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• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […]

• Two women find friendship is their common language

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published July 7, 2016

  CLARKSTON—Fatma, a Syrian refugee and mother of five children, loves treating her friend Susan Scollo to steaming cups of tea and coffee flavored with cinnamon, and homemade chocolate and coconut desserts. Scollo, a volunteer with Catholic Charities Atlanta’s Refugee Resettlement Services, visits Fatma weekly to help with errands or sort through documents. After violence forced […] Full Story

• Retiring Irish pastor has embodied title of Good Shepherd, archbishop says

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 7, 2016

  CUMMING—Cars lined the street, filled every available parking space, and took over the Church of the Good Shepherd’s lawn, as thousands filled the church to thank Father Frank Richardson for his years of service. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the Mass that honored Good Shepherd’s pastor, who is retiring after more than 20 years as […]

• In support of the Eucharistic Congress, noted art historian to speak

  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—Elizabeth Lev, an American-born art historian who resides in Rome and is a Catholic commentator on the church, will be a featured speaker at a special archdiocesan fundraiser for the annual Eucharistic Congress. The evening, including dinner and cocktails, includes a presentation by Lev called “The Eucharist, Mercy in Art.” It will be held on […] Full Story

• Deacon Wayne Smith, engineer, carpenter and sometime Santa, dies at 73

  Published July 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—Deacon Wayne D. Smith, of Atlanta, died on June 10. He was 73. Born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, he proudly served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Vietnam and then in the National Guard before embarking on a career in civil engineering. He worked on such notable projects as the underground rail system at […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […]

• 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

• 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 […]

• 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 […]

• 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

• Unique club introduces youth to intense, beautiful sport of rowing

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2016

  ROSWELL—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

• Creative parishioner answers call of Jubilee Year of Mercy and ‘Laudato Si´’

  

  By CHRISTINE FARRIER, Special to the Bulletin
  Published June 23, 2016

  CUMMING—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 […]

• Msgr. Frank Giusta, archdiocesan pastor and hospital chaplain, died June 13

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—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

• More scholarships needed so young Christians stay in Holy Land, Franciscan says

  

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

  ATLANTA—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

• Deacons celebrate jubilee year in life-changing encounters in Rome

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2016

  ATLANTA—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. […]