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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 […] Full Story

• Vital adult faith programs energized by deacon’s passion

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published November 3, 2016

  For 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

• 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 […]

• 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 […] Full Story

• Upcoming workshop to provide honest look at racism

  Published October 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will lead an upcoming workshop entitled, “Racism and Justice—Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” on Saturday, Nov. 5. All are invited to attend. The workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. Presenters will include two college professors, a […] Full Story

• Pregnancy Aid Clinic opens new facility in Forest Park

  

  Published October 20, 2016

  FOREST PARK—The Pregnancy Aid Clinic purchased a former abortion clinic on Forest Parkway and is converting it into a pregnancy resource center that offers women alternatives to abortion. Services are available at the new location now. The facility, located at 531 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, can be reached by telephone at 404-763-HELP (4357). More information […] Full Story

• Magazine to help young people during confirmation prep

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 20, 2016

  SMYRNA—The 8,000 young people preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will soon receive a gift of encouragement. The Office of Formation and Discipleship of the archdiocese will unveil The Mark—a magazine designed for confirmation candidates in the ninth and 10th grades. Katherine Angulo, associate director of youth ministry for […] Full Story

• 75 years after he placed a fedora on her head, they’ve reached their diamond year

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 20, 2016

  LAWRENCEVILLE—Jack and Irene Marder of Lawrenceville had just two guests, who doubled as witnesses, at their 1941 wedding. Father Henry Faber married them at St. James Church in Penns Grove, New Jersey, two months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. There were no photographs taken and the bride carried no flowers. Although the marriage began […] Full Story

• Rough world needs women of faith, acting in mercy, AACCW speakers say

  

  By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
  Published October 20, 2016

  ATLANTA—In its 60th anniversary year, the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women chose the theme of mercy for its convention held at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria Sept. 16-18. Over 130 women of the archdiocese gathered to learn about child sex trafficking, a major part of human trafficking; the importance of listening to God’s […] Full Story

• Before the ballot, Atlanta faithful can find guidance on social teaching

  Published October 20, 2016

  ATLANTA—A series of videos created by the Office of Communications of the Archdiocese of Atlanta is available to help Catholic voters. The videos, most of them only a few minutes long, highlight moral values to guide Catholics as Election Day draws near. The topics cover a range of moral issues without telling people how to […] Full Story

• Two deacons ordained at Epiphany Byzantine Church

  Published October 20, 2016

  ROSWELL—The parish of Epiphany Byzantine Church in Roswell celebrated earlier this year as two men became deacons. These were the first ordinations at the Roswell church in almost 25 years. Bishop Kurt Burnette, of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic, elevated Subdeacons Michael P. Tisma and James J. Smith to the Holy Order of Deacon […] Full Story

• Fund to help sex trafficking victims on Georgia ballot Nov. 8

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 20, 2016

  ATLANTA—Josephine Cummings for more than 10 years worked in the dark corners of society where vulnerable teens were lured into abusive sexual situations and where adults profited from their pain. There was the 13-year-old who ran away from home. She was picked up, driven out of state and then spent months being intimidated and sexually […] Full Story

• Voices raised in concern at Summit on Violence

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 20, 2016

  DECATUR—At a community gathering at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, African-American parents and grandparents voiced fears and frustrations about the shootings of unarmed black men by police officers. Michael Arceneaux, of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Atlanta, was distressed about what to say to youngsters about the violence that has dominated headlines. “I see all […]

• Leaders in youth ministry come to north Georgia for national institute

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 20, 2016

  TIGER—Youth ministers from across Georgia and the nation came together for a team huddle at the Institute for Catholic Youth Ministry held Sept. 19-22 at Camp Covecrest in Tiger. The youth ministers gathered at the mountaintop camp to hear what their counterparts are doing and to learn from national leaders in youth ministry. It was […] Full Story

• Archbishop prays for rekindling of St. Francis’ ‘wonder’ over God’s creation

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 20, 2016

  ATLANTA—On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. 4, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated a Mass to honor those who work in environmental sustainability and all who love and care for the earth. The inaugural Green Mass was celebrated at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The text of St. Francis’ “Canticle of the […] Full Story

• Aquatically adept St. Pius water polo team wins state championship

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published October 20, 2016

  CUMMING—St. Pius X held off a late comeback by the Southern Crescent Aquatic Team of Peachtree City to win 4-3 in the 2016 Georgia High School Water Polo Association state championship at the Cumming Aquatic Center Oct. 9. It was the team’s fifth championship since 2007 and its first since 2012. The St. Pius High […] Full Story

• Georgia lawyers, judges pray for justice in a climate of ‘mistrust … and fear’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 20, 2016

  ATLANTA—Dozens of judges and clergy in scarlet robes and stoles entered the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to the music of the Midtown Brass Quintet and the voices of the St. Thomas More Schola. Attorneys, police officers and judges joined Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to pray Thursday, Oct. 13, for those who administer […] Full Story

• St. Pius grads earn places on UGA homecoming court

  Published October 20, 2016

  ATHENS—St. Pius X alumni Aneek James ‘13 and Frank Martin ‘13 were two of the five men recently chosen for the University of Georgia Homecoming Court. James was nominated by the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Society and Martin by the university’s visitors center. James and Martin were chosen from 220 nominees. The Homecoming King and […]

• Playing in the dirt for a good cause

  

  Published October 20, 2016

  LILBURN—St. John Neumann School is answering Pope Francis’ charge to care for the world’s common home. Playing in the dirt is now a part of every student’s education at St. John Neumann Regional School, Lilburn. With the help of the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, the Captain Planet Foundation, and hard-working parent volunteers, the school […] Full Story

• Holy Spirit senior’s carpet design chosen by Mohawk

  Published October 20, 2016

  ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Prep School senior Andi Rozelle won a national design contest sponsored by the Mohawk Group, a flooring and textiles manufacturer. Rozelle’s design was selected from submissions in a national high school competition to create the company’s next “scratch art” carpet, a sustainable carpet line made from recycled fibers. Her design will be manufactured […] Full Story