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• 5K to raise funds for UGA Catholic Center outreach, alternative spring breaks

  

  Published March 18, 2016

  ATHENS—The 38th annual 5K Human Race will take place on the streets of Athens on Saturday morning, April 16, with the goal of funding charitable projects of the Franciscan-staffed University of Georgia Catholic Center. Last year’s race drew over 250 participants and raised over $25,000 for Franciscan Outreach Ministries, which supports many local services that […]

• Plight of refugees touches hearts at Holy Trinity Church, leading to action

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2016

  PEACHTREE CITY—Parishioners of Holy Trinity Church in Peachtree City have answered the plea of Pope Francis to sponsor refugees by adopting a family of 11 fleeing persecution in Myanmar. Before the Sunday Angelus at St. Peter’s Square on Sept. 6, 2015, the pope appealed to all European parishes, monasteries and religious communities to host a […] Full Story

• Vigil at Jackson prison March 31 for inmate Joshua Bishop

  Published March 17, 2016

  SMYRNA—The execution of death row inmate Joshua Bishop is scheduled for Thursday, March 31, at 7 p.m. As part of an effort to increase the Catholic presence at death penalty prayer vigils, organizers have scheduled a bus trip that day for those who want to participate in a prayer vigil on the grounds of the […] Full Story

• Pilgrimage for Immigrants to be held in Holy Week

  Published March 17, 2016

  ATLANTA—The eighth annual Holy Week Pilgrimage for Immigrants on Wednesday, March 23, is an act of faith, solidarity and hospitality. “2 Miles of Solidarity and Love” will start at Plaza Fiesta, 4166 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, with prayer and fellowship at 1 p.m. The walk begins with a police escort at 1:30 p.m. Walkers should […] Full Story

• Ecumenical pilgrimage offers Good Friday challenge

  Published March 17, 2016

  ATLANTA—The 36th annual Ecumenical Good Friday Pilgrimage (Urban Way of the Cross), sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta Justice and Peace Ministries, will be held Good Friday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. All are welcome to participate The pilgrimage will begin at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, located at 48 Martin […]

• Father Joseph M. Peek died March 14

  Published March 17, 2016

  ATLANTA—Father Joseph M. Peek passed away on Monday, March 14, surrounded by his parents and siblings in prayer. Father Peek was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in February 2002, the year of his ordination to the priesthood, and underwent a bone marrow transplant in 2003. He suffered severe complications during the remaining years of his […] Full Story

• Sister says lonely work of building bridges affirmed by pope’s words

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published March 17, 2016

  ATLANTA—Although she doesn’t keep a daily journal, when it comes to important events Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of Network, the Catholic social justice lobby, takes copious notes. Pope Francis’ address to America’s senators and representatives in Congress last September was one of those important occasions. Sister Simone, a member of the Sisters of Social […] Full Story

• Catholic Fest brings together 800 middle schoolers from 40 parishes

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published March 17, 2016

  LILBURN—More than 800 students spent a recent Saturday meeting new friends and learning ways to perform acts of mercy at the annual Middle School Catholic Fest at St. John Neumann Church in Lilburn. The festival-like event, held Feb. 27, included praise and worship, adoration, activities and carnival treats. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory was celebrant of […]

• Mass reveals ‘bigger picture’ of faith community to those with disabilities

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published March 17, 2016

  ROSWELL—As she said goodbye to her students, Maria Khote kissed each one on the head. “Adios, mi amor,” she said, as each child hugged her tightly. Khote brought 13 families from St. Joseph Church in Dalton to the biannual Faith and Sharing Mass, hosted by the archdiocesan Disabilities Ministry on Sunday, March 6, at St. […] Full Story

• St. Jude student to dance at World Irish Dance Championships

  Published March 17, 2016

  ATLANTA—Georgia Stephens, a sixth-grader at St. Jude the Apostle School, will compete as a soloist at the 2016 World Irish Dance Championships, in Glasgow, Scotland, March 21-27. She prepared for months for the international contest that combines strength, athleticism, musicality and artistry. Georgia qualified by placing in the top 10 percent of her age group […] Full Story

