how to open the doors of his time and inner space for those around him, including those who knock on those doors at odd […]
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Pinecrest names new wrestling program director
Published November 3, 2016
CUMMING—Pinecrest Academy recently named Mark Schmidt the director of wrestling at the private Catholic school. The Pinecrest wrestling program debuted in 2015 under the leadership of Coach Martin Podmolik. In its inaugural season the team finished with three dual victories, an eighth-place area finish and a sixth-place finish at sectionals in 1A competition. Schmidt comes […] Full Story
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Pope Francis blesses north Georgia Lutheran-Catholic event
Published November 3, 2016
DALTON—Pope Francis sent a message of prayerful support and his blessing to Catholics and Lutherans assembling in north Georgia on Monday evening, Oct. 31, during the pope’s journey to Sweden for the Lutheran-Catholic commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was to give the sermon at the Reformation Day service […]
