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• The state of Catholic schools—from the superintendent

  By DIANE STARKOVICH, Ph.D., Superintendent of Catholic schools, Archdiocese of Atlanta
  Published February 5, 2016

  Catholic schools across the country face many challenges—declining enrollments and increasing tuition costs. While the enrollment in the Archdiocese of Atlanta remains relatively stable, we do have opportunities for growth in a few of our schools. Working closely with our principals and the faculties and staffs found in our schools, we remain committed to the […]

• St. Jude the Apostle team wins state Future City competition

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—A team from St. Jude the Apostle School in Sandy Springs took first place in this region of the Future City competition on Jan. 30 and will represent Georgia in the national competition later this month. Forty middle school teams from 19 schools in the state took part in the engineering competition, where students design […]

• Pro-life efforts draw legitimacy from God’s command, archbishop says

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—With umbrellas and coats in hand, the faithful turned out despite the cold, rainy weather to pray and advocate for the dignity of life Jan. 22 at the Mass for the Unborn and Stand for Life at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory welcomed all to the 27th annual Mass, held […] Full Story

• BT wins mat tussle in Catholic Duals

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—After each team’s preliminary weigh-in, wrestlers from Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, and Atlanta’s Marist School and St. Pius X High School took to the mat wearing singlets in their school colors of green, blue and white, respectively. Over 50 wrestlers, competing in weight classes ranging from 106 to 285 pounds, participated in the 12th […]

• School employees celebrate the ‘faith, knowledge and service’ of Catholic education

  

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—This week Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are commemorating Catholic Schools Week, a national observance that focuses on the faith-building, academic and community contributions of the schools. The week, which runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, has the theme, “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” The schools in the area […]

• Habitat home honoring Pope Francis dedicated in Atlanta

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—In honor of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, Atlanta Catholics and other volunteers dedicated eight Saturdays to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a mother and daughter. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory blessed the home on River Ridge Drive in southwest Atlanta Jan. 30, an unseasonably warm winter day. Archbishop Gregory called the […]

• Renovations at Prince of Peace build on tradition of welcome

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2016

  FLOWERY BRANCH—Michele Colluro and her husband, Vinnie, pray Monday afternoons in the new chapel at Prince of Peace Church where perpetual adoration takes place. “Adoration is new to my husband and me. It sounded like something we need in this crazy world,” said Colluro, a grandmother of four. The Colluros are never alone. About a […] Full Story

• Her students cheer as teacher becomes a citizen

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—Jan. 26, 2016 is a day that teacher Amelia Taruc will remember for a lifetime. Taruc, a teacher at St. John the Evangelist School in Hapeville, became an American citizen during a naturalization ceremony that Friday morning at the Atlanta field office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Accompanied by 85 flag-waving fourth- and […] Full Story

• ‘40 Days for Life’ Lent campaign begins Feb. 10

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—40 Days for Life, a nationwide peaceful outreach to pray for an end to abortion, will have an Atlanta campaign during Lent from Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, through Palm Sunday, March 20. “We are eager to join together with people of faith and conscience from hundreds of cities in numerous countries to pray for an […] Full Story

• Hibernian Society to hold annual Black Tie Ball

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta has announced its annual Hibernian Ball will be held Saturday, March 5, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Druid Hills Golf Club. The evening will begin with complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course, sit-down dinner at 8 p.m. with dancing and entertainment. The cost is $115 … Continue reading Hibernian Society to hold annual Black Tie Ball

• Emory Saint Joseph’s opens orthopaedics-spine pavilion

  

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—Mercy Sister Valentina Sheridan participated in a blessing at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, where she was the spiritual and pastoral heart for many years. She has left Atlanta to begin her retirement in Savannah. The occasion was the opening of the hospital’s new Orthopaedics & Spine Pavilion. Sister Val offered a blessing. Also attending were […]

• Notre Dame Academy opens George Student Center

  

  Published February 5, 2016

  DULUTH—Notre Dame Academy celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony the opening of the George Student Center. The center houses the Duluth school’s first gymnasium, along with fine arts classrooms, a student center, cafeteria, weight room, offices and more. The George Student Center is named for Joe and Kelly George, Notre Dame Academy Capital Campaign donors and […]

• Daffodils to bloom at OLA in Holocaust remembrance

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—Fifth-grade students at Our Lady of the Assumption School planted a daffodil garden as part of the Daffodil Project. The goal of the Daffodil Project is to build a living Holocaust memorial by planting 1.5 million daffodils around the world to commemorate the 1.5 million children murdered during the Holocaust. The daffodil flower represents the […] Full Story

• Christ the King School devotes week to service projects

  

  Published February 5, 2016

  ATLANTA—Catholic schools place a strong emphasis on service, which is why Christ the King School in Atlanta celebrated the annual Catholic Schools Week with a week’s worth of service initiatives. The week kicked off with Military Monday, in which students assembled care packages for deployed Navy Seals. The students also participated in Souper Bowl Tuesday, […] Full Story

• Winners of the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee

  Published February 5, 2016

  SMYRNA—The following students were honored at the 2016 Archdiocesan Spelling Bee, held Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Chancery, Smyrna. The bee is held each year as one of the annual events for Catholic Schools Week. Organizers said the bee is held to promote the love of spelling, language and grammar. Third place: Julian Ogbonna, eighth […] Full Story

• Prayer, preaching series to commemorate the Order of Preachers

  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—The Dominican friars in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are taking part in a worldwide celebration of the Jubilee 800th anniversary of the Order of Preachers. To mark the anniversary, a 2016 series of evening prayer and preaching events will be held to honor four emblematic Dominican saints. The prayer and preaching events will be held […]

• Mass renews MLK’s clarion call; Catholics told working for justice is doing God’s work

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—Catholics remembered the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as singing, dancing and clapping showcased the diversity of the Atlanta Archdiocese in the one prayer of the Mass. Scripture was read in Korean. Prayers of the faithful were proclaimed in the African language of Yoruba. The St. Philip Benizi Church choir filled the […]

• 60 Spanish-speaking catechists complete innovative program in pastoral theology

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—The first class of 60 students from the Archdiocese of Atlanta has completed a three-year formation program in Spanish through the University of Dallas, earning a pastoral theology certificate. At a graduation ceremony Jan. 9 at Holy Spirit Church, Bishop Luis R. Zarama sent forth the Spanish-speaking church leaders to catechize and evangelize the faithful […]

• Georgia Catholic Conference outlines 2016 legislative priorities

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—Public financial support of crisis pregnancy centers is one of the priorities for the Georgia Catholic Conference as lawmakers get to work in the 2016 legislative session at the Statehouse. Frank Mulcahy, executive director of the conference, said the intent is to seek some state aid for pregnancy centers which offer counseling to women with […]

• Catholic Charities Atlanta announces graduation of 2015 Leadership Class

  

  Published January 21, 2016

  MARIETTA—The 36 Catholic men and women of the Catholic Charities Atlanta 2015 Leadership Class graduated Thursday, Jan. 14, in a ceremony held at the Mansour Center in Marietta. This class marks the fifth year of the Catholic Charities Atlanta program, from which more than 200 servant leaders have graduated. The success of the program continues […]