Georgia
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Parish class studies other faiths, tours synagogue, mosque
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published December 22, 2016ALPHARETTA—Kathy Hoffman, parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Alpharetta, uses her experiences as a theology teacher to help others better understand the faith of neighbors in the Jewish and Muslim communities. In September, Hoffman began teaching a weekly class on the Abrahamic religions at St. Thomas Aquinas. The classes neared conclusion Dec. 4 with […]
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Lay Dominicans pursue vocation to preach through their everyday lives
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 22, 2016This is the first in an occasional series featuring area Catholics deepening their faith by affiliating with religious orders. ATLANTA—When the alarm in the Peachtree City Fire Department sounds for an emergency, firefighter/paramedic Robert Hebert scrambles into his gear and a seat in the fire truck. He takes his faith with him also. “When the tones go […]
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Melkite parishioners honor their patron saint
Published December 22, 2016
ATLANTA—The Atlanta Melkite parish held three days of celebration to mark the feast of its patron saint, St. John Chrysostom. On Friday, Nov. 11, parish children were treated to an outdoor movie on a giant screen, with popcorn and soft drinks. The ceremony of Great Vespers was celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 12, with the veneration of […] Full Story
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Toccoa parish shares spirit in annual Christmas parade
Published December 22, 2016
TOCCOA—St. Mary Church transformed a utility trailer into a Christmas parade float for the parish’s first participation in the annual Toccoa City Christmas parade. The parade went through the downtown area of the North Georgia town on Saturday, Dec. 3. St. Mary’s registered in the civic/church category and competed against other local churches and faith-based […]
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Upcoming MLK weekend to emphasize ‘call to peace’
Published December 22, 2016
ATLANTA—The Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity will sponsor the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend Celebration Jan. 12, 14 and 15. All are invited to attend the events. The theme for this year’s celebration is taken from Colossians 3:15, “As Members of One Body, You Were Called to Peace.” The weekend of events […] Full Story
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Food pantry re-opens with improvements, renewed commitment
Published December 22, 2016
LITHONIA—The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is ready to serve people at Christ Our Hope Church, Lithonia. Meat and other fresh produce are now occasionally offered among the available items, and there’s also a streamlined process for local residents applying for assistance. The revamped food program re-opened a year ago but with little fanfare, […]
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Christ the King students mark 30 years of support for outreach ministry
Published December 22, 2016
ATLANTA—Christ the King School celebrated its 30th year of service to the Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) through the annual seventh-grade food drive this November. The school provides the longest continuous support to the outreach ministry for the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, integrating Catholic social teaching and Gospel justice. Students collect food and work at […]
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IHM packs gift boxes for impoverished children overseas
Published December 22, 2016
ATLANTA—Immaculate Heart of Mary School spread Christmas cheer this year to children in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Guatemala. Students from kindergarten to eighth grade packed simple “Boxes of Joy” for children who may have never received a gift. The local campaign is part of nationwide effort organized by Cross Catholic Outreach, a Catholic nonprofit […] Full Story
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New place to pray at Prince of Peace Parish
Published December 22, 2016
FLOWERY BRANCH—Members of Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 13457 designed and installed a new St. Francis Grotto. The addition of this new reflection area culminates another year-long effort to further beautify the trail, which has been adopted by the Knights for quarterly maintenance and renewal. The 3-foot statue sits upon a rebar reinforced […] Full Story
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Cobb’s Catholic Coalition dedicates two new Habitat homes
Published December 22, 2016
MABLETON—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory joined the Catholic churches of Cobb County and partners at the Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, to dedicate two new Habitat homes Saturday, Nov. 19. The new Habitat homes are located in Mableton. The ceremony began with a prayer led by Archbishop Gregory. With a paintbrush and holy water, he […]
