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• Special needs youth ministry program is ‘a gift from God’ for families

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published August 4, 2016

  JOHNS CREEK—Five members of St. Brigid Church received the sacrament of confirmation this spring as one aspect of a parish ministry for middle and high school students with disabilities that uses teen volunteers. Nicole Fehd, Daniel Medina, Joseph Newton, Abraham Vigil and Gavin Wise received the sacrament of confirmation during the Saturday vigil Mass April […] Full Story

• Century-old skylight reborn with icons of Christ, evangelists

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—David Adams has designed windows to heighten the beauty of church sanctuaries since the 1970s. But a just completed project at St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church tested his skill and nerves. “It was daunting … but a joy also,” Adams said. It was a first for him to create a Byzantine icon—an imposing depiction […]

• Sale puts historic Catholic land ‘in friendly hands’

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published August 4, 2016

  SMYRNA—With the signing of a few documents on July 20, Cathedral of Christ the King parishioner Betsy Orr became owner of 200 acres surrounding the historic Locust Grove cemetery in Taliaferro County. The cemetery, dating to 1794, is where many of the earliest Roman Catholic settlers are buried and is the oldest Catholic cemetery in […] Full Story

• World Youth Day emcee to speak at All Saints Church

  Published August 4, 2016

  DUNWOODY—Do you want to experience your faith and live life more deeply? Then don’t miss “Reboot! Live!” on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at All Saints Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody. “Reboot!” runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The program speaker will be Chris Stefanick, a dynamic, internationally acclaimed speaker and author. Stefanick was the emcee […] Full Story

• Local pilgrims see ‘miles of youth,’ greet pope

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Atlanta area pilgrims joined millions of young Catholics from across the globe visiting Poland for World Youth Day events July 25-31. More than 10 parishes and groups from the Archdiocese of Atlanta journeyed to the native land of St. Pope John Paul II for the meeting of young people with bishops, catechists and Pope Francis […]

• Tribunal offers sessions on ‘Marriage, Annulment and the RCIA’

  By KARREN DE BOW, Special to the Bulletin
  Published August 4, 2016

  SMYRNA—A June 11 presentation by the Metropolitan Tribunal on “Marriage, Annulment and the RCIA” for RCIA parish directors, team members and adult confirmation teams drew a fantastic response and exceeded all expectations. One hundred people registered for the two-hour session using online registration. They represented 42 parishes and missions of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Eight […]

• Iconic Atlanta tavern blessed before reopening

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Amid the massive dust-covered wooden bar and workers in hardhats and an uncooperative air conditioner, Manuel’s Tavern was blessed. Scores of people, including employees and longtime supporters, crowded into the Poncey-Highland neighborhood pub on July 25 with its floor still protected by paper. Brian Maloof, who now runs the tavern begun by his late father, […]

• Catholic, Jewish communities to sponsor event on tolerance

  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta, together with the American Jewish Committee Atlanta, will hold a special evening on Thursday, Sept. 8, entitled “Repairing the World: Our Responsibility for Tolerance.” The discussion will be held at The Temple in midtown Atlanta, 1589 Peachtree St., NE. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and a reception will begin at […]

• Dedicated teacher Bill Clarke reaches out to the senior community

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Bill Clarke isn’t ashamed of the term “senior citizen.” He’s empowered by it. And he’s passionate about helping Catholic leaders realize the significant contributions he and his fellow seniors can make to the church if given the opportunity. The first time Clarke tried to retire, he was 55. After the third attempt, he realized he […] Full Story

• Interfaith prayer service to be held Aug. 29

  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will join members of the Jewish and Muslim communities, as well as other Christian denominations, for an evening prayer service Aug. 29, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Marist School. Those gathered will remember in prayer the people who have been martyred for their faith. The discussion will focus on how […]

• ‘Catholics Come Home’ television series with a local flair to air on EWTN

  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—The second season of the “Catholics Come Home” television series will premiere on Eternal Word Television Network on Sunday, Sept. 4, at 9 p.m. The episodes in this season, which will air every Sunday for the following 12 weeks, feature scenes filmed locally at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Woodstock, and St. Peter Chanel Church, […]

• Our Lady of Lourdes to host Evening Prayer for St. Dominic Aug. 8

  Published August 4, 2016

  ATLANTA—Our Lady of Lourdes Church will host an Evening Prayer for St. Dominic, as part of the 800th jubilee celebration of the Dominican Order, part of a yearlong series honoring the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans). All are welcome to attend this event, which is free. The event is co-sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes […]

• Atlanta pilgrims to World Youth Day sent forth with Mass, prayer

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published July 22, 2016

  ATLANTA—The 2016 World Youth Day Pilgrims Mass, held Wednesday, July 13, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, was a time of prayer and fellowship for young people preparing to make the journey to Krakow, Poland. Representatives of more than 10 parishes and groups attended the evening Mass, organized by the Young Adult […] Full Story

• Donations needed to fill empty shelves at St. Vincent de Paul food pantries

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published July 20, 2016

  ATLANTA—With just a few weeks left in the summer season, the food pantries of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia are running low on non-perishable items for families in need. Area food banks often have shortages during the summer. Many children of the clients served by SVdP Georgia participate in free and reduced […]

• Music, drama paired with prayer, confession in EPIC youth program

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published July 18, 2016

  CUMMING—EPIC, an evening for youth of live music, drama and dancing as well as adoration and confession, returns Sunday, Aug. 28, to the Warehouse in Cumming. Developed by the youth ministry team and clergy of St. Brendan the Navigator Church, EPIC is for high school students. The teens socialize at the venue’s coffeehouse and vie […]

• Archbishop Gregory asks for outpouring of prayer

  

  Published July 9, 2016

  ATLANTA—An ecumenical prayer service for the nation took place Sunday, July 10, at 4 p.m. at Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, where Dr. Gil Watson is senior pastor. Msgr. Francis McNamee, rector of the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, took part on behalf of the Catholic community. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory […]

• Alpha encourages college students to wrestle with faith questions

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 7, 2016

  SMYRNA—Scores of college-age women and men—from the questioning to the believer—are exploring fundamental Christian beliefs to get to know God better. For eight weeks, the archdiocesan Office of Formation and Discipleship is hosting Tuesday night gatherings with Alpha, an international evangelization program. Alpha is this year’s focus for On the Deck, the annual weekly gathering […] Full Story

• New Georgia priests hail from around the world

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—The ordination of four new priests for the Archdiocese of Atlanta is a time for rejoicing in an “abundant harvest,” said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. At the rite of ordination June 25 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, Archbishop Gregory said the newly ordained are gifts in response to the prayers of […]

• Rockdale Catholics remember beloved veterans

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 7, 2016

  CONYERS—A row of white crosses and American flags along the edge of St. Pius X Church property reminded passing drivers and parishioners of the sacrifices of veterans on July 4. Members of the parish commemorated the contributions of their late family members and friends who served this country by wearing a military uniform. Folks like […]

• With dental drills, Mercy Care clinic extends healing, compassion

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—Outside the doors of the Mercy Care clinic, within view of the towers of downtown, patients wait, hoping to get a coveted walk-in slot in the dental clinic. For those who work at the clinic on Decatur Street, their work goes beyond pulling teeth and filling cavities. It is about lifting people up whom others […]