Georgia
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Linda Gillespie Delgross to speak at August Magnificat for women
Published July 7, 2016
ATLANTA—The speaker for the August Magnificat meal has a quotation on suffering taped next to her desk to remind her of who she is called to be. “Never say to God, ‘Enough.’ Simply say, ‘I am ready.’” Putting her whole energy into life—whatever comes—is the nature of Linda Gillespie Delgross, whether it concerns the everyday […]
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Diocesan IT professionals discuss new trends, network
Published July 7, 2016
ATLANTA—Diocesan information technology professionals from the U.S. and Canada came to Atlanta for the Diocesan Information Systems Conference. Some 14 archdioceses, 34 dioceses and nearly 30 vendors participated in the event, organized to encourage workers to learn about new trends in the specialty and build networks and brainstorm ideas to best serve information technology for […]
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Emergency department tech receives top hospital award
Published July 7, 2016
ATHENS—Debbie Boyle, an emergency department supply tech at St. Mary’s Hospital, Athens, received the highest award from St. Mary’s Healthcare System. Boyle was honored with the 2016 Catherine McAuley Award. The award, named in honor of the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, was presented at the June 14 Tenure Banquet, honoring 278 employees for […] Full Story
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St. Pius X alum on 2016 U.S. Olympic swim team
Published July 7, 2016
ATLANTA—St. Pius X High School alumnus Gunnar Bentz, class of 2014, has been named to the U.S. Olympic Swim Team for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Bentz claimed a spot on the 4×200-meter freestyle relay team when he finished fifth in the 200-meter freestyle event during the recent Olympic team […]
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The Silver Rose moves through Georgia, inspires devotion to Mary
Published July 7, 2016
ATLANTA—The Knights of Columbus of Georgia participated in the 2016 Silver Rose Run, an international tour of the silver rose and Our Lady of Guadalupe icon, symbols of the culture of life. The Silver Rose was transferred into Georgia from South Carolina at a Mass on May 29 at the Cathedral of St. John the […] Full Story
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Province meeting draws bishops to Savannah
Published July 7, 2016
SAVANNAH—Eight bishops from the Atlanta Province gathered in the Diocese of Savannah recently to discuss common topics and enjoy time together. The Savannah gathering took place in late June at the Catholic Pastoral Center, which included time of prayer together. Savannah Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., hosted the gathering. He spoke at the conclusion […] Full Story
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Unique club introduces youth to intense, beautiful sport of rowing
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 23, 2016ROSWELL—Some 150 rowers learn teamwork and persistence, along with the thrill of skimming over the water, as members of the St. Andrew Rowing Club. Among them are two who lined up against the best at the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships in early June, missing out on the semifinals by three seconds. Their performance was […] Full Story
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Creative parishioner answers call of Jubilee Year of Mercy and ‘Laudato Si´’
By CHRISTINE FARRIER, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 23, 2016CUMMING—Once a month, a group of industrious craftswomen comes together in an empty classroom of Good Shepherd Church Parish Life Center. They flatten, cut, loop and crochet plastic bag strips into sleeping pallets for the homeless, but their artistry resembles richly colored carpets, woven of hemp, upon which kings reclined long ago. Karen Blaser began […]
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Msgr. Frank Giusta, archdiocesan pastor and hospital chaplain, died June 13
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 23, 2016ATLANTA—Msgr. Frank J. Giusta’s ministry took him from a classroom in Atlanta’s former St. Joseph High School to a parish church on the border of El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico. A priest for 52 years, he served people with a focus on life’s practical needs. When hungry people showed up at his church door, […] Full Story
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More scholarships needed so young Christians stay in Holy Land, Franciscan says
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 23, 2016ATLANTA—The Franciscans have faced a host of challenges in the Holy Land as custodians of Christian shrines ever since St. Francis of Assisi traveled there in the 1200s during the Crusades and established a rapport with the ruling sultan. But in their sandals-on-the-ground view, today’s challenge is monumental with eternal relevance: to reverse the plummeting […] Full Story