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St. Joseph’s groups give tons of food to local families
Published December 22, 2016
MARIETTA—Seven tons of food were distributed to families in need for Thanksgiving meals, thanks to the St. Vincent de Paul and Knights of Columbus councils from St. Joseph Church, Marietta. St. Vincent de Paul and the Knights of Columbus Council 4599 distributed 225 Thanksgiving food boxes with a ham, a bird and over 45 pounds […] Full Story
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Historic church windows ready for future Peachtree Corners church
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
Published December 22, 2016PEACHTREE CORNERS—Stored in a warehouse and wrapped for safekeeping are artistic treasures from western New York. Stained glass windows, along with the altar and other religious furnishings from a now closed but once grand parish in Buffalo, sit waiting for a new church building at Mary Our Queen Church. “We hope that the windows will […] Full Story
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Father Richard’s priesthood became ministry of presence
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 1, 2016ATLANTA—Beneath a large wooden crucifix and with his well-studied Bible resting on his draped casket, Father Richard A. Kieran received his final blessings and prayers. In a funeral Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Atlanta, the native of Ireland was eulogized by his fellow priest and brother, Father John Kieran, who spoke about the […] Full Story
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Mercy sisters witness growth of Hapeville school their congregation began
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 1, 2016HAPEVILLE—With songs and deeds, the students at St. John the Evangelist School honored this November the legacy of the religious sisters who began the school 62 years ago. Two former school leaders were honored on Mercy Day at the Hapeville elementary school. Mercy Sister Sally Condart, a former principal, and Mercy Sister Kathleen Lyons, a […] Full Story
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Two from Atlanta observe Catholic efforts to help Rwandans
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published December 1, 2016SMYRNA—Ashley Morris and Kathy Montag, who traveled to Rwanda with Catholic Relief Services as diocesan delegates in September, both hope to return to the African nation. Morris is associate director of the Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity of the archdiocese. Montag works in CRS Capacity Building and Justice and Peace Ministries of the archdiocesan […]
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Rwandan genocide survivor gives message of forgiveness
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published December 1, 2016NEWNAN—Immaculee Ilibagiza, Rwandan genocide survivor, shared her story of faith the weekend of Oct. 28-29 at St. George Church in Newnan. More than 150 people from across the archdiocese attended the Treasures of Our Faith Retreat, hosted by Mary Our Mother Foundation. During the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, the Hutu targeted Ilibagiza’s tribe, killing an […]
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Birth mother grateful as fullness of time brings reunion with daughter
Published December 1, 2016
ATLANTA—The Aug. 26 reunion in Atlanta between Suzanne Hayes and her birth mother Heather Cardin was 29 years in the making. Born in August 1987 in Omaha, Nebraska, Suzanne was adopted by her parents, Paul and Ann Hayes. They are parishioners of St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn, where Paul is the business manager. “I’ve […]
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L’Arche Atlanta community bonds with Cathedral group
By RAUL PINO, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 1, 2016ATLANTA—In late August, parishioners of the Cathedral of Christ the King hosted an afternoon of food and fellowship for the residents of the L’Arche community in Atlanta. A group of alumni from the Christ Renews His Parish retreat ministry organized the event, for the second year, for the group as one of their ongoing service […] Full Story
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Community garden grows tons of good
Published December 1, 2016
STONE MOUNTAIN—The Stone Mountain Community Garden, assisted by members of Corpus Christi Church, Stone Mountain, hit a milestone on Nov. 7: three tons of produce donated to a local food pantry. Under the watchful eye of Columbus Brown, a master gardener and church parishioner, the garden since 2011 has grown food for the Stone Mountain […] Full Story
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Sharing story to help others is mission for once suicidal man
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published December 1, 2016ATLANTA—Kevin Hines, who survived a suicide jump from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge in 2000, has made mental health advocacy his life’s work. Hines, who recently moved to Atlanta, speaks nationwide about suicide prevention awareness and improving care for those who suffer from mental illness. He works with church groups, congregations and schools to share […]
