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Father Depcik communicates love for the Eucharist as he explains the Mass in ASL track
By KATHRYN R. BYRNE, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—Why does the priest kiss the altar? Which is more important—the tabernacle or the altar? What is the difference between a homily and preaching? These are only a few of the numerous discussion-sparking questions signed by Father Michael Depcik, as he gave a lively and informative presentation to the deaf and hearing attendees of […]
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Catholic new media members hear keynote speaker Greg Willits June 7
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—In his keynote speech at the Catholic New Media Celebration June 7, Greg Willits brought up topics that could be barriers or keys to success in evangelizing through modern media. Willits, who is the executive director of the Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries of the Denver Archdiocese, is also an author, speaker […]
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Vision 20 years ago of Corpus Christi celebration flourishes in 2015
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—In its 20 years, the Eucharistic Congress has grown by leaps and bounds, and a few Catholics have been on hand since the beginning to witness the progression. Mayfern Barron has attended every single Eucharistic Congress since it started 20 years ago. A parishioner at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur, she recruits […]
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English track speakers, inspired by the Eucharist, say ‘trust God’
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO and GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writers
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—With an emphasis on the Eucharist, speakers in the English track at the annual Eucharistic Congress used deeply personal stories to illuminate their messages of how to know God and know his will for one’s life. Several thousand attendees sat in the large hall hosting the track and listened to the articulate and impassioned […]
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French speakers exhilarated at session led by priest from Ivory Coast
By ANDREW NELSON AND GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writers
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK–A lively and joy-filled room of French-speaking Catholics danced and clapped as they moved with an excited faith. A priest from the Ivory Coast, Father Leon N’Zi, led the session in their native tongue on the opening night of the Eucharistic Congress. Speaking through an interpreter beforehand, Father N’Zi said he would encourage the […]
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Vendors, speakers uplifted by seeing families teaching faith to their children
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—Ushers wearing gold T-shirts walked the main hallway of the Georgia International Convention Center ahead of the Eucharistic Congress morning procession, carrying signs reading, “Silence, please kneel.” The volunteers prepared the way for the Eucharistic procession, led by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, guest Bishop Robert N. Lynch, of St. Petersburg, Florida, and priests and […] Full Story
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Catholic radio had prominent spot in convention center
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK–A crowd gathered around as Father Dave Dwyer, host of the radio show “Busted Halo,” interviewed speaker Kerri Caviezel at a SiriusXM Satellite Radio broadcast table during the Eucharistic Congress. As the two talked about the Holy Spirit and the gifts of being Catholic, ushers gently controlled movement around the table where the interview […] Full Story
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Jesus ‘left us a Church’ to help people experience his presence, says speaker Lino Rulli
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 12, 2015COLLEGE PARK—He may be known as “The Catholic Guy,” but Lino Rulli sometimes doubts God’s presence in his life. That’s why he’s grateful that Jesus left humankind the Catholic Church. Rulli, host of the popular “The Catholic Guy” show on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, spoke to a full crowd of about 300 at “Revive,” the young […]
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900 attend Vietnamese track where bishop speaks on ‘New Evangelization’
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 11, 2015COLLEGE PARK—Bishop Peter Kham Van Nguyen, the new bishop of My Tho Diocese in Vietnam, spoke about the “New Evangelization” June 6 to Vietnamese Catholics at the 2015 Eucharistic Congress in Atlanta. Deacon Joseph Phu Nguyen of Our Lady of Vietnam Church in Riverdale estimates that more than 900 people attended the program at the […] Full Story
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Children, 5 to 11, learn about Jesus through Bible stories, crafts, archbishop’s visit
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 11, 2015COLLEGE PARK—“Jesus gives us the Eucharist” was the theme of this year’s “Adore!” track held June 6 at the Eucharistic Congress. Cathy Marbury, associate director of religious education for the archdiocese, said 425 children attended “Adore!” There were more than 80 volunteers assisting with crafts and skits. “The skits are always a favorite of the […]