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Deacons celebrate jubilee year in life-changing encounters in Rome
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 23, 2016ATLANTA—Five deacons from the Atlanta Archdiocese responded to a papal invitation to deacons worldwide to make a Holy Year of Mercy pilgrimage to Rome May 27-29. The five, who serve in parishes in Hartwell, Norcross, Atlanta and Marietta, participated in a conference for deacons and attended Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. […] Full Story
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Love of classics carries scholar from hybrid academy to Notre Dame
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 23, 2016CUMMING—Seeking a more intense learning experience, Jim Stewart entered the first freshman class of St. John Bosco Academy in Forsyth County, a parent-inspired hybrid school focusing on classical education. While he experienced the inevitable frustrations of a school in formation, he embraced the format, studying independently and also attending classes three days a week. The […] Full Story
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Sibling rivalry, hard work propel Clarkesville teen to salutatorian
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 23, 2016CLARKESVILLE—As he plowed through Habersham Central High School with his nose to the grindstone, John Paul Hamilton faced competition close to home that kept him on his toes as the ninth of 12 children of Dr. James and Pamela Hamilton. That healthy dose of sibling rivalry from his 10 brothers and one sister, strong parental […] Full Story
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Elberton valedictorian headed for West Point
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 23, 2016ELBERTON—Gino Saponari Jr.’s greatest high school challenge was finding the moxie to step up and reach his potential at Elbert County Comprehensive High School in the quiet northeast Georgia town of Elberton. But strengthened in leadership, fitness and spirit through the school’s JROTC program, cross country team and other endeavors, he graduated as valedictorian and […]
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Two Hearts honored in all-night vigil June 3-4
Published June 23, 2016
ATLANTA—There was great attendance by hundreds of lay faithful at a special all-night vigil held at Christ the King Cathedral June 3-4, sponsored by the Alliance of the Two Hearts—Georgia chapter. The vigil was held on the solemnity of the Sacred Heart and the feast of the Immaculate Heart, which coincided with the first Friday […] Full Story
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Together, Hapeville parish pays off long-standing debt
Published June 23, 2016
HAPEVILLE—St. John the Evangelist Church celebrated a recent milestone: “We are debt free!” The community worked together to erase a long-standing $350,000 debt, reported Phillis Baker, the parish operations manager. From holding Kermess (Mexican) festivals and harvest dances to sock hops and second collections, parishioners and visitors reduced the debt little by little, she said, […] Full Story
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Marist School has history of Habitat firsts
Published June 23, 2016
ATLANTA—Marist students began working on Habitat for Humanity houses in 1985 and three years later established the Marist School Habitat chapter, the first high school Habitat for Humanity chapter in the world. In 2001, Marist created the first Women Build chapter. Two years later, the women completed their first home for a family. To date, […] Full Story
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Pinecrest’s Wind Symphony excels at festival
Published June 23, 2016
CUMMING—Pinecrest Academy’s Wind Symphony brought home several top prizes from the Williamsburg Worldstrides OnStage Music Festival held this spring. The symphony earned straight superior ratings at the festival. While only 285 students attend the private Catholic high school, the Pinecrest group won second place overall. “Our group was one of only two high school bands […]
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Hispanics feel the presence of God at the Eucharistic Congress
By DANIELA MORENO, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 10, 2016COLLEGE PARK—It’s a beautiful Saturday morning. Blue skies and white clouds are the witnesses to this colorful event full of joy, worship and music. It is 8:30 a.m. June 4 and the crowd is getting ready to start the procession into the Georgia International Convention Center where, once again, Catholics in Georgia gather to celebrate […]
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English track speakers proffer revelations of God’s mercy
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 10, 2016COLLEGE PARK—The speakers for the English track at the 2016 Eucharistic Congress wove stories and insights of mercy as they encouraged the thousands in attendance to follow a path of trusting God and service. The roster included a journalist, who spoke about Pope Francis; a woman, who joined the church despite her deeply held atheism; […]
