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• Marist School campus transformed after successful campaign

  Published September 1, 2016

  ATLANTA—Marist School has announced the conclusion of “The Way. The Hope. The Promise. The Campaign for Marist School,” a $35 million capital campaign. The campaign, which exceeded its goal by raising $37.2 million, has funded all of the projects of the first phase of the school’s campus master plan. Additionally, $3.9 million of the total […]

• St. Pius X volleyball team defends home court

  

  Published September 1, 2016

  ATLANTA—St. Pius X defeated Alpharetta’s Chattahoochee High School Aug. 24 in three straight sets (25-15, 25-11, 25-9). St. Pius had 39 kills, 16 aces and 36 digs in three sets of play. Seniors Katie Parnell and Clare Naughton led the team with eight kills apiece, followed by six each from seniors Caroline Guynn and Chloe […]

• Two SPX students named National Hispanic Scholars

  Published September 1, 2016

  ATLANTA—Nicholas Caceres and Carson Seramur, students at St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, earned the honor of being among the top 2 percent of the more than 250,000 Hispanic students nationwide who have taken the PSAT examination. They were named National Hispanic Scholars in the College Boards National Hispanic Recognition Program. Their achievement will be […]

• Two earn Eagle Scout rank with Catholic projects

  

  Published September 1, 2016

  SNELLVILLE—Two Catholic young men earned the Eagle Scout, the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts of America. Their service projects helped a parish and monastery. Jerry C. Baker III, who goes by Chad, a member of Troop 598 in Sugar Hill, recently completed his Boy Scout Eagle service project at the Monastery of the […] Full Story

• St. John the Evangelist graduate swam for Haiti

  Published September 1, 2016

  HAPEVILLE—Naomy Grand’Pierre wasn’t just chasing Olympic glory. She had larger goals in mind. The 2010 graduate of St. John the Evangelist School, Hapeville, swam for Team Haiti during the recent Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The school hosted a viewing party, attracting friends and family when Grand’Pierre competed in the women’s 50-meter freestyle swim. […] Full Story

• New class of medical residents learn skills at St. Mary’s Hospital

  Published September 1, 2016

  ATHENS—The Internal Medicine Residency Program, a joint effort of the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership and St. Mary’s Health Care System, this summer welcomed its second group of medical residents. The 10 residents are in the final phase of their medical education. Each completed medical school and now begins a three-year medical residency that […]

• Knights raise more than $2,500 for altar server scholarships

  

  Published September 1, 2016

  FLOWERY BRANCH—Prince of Peace Knights of Columbus Council 13457 hosted an elegant, three-course dinner for 90 patrons to support parish altar server scholarships. The event was celebrated in honor of the council’s chaplain, Deacon Bill Speed, and his contributions to the parish for the past 40 years. He is the namesake of the altar server […]

• Mercy softball team loses on the road against Galloway

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff photographer
  Published September 1, 2016

  ATLANTA—In a softball game Aug. 23, the Galloway School team scored 10 runs during the first inning. Our Lady of Mercy scored its first two runs in the second inning and seven more in the third, but in the end OLM was outpaced by Galloway, losing 24-9. Mercy head coach Kevin Walker said he has […]

• District 19 Knights recognized for charitable works

  Published September 1, 2016

  SAVANNAH—Knights of Columbus councils in Newnan, Peachtree City and Fayetteville were recognized for their joint project to help Jamaican missions. The recognition came during the service programs award presentation at the Knights of Columbus Georgia State Convention in Savannah in May. Each year, service awards are presented to Knights councils in Georgia for superior work […]

• Athens women to hike The Camino

  Published September 1, 2016

  ATHENS—Two Athens women are planning to hike The Camino de Santiago de Compostela (The Way of St. James of Compostela), the pilgrimage route to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. The two Athens residents, Marianne Reeves and Marty Ledenham, trained together but first met on a Kennesaw Mountain hike sponsored by the […]

• Atlanta priest Father Caballejo serves military

  

