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• 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 […]

• Member of Little Rock Nine tells students racial progress ‘is a marathon’

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—Students at Marist School in Atlanta marked the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 15 with a visit from Ernest Green, one of nine students who integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957. The Office of Inclusion and Diversity, new to Marist, hosted a morning assembly featuring Green as speaker […] Full Story

• Arlene Walrath to speak at the February Magnificat meal

  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—All women are invited to the Magnificat gathering in February when the guest speaker will be Arlene Walrath. The Magnificat meal will be held at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The warmth of the gathering will touch hearts on this winter morning, and the faith […]

• All Saints parishioner leading group on World Youth Day trip in Poland

  Published January 21, 2016

  DUNWOODY—A group of 20 people from the Archdiocese of Atlanta plan to make a pilgrimage to World Youth Day in July in Krakow, Poland. Christina Wheeler, parishioner of All Saints Church in Dunwoody, has organized the 10-day trip to Krakow, Czestochowa and Wadowice, Poland, the birthplace of St. Pope John Paul II. St. Pope John […] Full Story

• Serrans hear report on Pregnancy Aid Clinics’ work

  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—After seeing their unborn infant in ultrasound pictures, almost 80 percent of women considering abortion will make a decision for life, said a representative of Atlanta-area Pregnancy Aid Clinics in Hapeville and Roswell. Alix Shattuck, director of the organization that began more than 30 years ago in Hapeville, was addressing the Jan. 8 luncheon of […] Full Story

• Sisters of Mercy who served at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, died in late 2015

  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—Two Sisters of Mercy who served in the Atlanta Archdiocese, Sister Melanie Courtenay, RSM, and Sister Rosalie Mallard, RSM, passed away in 2015. Sister Melanie Courtenay, RSM Sister Melanie Courtenay, a native of Gainesville who served as administrator of Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta from 1963-69, died on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015. She was 94. […] Full Story

• Ecumenical group convenes to pray for persecuted Christians in the Middle East

  

  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—Since the inauguration of the Year of St. Paul in 2009, Catholic clergy and faithful have been coming together with Orthodox clergy and faithful twice a year for ecumenical gatherings under the leadership of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Metropolitan Alexios. The gatherings rotate between the cathedrals of both churches, and the evenings provide prayer, […] Full Story

• Monastery chosen to receive charity fund from court case

  

  Published January 21, 2016

  CONYERS—The Monastery of the Holy Spirit was one of the four beneficiaries in Rockdale County from a court settlement thanks to the efforts of a lawyer who thinks highly of the religious community. In 2004, a fire at the Bio-Lab chemical plant in Conyers forced the evacuation of homes within two miles of the plant. […]

• Pastor bobblehead is saying ‘yes’ to generous giving

  Published January 21, 2016

  FLOWERY BRANCH—Father Eric Hill is the newest clergyman bobblehead to add to your collection. In this lighthearted fundraiser, Father Hill, the pastor of Prince of Peace Church, is the face of Ask-A-Priest bobblehead. “Do you ever need more yes in your life? Meet Ask-A-Priest bobblehead, the most agreeable priest you’ve ever met,” said the tongue-in-cheek […] Full Story

• New perks at Georgia Tech Catholic Center include coffee bar

  Published January 21, 2016

  ATLANTA—Returning students at Georgia Tech will see an updated appearance at the campus Catholic Center, including a new coffee bar for students thirsty for an espresso and other coffee shop-style drinks. Chaplain Father Joshua Allen said the goal was to enlarge the area’s education activities and create a more seamless link between the main floor […] Full Story

• Pinecrest football coach, players receive Region 6-A recognition

  Published January 8, 2016

  CUMMING—Todd Winter, the head football coach at Pinecrest Academy, Cumming, was named Coach of the Year for Region 6-A football, and the team’s quarterback, Ryan McCarthy, was selected as Region 6-A Co-offensive Player of the Year. A number of players were also named to the All Region Team. Stone Brown, Ryan McCarthy, Greg Varghese, Garrison […]

• Serra Club honors sisters serving in Atlanta Archdiocese

  

  Published January 8, 2016

  ATLANTA—The annual religious sisters appreciation event was sponsored by the Serra Club of Atlanta and held in October. Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center hosted the event, where Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated Mass. As a thank you for their ministries, the women were treated to a catered dinner and speaker. The religious sisters had the […] Full Story

• Lawrenceville houses renovated to shelter homeless vets

  

  Published January 8, 2016

  LAWRENCEVILLE—St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council 13052, in Lawrenceville, partnered with local organizations such as the IMPACT Group, the Home Depot Foundation, and other area volunteer groups, to renovate two houses in Gwinnett County for homeless veterans and their families. During six months, the volunteers contributed more than 850 hours and more than $8,000 in […] Full Story

• Atlanta Archdiocese team featured on social justice website

  Published January 8, 2016

  SMYRNA—The Catholics Confront Global Poverty website featured two archdiocesan employees for their efforts on behalf the poor. Kat Doyle and Kathy Montag are members of the Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Life, Dignity and Justice. Doyle is the director of Justice and Peace Ministries, while Montag focuses on Catholic Relief Services’ work. Part of their […]

• Greensboro Knights raise funds for charity

  Published January 8, 2016

  GREENSBORO—Knights of Columbus Council 13808 at Christ Our King and Savior Church in Greensboro held its charity raffle and celebration on Columbus Day. Approximately 100 ticket holders attended for the drawing of the grand prize: a two-year lease of a 2015 Chevrolet Impala or $10,000 in cash. The grand-prize winner was Henry Karwisch of Eatonton […] Full Story

• 10 graduate from volunteer-run GED program at Marist Hispanic Center

  

  Published January 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—The 10 most recent graduates of Centro Hispano Marista are now equipped to find better employment and to pursue further studies. Centro Hispano Marista, also known as the Marist Hispanic Center, held commencement ceremonies for 10 graduates of its Adult Education GED program Dec. 15. Graduation was held in the Centennial Center of Marist School […]

• Rosa De-Kelly honored for dogged work on behalf of victimized women, children

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 7, 2016

  ATLANTA—For over a decade, legal advocate Rosa De-Kelly of Catholic Charities Atlanta has helped over 2,000 immigrants escape violence by spouses, parents and others who, as permanent residents or U.S. citizens, abused their power over them. For her dedication, De-Kelly received the 2015 “In the Trenches Award” from the Georgia Commission on Family Violence. The […] Full Story

• Parish ministers get training in mental health ‘first aid’ for teens

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published January 7, 2016

  SMYRNA—More than 20 parishes took advantage of special training offered in December that will help staff support young people with mental health problems and their families. Youth ministry directors and volunteers, deacons and others attended Youth Mental Health First Aid USA training programs Dec. 10 and 14 at the Chancery of the archdiocese. The archdiocesan […]