Georgia
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Come to pray at the 2016 Congress
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published May 26, 2016COLLEGE PARK—It’s time, it’s almost time to gather for the annual celebration of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The month of June and the feast of Corpus Christi together signal that it’s time for the 21st annual Eucharistic Congress, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and hosted by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory […]
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Pinecrest makes prom possible for others
Published May 26, 2016
CUMMING—As the costs of prom top $1,000, Pinecrest Academy students began a local chapter of Becca’s Closet (beccascloset.org), a national organization that provides formal dresses to those who may not be able to afford them. Beginning in February, prom dress donations were accepted at the school. Young ladies shopping for dresses were invited to visit […] Full Story
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New ultrasound machine blessed for Butts County pregnancy center
Published May 26, 2016
JACKSON—On Tuesday, April 12, Father Diosmar Natad, of St. Mary Mother of God Church, blessed a new ultrasound machine at the Butts County Pregnancy Resource Center, along with members of the Knights of Columbus Danny McMichael Council 12984, staff and volunteers. The arrival of the ultrasound machine, and its associated capabilities, marks the end of […] Full Story
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Athens students create winning art for statewide contest
Published May 26, 2016
ATHENS—Three St. Joseph School, Athens, young artists have had their designs chosen as winners in the statewide Give Wildlife a Chance poster contest. Kindergarten student Ginna Dugas won first place in her grade level for her drawing of sea turtles done with sharpie and tempo. Clayton Scott, in second grade at the Athens Catholic school, […]
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Mercy sister honored at outreach home she helped start
Published May 26, 2016
ATLANTA—The weekend of May 14 and 15, Sister of Mercy Carolyn Oberkirch was welcomed back by the Interfaith Outreach Home community and the Our Lady of the Assumption Church community. Sister Carolyn arrived in 1974 to teach first grade at Our Lady of the Assumption School. After several years, Sister Carolyn switched her ministry to […] Full Story
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At St. Catherine’s, students rally in faith, honor patron saint
Published May 12, 2016
KENNESAW—Students, teachers and parents of St. Catherine of Siena School in Kennesaw participated in Faith Rally 2016 on April 29. The rally, commemorating the feast day of St. Catherine of Siena, included a Mass, Eucharistic procession and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the gymnasium, where adoration was held. Bishop Luis R. Zarama celebrated Mass […] Full Story
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Restoration work to begin at historic Sharon Catholic church
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 12, 2016SHARON—The oldest parish site in the Atlanta Archdiocese is undergoing a preservation effort with the hope of drawing people to what its supporters call “the cradle of Catholic Georgia.” Built in 1883, the wood-frame Church of the Purification, located some 100 miles east of Atlanta, is the focus of a conservation campaign. The Friends of […]
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Father Anthony Delisi, Cistercian monk and priest, dies
Published May 12, 2016
CONYERS—Father Anthony Delisi, Cistercian monk and priest of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, died peacefully with the company of his brother monks praying at his side on Monday, May 9. He was 87. His body will be received at the monastery church on Friday, May 13, at 5 p.m. before vespers and […] Full Story
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Join in a vision of peace at May 20 program of ‘Fatima, Altar of the World’
Published May 12, 2016
ATLANTA—In the spring of 1916, the wonders began. Three rural shepherds, siblings Francisco and Jacinta Marto, 7 and 8, and their cousin Lucia dos Santos, 9, saw a supernatural light in the form of what seemed to be a young man. Over a year later, on the 13th of October, 1917, an estimated 70,000 pilgrims […]
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Like early Christians, women, youth of year ‘continue the works of the Holy Spirit’
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 12, 2016JOHNS CREEK— In the works of mercy, charity and vitality that outstanding women and young people are accomplishing in their parishes, “we can still behold the activity of God’s Holy Spirit in our own time,” Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said April 16. Fifty-eight women and 59 high school seniors, representing a total of 71 parishes, […] Full Story
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George Aulbach dies; devoted expertise to serving Catholic community