• Public school students lead Ash Wednesday services

  

  Published March 17, 2016

  ALPHARETTA—On Ash Wednesday, students at three public high schools attended by parishioners of St. Thomas Aquinas Church could receive blessed ashes at a student-led prayer service. Some 40 students and parents participated in the services at Cambridge, Alpharetta and Milton high schools. The day began the season of Lent when Catholics observe a period of […] Full Story

• Nancy Creek is centerpiece for new Marist campus trail

  Published March 17, 2016

  ATLANTA—Marist School received a donation of 200 tree saplings from Trees Atlanta, a nonprofit dedicated to replacing trees and protecting green space in the Atlanta area. The saplings were planted along Nancy Creek, where Marist School has been doing extensive work to remove invasive species. “The trees we received will grow into the banks, helping […] Full Story

• ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ offers reconciliation March 4-5

  

  Published March 3, 2016

  ATLANTA—Following are some of the parishes in the archdiocese offering “24 Hours for the Lord” on Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, as part of the Year of Mercy observances. Pope Francis, in announcing the jubilee year, requested that these two days preceding the Fourth Week of Lent should offer special opportunities for people, […] Full Story

• Retiring priest called ‘skilled and generous pastor of souls’

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published March 3, 2016

  DECATUR—People from his first parish to the last where he’s been pastor crammed into St. Thomas More Church as Msgr. Paul Fogarty retired after more than 48 years of active priestly life in Georgia. An estimated 700 people came to the Friday night Mass Jan. 29, which was followed by a bountiful reception, affectionate roasts […]

• Deacons from archdiocese view refugee crisis in Greece

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published March 3, 2016

  ATLANTA—Refugees from Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq are arriving by the thousands daily in the nation of Greece, a country struggling with its own devastated economy. Deacons Steve Swope and Bill Hampton of the Archdiocese of Atlanta are spreading the word about the plight of refugees following a nine-day trip to Greece and Serbia for Catholic […]

• Medical center jobs are breakthrough for young adults with disabilities

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published March 3, 2016

  ATLANTA—Ryan Carroll’s favorite place to be is on the job at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. In his power wheelchair, Carroll navigates the hallways of the hospital’s Scottish Rite campus with ease and speed as he delivers lab specimens from the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center to various departments. Carroll, 26, has been a Children’s […]

• Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces 2015 fall grant awards

  Published March 3, 2016

  ATLANTA—According to Nancy Coveny, executive director, The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 36 grants totaling $85,500 for the 2015 fall grant cycle. These grants will support the Catholic community through a variety of causes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The Catholic Foundation attracts, professionally manages, and invests gifts to support the current and long-term […] Full Story

• Meals for Burkina Faso event at 2016 Eucharistic Congress

  Published March 3, 2016

  COLLEGE PARK—A Starve Wars meal-packing event will take place Friday, June 3, at the site of the 2016 Eucharistic Congress, the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. Starve Wars is a collaborative effort by the Office of Life, Dignity and Justice of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Catholic Relief Services, Helping Hands and the people […] Full Story

• Archdiocesan priest Father G. Philip Ryan shared the joyfulness of faith

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 3, 2016

  GREENSBORO—Father G. Philip Ryan left a career caring for people when he managed hotels to care for the community of Catholic believers in Georgia. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 17. He was 65. Father Ryan stepped down as pastor of Christ Our King and Savior Church in Greensboro in 2014 due to a medical condition […] Full Story

• Area Catholic athletes sign on to play college sports

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published March 3, 2016

  ATLANTA—This year’s National Signing Day took place on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Catholic seniors in public, private and Catholic high schools joined other athletes around the country by making it official when they signed binding national letters of intent to play sports at the college or university of their choice. The list below includes area Catholic […] Full Story