  Published September 1, 2016

  ATLANTA—Father Yuen S. Caballejo is a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta serving as a military chaplain. Earlier this year, he participated in a training exercise called “Saber Strike 16,” a 2,436-kilometer road march from Germany to Tapa, Estonia, using military tactical vehicles. The route took the troops through Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia and Lithuania. […]

• Schools help kindergartners, parents on first day of school

  Published September 1, 2016

  ROSWELL—Two Catholic schools took special steps to welcome kindergartners and help their parents feel at ease as well as school opened in August. Queen of Angels School, Roswell, a kindergarten through eighth-grade school, let kindergarten parents walk their students to their classroom. Then the parents were invited to gather together in the Media Center for […]

• Jam session brings a cool vibe to Chancery workday

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 19, 2016

  SMYRNA—Brendan Dudley jammed with a pianist and a saxophonist as he played the drums in the dorms of the Catholic University of America. “The three of us would rock out, have fun, and the hallway went crazy,” he said, surrounded by the drums of his trap set. The crew, dubbed The Incandescents, would count on […]

• ‘Third and 8’ with Holy Spirit’s new head football coach

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff photographer
  Published August 19, 2016

  ATLANTA—In April, Shawn Coury was introduced as the new head football coach at Holy Spirit Prep School. He succeeded David Rosenzweig, who led the team to a 9-12 record over two seasons, while also serving as the upper school assistant principal and social sciences department chair. “We appreciate everything he (Rosenzweig) has done for the […] Full Story

• St. John Vianney holds a Taste Fest

  By Michael Alexander, Staff Photographer
  Published August 18, 2016

  LITHIA SPRINGS—Hundreds of parishioners attended the Taste of St. John Vianney Church in Lithia Springs on Saturday, Aug. 6. Under various tents cuisine from Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe and South America was served to eager patrons. In addition to the food, the festival included games, face painting, music and a large water slide for […]

• Hispanic leaders challenged to take resources, put them to work in parishes

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published August 18, 2016

  SMYRNA—Over 90 Spanish-speaking leaders from about 30 parishes participated Aug. 6 in the annual Encounter of Hispanic Ministries, where they received formation, practical resources and inspiration to more intentionally grow and integrate their ministries in parishes and deaneries. They were then sent forth to catechize and evangelize the faithful and fortify Hispanic ministries across north […] Full Story | En Español

• Masses in Atlanta to celebrate canonization of St. Teresa of Kolkata

  Published August 18, 2016

  ATLANTA—Two special Masses are planned in the Atlanta Archdiocese for St. Teresa of Kolkata, on Sunday, Sept. 4, the day of her canonization in Rome, and Monday, Sept. 5, the day designated as her feast day. All are invited to participate in the Masses and celebrations. On Sunday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m., the day […]

• Revival for Catholic parents will breathe new life into the vocation of parenting

  Published August 18, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Catholic Parent Revival (CPR) is coming to archdiocesan parishes beginning in September with programs in English and Spanish. The program for parents and grandparents is part of the Strong Catholic Families National Initiative and uses music and song, inspiring messages, stories and prayer to support and motivate. CPR evenings in English will be held […]

• Priests chosen as regional deans will serve on Priest Personnel Review Board

  Published August 18, 2016

  ATLANTA—Beginning in July, a priest who is newly elected and appointed as dean in any of 10 geographic deaneries of the Atlanta Archdiocese will also serve on the Priest Personnel Review Board. The board “advises the archbishop on all personnel matters involving archdiocesan priests that serve in our parishes and missions,” said Bishop David P. […]

• All women of archdiocese invited to AACCW’s 60th convention

  Published August 18, 2016

  ATLANTA—“Women of Faith Showing Mercy” is the theme for the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women’s 60th anniversary convention to be held Friday to Sunday, September 16-18, at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria, Atlanta. All women of the archdiocese are invited to attend. The organization sends the message that now is the time for […] Full Story