Published May 12, 2016
ROSWELL—George L. Aulbach helped the Atlanta Archdiocese open five new Catholic schools and two retirement communities in the metro area. He gave 25 years of volunteer service on various archdiocesan boards to the Catholic community, including Catholic Housing Initiatives, a Catholic schools implementation committee, and the Archdiocesan Finance Council. Aulbach died on Wednesday, April 27. […]
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Corpus Christi’s ‘Mama Gini’ is ‘like a diamond in your hand’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 12, 2016STONE MOUNTAIN—“Mama Gini” is a term of deep affection earned by Gini Eagen who for 30 years has served the refugees, the poor, and the community in need at Corpus Christi Church. A colleague said, “She has never met a soul she doesn’t love.” And that affection recently was showered on her. On Saturday, April […] Full Story
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Fayetteville parish mourns death of pastor, Father Michael McWhorter
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 12, 2016FAYETTEVILLE—A Georgia-born priest, Father Michael McWhorter loved Civil War history, his family’s Southern roots, his faith, and, most especially, the Eucharist. Father McWhorter, 52, died unexpectedly April 29, in his sleep. It was discovered when he failed to come to St. Gabriel Church for Mass. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was principal celebrant of the funeral […]
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New program offers 40 grants to try local Catholic schools
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 12, 2016SMYRNA—Welcoming new students to archdiocesan schools is the goal of a pilot tuition reduction grant program announced May 12 by the Office of Catholic Schools. The Welcome Grant program of the Archdiocese of Atlanta will provide reduced tuition to families who want to give Catholic schools a try. The archdiocesan grant program is modeled after […]
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On the Deck is Alpha this summer
Published May 12, 2016
SMYRNA—On the Deck, a program of the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Young Adult Ministry, will present Alpha on Tuesdays June 14 to Aug. 2 at the Chancery of the archdiocese, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, Smyrna. The free programs begin at 7 p.m. and are for college students, ages 18 to 25. Alpha is a chance […]
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Archdiocese donates building to serve homeless pregnant women
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 12, 2016EAST POINT—Sheltering Grace Ministry has a new facility to serve more homeless pregnant women. Local dignitaries, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, celebrated as Sheltering Grace settled into an East Point senior care building that had sat vacant for a decade. The building served as a Catholic personal care home for the elderly known as St. […]
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Archbishop to speak at Theology on Tap
Published May 12, 2016
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be the featured speaker at Theology on Tap on Friday, May 27, at Holy Spirit Church, 4465 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, in McDonough Hall. The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and is a program of the young adult ministry at Holy Spirit Church. Theology on Tap is open […]
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Women invited to Bible study of Book of Jonah
Published May 12, 2016
ATLANTA—On the five Thursdays in the month of June, Keri Allen, leader of “Proclaim My Word,” life application Bible studies, will be presenting a study of the Book of Jonah. Titled “When God Says Go … Don’t Say No!”, this Bible study for the women of the Atlanta Archdiocese will be held at Holy Spirit […] Full Story
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U.S., Mideast Christian leaders vow to work for peace, increase advocacy
By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
Published April 29, 2016ATLANTA (CNS)—Christian churches have a responsibility to work to bring the chronic conflict in the Middle East to a just peace, and more effective advocacy is needed in the United States, said church leaders meeting in Atlanta. Nearly 40 heads of Christian churches and church-related organizations in the U.S. and the Holy Land adopted a […] Full Story
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Shelter director Katie Bashor finished her race, with love
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 28, 2016ATLANTA—For more than three decades, Katie Bashor lovingly served Atlanta’s homeless at Central Night Shelter, an ecumenical ministry of the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Central Presbyterian Church. On April 23, friends and loved ones, co-workers and students, former and current shelter guests came to Mass at the Shrine in celebration of Katie’s […] Full Story
