Georgia
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Corpus Christi revives church inside and out for 60-nation parish
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 17, 2016STONE MOUNTAIN—Members of Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain are giving thanks for recently completed renovations that are both energy saving and enhancing. Bishop Luis R. Zarama celebrated a Mass of rededication at the parish Oct. 23. Corpus Christi’s pastor, Father Paschal Amagba; pastor emeritus Father Gregory Kenny; and associate pastor Father Alex Gaitan, concelebrated. […] Full Story
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Wit, humor of Father Eddie O’Connor lit up lives of fellow priests, parishioners
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 17, 2016ATLANTA—Priests, along with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, entered the Cathedral of Christ the King to the organ music of the hopeful “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” as they said farewell to Father Edward O’Connor. Joining them in the stone Gothic church on Peachtree Road for the final goodbye were scores of friends and family members. […]
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As the Holy Year comes to an end, the Holy Doors close
Published November 17, 2016
ATLANTA—The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy concludes Nov. 20 on the solemnity of Christ the King. Four of Atlanta’s seven pilgrim sites with Holy Doors have announced closing Masses: The Monastery of the Holy Spirit will close its door on Sunday, Nov. 20, with Mass at 9 a.m. The monastery is located at 2625 Highway […] Full Story
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Local speakers try to bridge ‘wide valley’ separating races, cultures
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 17, 2016ATLANTA—With history, theology, and life stories, Catholics and others concerned about race relations spent a day focused on the charged issue of race and how it shapes the lives of believers. Blacks, whites and Latinos attended the conference, which was titled “An Honest Look at Racism” and drew from the Scripture verse in the first […]
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St. Katharine Drexel Mission keeps faith in northwest Georgia
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 17, 2016TRENTON—In the valley west of Lookout Mountain, the members of St. Katharine Drexel Mission in Trenton celebrated a decade as a faith community Oct. 30. The mission’s administrator is Father Tom Shuler, pastor of Our Lady of the Mount Church in Lookout Mountain. Father Shuler makes the drive, 26 mountain miles round trip, twice a […] Full Story
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Lyke House ministry to students links Georgia State, AUC, in anniversary year
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 17, 2016ATLANTA—The Catholic Center known as Lyke House is a “church home for students” and a “church home for those who pursue justice,” said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. As the center held its 25th anniversary celebration, the ministry’s chaplain is strengthening formation of young Catholics at the Atlanta University Center and expanding to embrace students from […]
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Marist girls and Pius boys capture cross-country championships
By Michael Alexander, Staff Photographer
Published November 17, 2016CARROLLTON—During the Nov. 5 state cross-country meets at Carrollton High School, Atlanta’s Marist School girls team captured its ninth consecutive Class AAAA state cross-country championship. Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, was the state runner-up. Josie Wirtz (first, 19:15), Kathleen Maley (third, 19:49.72) and Kendall Nelson (fifth, 19:53.90) were the top three finishers for Marist in … Continue reading Marist girls and Pius boys capture cross-country championships
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At 75, St. Thomas More Church keeps evolving, discovering what it means to be a Jesuit parish
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
Published November 17, 2016DECATUR—With a 75-year history, some 4,000 believers, and a successful school, this Decatur community of faith is asking itself some basic questions about its future. Members of St. Thomas More Church are figuring out “whom will we serve” and “how will we serve.” Jesuit Father Mark Horak, the new pastor, is leading the parish to […]
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Blessed Trinity makes it a ‘three-peat’ in volleyball
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 17, 2016ROSWELL— In the Oct. 29 Class AAAA state volleyball finals at Marietta High School, Blessed Trinity High School defeated College Park’s Woodward Academy in three straight sets (25-22, 29-27 and 25-22) to earn its third straight state championship. Senior Morgan Stalcup led the team with nine kills, and her junior teammates Olivia Dukat and Alyssa […] Full Story
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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 […]
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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 […] Full Story
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
