Georgia
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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 […] Full Story
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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 […]
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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 […] Full Story
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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, […]
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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 […] Full Story
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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 […]
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Sister’s jubilee not complete without visit to Catholic school she founded
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 28, 2015LILBURN—Sister Dawn Gear took a victory lap at St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School, as she walked the hallways and peeked inside the classrooms she planned and cajoled construction workers to build. The longtime educator and founding principal of St. John Neumann returned to the Atlanta area May 7-9 to celebrate her 50 years as […]
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Collegiate sports next move for these high school seniors
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published May 28, 2015ATLANTA—A number of Catholic graduating high school seniors will be playing sports at various collegiate institutions locally and around the country as they begin their college careers. This is a list of those students. It excludes the athletes who committed on or prior to National Signing Day, whose names were announced in the Feb. 19 […]
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New priest assignments 2015
Published May 28, 2015
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. They are effective July 1, 2015, unless otherwise noted. First pastor assignment Father Ignacio Morales, who has been serving as a parochial vicar at Good Shepherd Church, Cumming, has been assigned as pastor of St. John Vianney Church, Lithia Springs. This is his […]
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Mary’s Garden bookstore continues with new owner
Published May 28, 2015
NORCROSS—The Catholic bookstore Mary’s Garden is under new ownership. And the new owner will be familiar to customers. Talin Major has worked there for years. Cherie Peters, the store’s founder, sold the Norcross bookstore after 15 years. She moved to Savannah. “It was liking giving my baby away. The store has meant so much to […] Full Story
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ACE teacher’s memory honored with student scholarships
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 15, 2015DECATUR—St. Peter Claver Regional School students were eager to try out their new playground as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory blessed the space April 22. The playground blessing followed the annual Timothy Williamson Memorial Scholarship Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur. Archbishop Gregory used oversized shears to cut a ribbon and prayed that […]
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125 hours of prayer for Atlanta: Catholics participate in citywide effort
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published May 14, 2015ATLANTA—After months of planning, Atlanta’s Salvation Army, churches of many and varying faiths and a host of community organizations were all united around a single purpose from noon on May 4 to 5 p.m. on May 9—125 hours of prayer for the metro Atlanta area. Atlanta Prays was a collaborative effort to pray for the […]
