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• Chinese Catholic community acquires church in Norcross

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 6, 2016

  NORCROSS—The Chinese Catholic community has its own church home and hopes to begin celebrating Mass there in October. The new Holy Name of Jesus Chinese Catholic Mission recently purchased a former Baptist church in Norcross for what will be the hub of this small but growing faith community, which has gathered for years at All […]

• Cristo Rey Atlanta High School moving to larger site in 2017

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 6, 2016

  ATLANTA—Eight-foot-high letters will soon crown a downtown Atlanta office building to announce the future home of Cristo Rey Atlanta High School. The Jesuit-sponsored high school for students from families with lower incomes is outgrowing the Midtown Atlanta site where it opened in August 2014. Students in the fall of 2017 will be filing into classrooms […]

• Youth minister’s quirky office is place teens ‘can be themselves’

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 6, 2016

  JONESBORO—Most people stand and stare when paying a first visit to the office of youth minister Susan Baker at St. Philip Benizi Church in Jonesboro. From her collection of hundreds of Pez candy dispensers to original artwork and youth group photographs, there’s a lot for the eyes to take in. Baker’s cozy office in the […] Full Story

• Southside parishes join to offer family catechetical event

  Published October 6, 2016

  JONESBORO—Seven parishes from the Southside Deanery will join with the Archdiocese of Atlanta to host “Family: The Faith Lived,” for parents and catechists on Saturday, Nov. 12, at St. Philip Benizi Church in Jonesboro. All are welcome to attend. The day will begin with Mass at 8:30 a.m. followed by workshops through 3:40 p.m. The […] Full Story

• Christ the King School families learn to serve

  Published October 6, 2016

  ATLANTA—Hundreds of Christ the King School students and families took part in the inaugural CKS Family Day of Service assisting at 11 service projects. The recent event placed the students at St. Vincent de Paul, Atlanta Community Food Bank, 7 Bridges to Recovery and more. They completed many tasks, from filling dressers with clothes for […] Full Story

• University Catholic students examine gifts for ministry

  Published October 6, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Catholic student communities of the Atlanta University Center and Georgia State University held their first joint workshop on liturgy and ministry in the Catholic Church on Aug. 31. The workshop was held in the Lyke House Atrium, where some 20 students and three facilitators—Kevin Johnson, Kenneth Lewis and Father Urey Mark—examined the documents of … Continue reading University Catholic students examine gifts for ministry

• Knights serve breakfast for good cause at St. John Neumann

  

  Published October 6, 2016

  LILBURN—Ordering that extra serving of eggs and hash browns at the monthly family breakfast at St. John Neumann Church may not help the waistline, but it’s helping parish ministries. The breakfast success recently resulted in a donation of $890 from the Knights of Columbus, sponsors of the breakfast, to the special needs ministry at the […] Full Story

• Centro Hispano Marista receives $20,000 from Marists

  Published October 6, 2016

  ATLANTA—Centro Hispano Marista, a GED program for Hispanic adults, announced that it received a $20,000 grant from the Society of Mary, a religious congregation of priests and brothers known as the Marists. Established in 2012 to address the educational and spiritual needs of the Hispanic immigrant population in Atlanta, Centro Hispano Marista helps students pass … Continue reading Centro Hispano Marista receives $20,000 from Marists

• Notre Dame students put first aid training into action

  Published October 6, 2016

  DULUTH—Last year, Notre Dame Academy partnered with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to hire a full-time athletic trainer, Amanda Clements, to help monitor the safety of students during athletic activities and events, as well as to develop emergency plans to keep students safe. Three emergency medical training events have helped students and parents to think how […] Full Story

• World War II hero’s remains brought home to grateful Euart family

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published September 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—Answering the call to duty, Army Capt. Elwood Euart never stopped climbing and lifting others up until his last breath in 1942. Upon escape from a sinking ship, he reentered and extended a rope to rescue trapped soldiers in the ultimate heroic sacrifice. Serving as a troop carrier during World War II, the SS President […]

• College students embrace Catholic Relief Services’ mission for justice

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
  Published September 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—Nathalie Borgella has a passion for “taking care of the poor, the sick, the lowly.” The political science major at Spelman College, in Atlanta, is channeling her desire into a new service as a Catholic Relief Services student ambassador. It is important for her to serve people. She knows people outside the campus gates need […]

• St. Mother Teresa exhibit, relic to travel around archdiocese

  Published September 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—An exhibit of 75 full color panels depicting the life story of St. Mother Teresa of Kolkata will be available for viewing at a number of parishes around the Archdiocese of Atlanta, beginning this month. The vibrant panels, provided by the Missionaries of Charity, St. Teresa’s religious order, tell the saint’s story from birth, tell […]

• Synod spokesman looks at pope’s mercy theme with local priests, bishops

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff writer
  Published September 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—Mercy, the cornerstone of Pope Francis’ ministry, was also the focus of an assembly of Catholic bishops and priests from Georgia and North and South Carolina hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta Aug. 22-24. Father Thomas Rosica, who served as the English language spokesperson for the most recent Synod of Bishops held at the Vatican, […]

• Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces 2016 spring grant awards

  Published September 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 40 grants totaling $140,000 for the 2016 spring grant cycle from the Community Services Fund, General Fund, Goizueta Fund, Nellie Dodd McAdams Fund, Conrads Family Education Fund, and the Archbishop Donoghue Fund for Life. Nancy Coveny, executive director, announced that these grants will support the Catholic community through […]

• Life Chain: Prayers and a silent witness for life

  Published September 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—Life Chain is a prayer chain and silent public witness for life and against abortion. While Life Chain is held in October, which is Respect Life Month in the Catholic Church, the witness is a non-denominational event. In its 29th year, Life Chain is held throughout the United States and Canada on the first Sunday […]

• Deacon Edward D. Rademacher, of St. Monica Church, dies

  Published September 23, 2016

  DULUTH—Deacon Edward D. Rademacher died on Tuesday, Sept. 13. He was 69. Deacon Rademacher was married to his wife, Jo Ann, his high school sweetheart, for over 44 years and was a father and grandfather. A retired financial analyst, he was ordained to the permanent diaconate for the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Feb. 8, 2008, […]

• Upcoming pilgrimage offers timely spiritual journey to Marian shrines

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff writer
  Published September 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—A pilgrimage to the Marian shrines of Fatima and Lourdes and the opportunity to walk a portion of the ancient Camino de Santiago pilgrimage path in Spain is being offered by The Georgia Bulletin this coming April. The 11-day pilgrimage from April 18-28, 2017, which begins in Lisbon, Portugal, will occur during the year of […]

• Woodstock parish to hold service for aborted children

  Published September 23, 2016

  WOODSTOCK—A memorial service for aborted children will be held on Friday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Woodstock. With nearly 60 million abortions, most people know someone who has had an abortion and this service will be a time to commemorate that lost life. The evening will be filled with […] Full Story

• Georgia Knights offer free training in disaster preparedness

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff writer
  Published September 23, 2016

  MARIETTA—Only 24 percent of Georgians say they are fully prepared in the event of a natural disaster or emergency, according to the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. Faith communities can play an important role in both training of members and responding to such emergencies. Sal Gullo, state disaster coordinator for the Georgia Knights of Columbus, has […]

• ‘No kinship, no peace,’ says Jesuit who started industries for ex-gang members

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published September 22, 2016

  DECATUR—Former gang member Michael Jenkins was serving his second prison sentence for robbery in California when he decided things had to change. Seven months into a training program at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, Jenkins’ life is on track. He is working as a firefighter, having gang tattoos removed, and striving to be a better […]