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New Catholic section blessed by archbishop at Arlington cemetery
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 11, 2015SANDY SPRINGS—A statue of St. John Vianney, patron saint of priests, overlooks the new columbarium and Catholic section of Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, joined by Deacon Ray Egan and members of the Knights of Columbus, blessed the columbarium and cemetery space May 26 in an afternoon ceremony. The Knights […]
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Knights of Peter Claver have been go-to guys at Decatur parish for 25 years
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 29, 2015DECATUR—For 25 years, the members of Knights of Peter Claver Council 313 have been the go-to guys at Sts. Peter and Paul Church. With their time, fundraising skills, and often with household tools in hand, the Knights serve both the parish and those in need in the Decatur area. The Council and Court marked its […]
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CURE honoree Jill Becker believes in mission to end childhood cancer
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 28, 2015ATLANTA—Retirement for former 11Alive news anchor Jill Becker means a renewed commitment to CURE Childhood Cancer, an Atlanta-based nonprofit funding pediatric cancer research and patient support programs. Becker works for CURE as a speaker, a member of its board of directors and a volunteer. “It really is where my heart is,” said Becker, who attends […]
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Cedartown salutatorian also stands out for his faith, compassion
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 28, 2015CEDARTOWN—As a freshman Leobardo Rodriguez watched his big sister Maria graduate as salutatorian from Cedartown High School and quietly set his own goal to top her and become valedictorian. While he didn’t quite lock up the top spot, he now graduates as salutatorian in his own class with the satisfaction of having given it his […] Full Story
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Governor’s Honors Program finalists announced
Published May 28, 2015
ATLANTA—Local Catholic high school students will be spending part of the summer as members of the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program. The honor affords a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students who are rising juniors and seniors. The program offers instruction significantly different from the typical high school classroom. It is designed to provide […]
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CTK seventh-grader wins 2015 oratorical contest
Published May 28, 2015
ROSWELL—The 2015 Archdiocesan Oratorical Speech finals were held Monday, May 4, at Blessed Trinity High School. Students in the finals had to give speeches on this year’s topic of an interesting landmark. The winner, Isa Sucre, a seventh-grader at Christ the King School in Atlanta, spoke about Angel Falls, in Venezuela. Second-place winner Flora Ngo, […] Full Story
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Sophia Academy students serve at Senior Connections
Published May 28, 2015
ATLANTA—Sophia Academy middle school recently volunteered at Senior Connections in Chamblee. Senior Connections, a nonprofit organization, provides home and community-based care to promote independence for seniors. Students helped with its Meals On Wheels, which provides food to housebound seniors. They serve more than 2,500 meals daily. Sophia Academy middle school students learned about the nutritional […]
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Bond between camper and volunteer changes both at Toni’s Camp
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 28, 2015RUTLEDGE—The campers at Toni’s Camp could not contain their excitement the morning of Saturday, May 2, as Deacon Bob Brunton issued his set of rules for the day. “Not a lot of frowns, no tears and lots and lots of fun,” instructed Deacon Brunton, one of many volunteers for the annual camp of the archdiocese’s […] Full Story
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As first year ends, Cristo Rey students say, ‘They want us to succeed’
By NICHOLE GOLDEN AND ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writers
Published May 28, 2015Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School opened in August 2014 with its inaugural freshman class. The West Peachtree Street school offers a college prep curriculum for students from financially strapped families. What is unique is how it does this: one day a week, on a rotating schedule, students are at work in Atlanta businesses earning […]
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Pope breaking down walls, building trust, say interfaith speakers
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published May 28, 2015ATLANTA—At an interfaith forum in Atlanta, diplomats and academics joined religious leaders in assessing the extraordinary impact Pope Francis is having as an international statesman. The pope is being given “the lion’s share of credit for pushing forward” the normalization of relations between Cuba and the United States, said Ambassador Charles Shapiro, president of the […]
