Georgia
-
St. Peter Claver hopes to help Burmese children stay in Catholic school
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 14, 2015DECATUR—Eleven-year-old Thomas Mang is all smiles when he talks about playing soccer. Mang, from the Southeast Asian country of Burma, is in the sixth grade at St. Peter Claver Regional School in Decatur. He loves math and being able to learn more about faith at school. “They teach you about religion,” said Thomas. Burma, also […] Full Story
-
Growing archdiocese draws more religious orders to minister here
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 14, 2015ATLANTA—Father Joe Dorniak greets two youngsters, saying “nice smile and behave” before they scoot along after the midmorning Mass at Holy Cross Church. Moments later, he huddles with a white-haired woman as they bow their heads together in prayer. Father Dorniak is one of the new staff members at the parish, where the religious order […]
-
Southeast director describes Catholic relief efforts in northern Iraq
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 14, 2015ATLANTA—Cullen Larson, Southeast regional director for Catholic Relief Services, is back home in Atlanta after serving for two months in northern Iraq. Larson was there in February and March to fill in for the agency’s permanent country representative who had been serving both Iraq and Egypt. “Country representative is the lead person on behalf of […]
-
Catholic high schools announce top scholars of 2015 graduating classes
Published May 14, 2015
Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell The baccalaureate Mass is Friday, May 15, at 4:30 p.m. at St. Peter Chanel Church, Roswell. Graduation is Saturday, May 16, at 3:30 p.m. at Blessed Trinity High School, 11320 Woodstock Road, Roswell. The Class of 2015 has 236 members. Valedictorian Austin Yap Parents: Steven and Susan Yap of Canton Parish: […]
-
‘Selflessly doing God’s work’ will advance unity, ecumenical speaker says
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 14, 2015ATLANTA—Unification of the Catholic and Orthodox churches may depend more on the work believers do in the world than dialogue, said the keynote speaker at an April Catholic-Orthodox prayer service. Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople share a common outlook of the work of the churches as missionary, engaging in new ways to […]
-
Mountain parish to begin tradition of Cristero Festival
Published May 14, 2015
JASPER—On Sunday, May 31, Our Lady of the Mountains Church will celebrate a Cristero Festival, the first of what organizers hope will be an annual event. Parishioners of Mexican descent will share their food, music and culture with the wider community on this joyous occasion. All are welcome to attend. The Cristero Festival generally falls […]
-
Cyclist pedaling 3,872 miles for Cristo Rey student scholarships
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 14, 2015ATLANTA—At the age of 59, engineer Dick Marklein is accelerating into high gear for the ride of his life: a cross country cycle from San Francisco to New Hampshire starting in late May. Over 52 days, he will gladly strain through mountain and desert terrain, enduring thigh burn and pain with only five days of […]
-
Archdiocesan priest continuing seminary project in India
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 14, 2015ATLANTA—The soon-to-be seminarians of The Little Way Messengers congregation in Karnataka, India, will eventually minister to the people of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Father Balappa Selvaraj, a priest of the archdiocese, will return to India May 18 to continue his work in establishing the seminary. Father Selvaraj’s five-year project began during the summer of 2014. […]
-
‘Life Sentence’ production to benefit Innocence Project
Published May 14, 2015
ATLANTA—The social justice ministry of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will present “Life Sentence” on Tuesday, June 9, at 7 p.m. The musical project is inspired by a wrongful prison conviction. The production presents the story of Clarence Harrison, who served 18 years in prison before DNA evidence proved he was innocent of the crime. […]
-
Holy Spirit Prep team wins Art Throwdown
Published May 14, 2015
ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Prep School recently won first place at the Annual Art Throwdown, an interscholastic art competition sponsored by the High Museum and others at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Nine area schools, including Holy Spirit, were invited to compete Saturday, April 11. Seven Upper School students and two faculty members, Rockie Rombalski and Raul Jimenez, […] Full Story
-
4-Liter Challenge makes teens aware of world water needs
Published May 14, 2015
JOHNS CREEK—Members of Life Teen at St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek, took up a challenge to limit their drinking water to realize the value of clean water. The teens heard a presentation on water conservation. Stephanie Lange spoke to the teens about how one in nine people in the world lacks access to clean water. … Continue reading 4-Liter Challenge makes teens aware of world water needs
-
Cartersville parish honors founding families, priests
Published May 14, 2015
CARTERSVILLE—The families who started St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Cartersville were welcomed with a special Mass on Friday, April 24. Father Joseph Aquino, the last LaSalette priest to serve the parish, traveled from Sulphur, Louisiana, to celebrate the Mass with Father Juan Anzora, the pastor. Approximately 130 parents, children and grandchildren attended the celebration […] Full Story
-
Chancery staffer to attend Georgia Archives Institute
Published May 14, 2015
SMYRNA—Kevin Brown, a records analyst in the Archives Office of the Atlanta Archdiocese, was accepted into the competitive Georgia Archives Institute for its Class of 2015. The institute offers a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and practices of managing all formats of documentary materials in archives. Brown will be learning more about records’ management, a […] Full Story
-
Sophia Academy girls net 10 blue ribbons in track and field
Published May 14, 2015
ATLANTA—Sophia Academy finished its track and field season with 13 first-place finishes at a seven-school tournament, including 10 blue ribbons for its girls. The team competed in the Atlanta Private Athletic Conference Track and Field championship on April 21-22. They are coached by John Turner and Patrick Wilson. The students who medaled were: Zoe Gendell, […]
-
Msgr. Stack represents archdiocese at NFPC convocation
Published May 1, 2015
ALPHARETTA—Msgr. Dan Stack represented the Atlanta Archdiocese at the annual convocation of the National Federation of Priests’ Councils in Louisville, Kentucky, from April 20-23. He serves as the chairman of the Atlanta Council of Priests. The National Federation of Priests’ Councils grew out of the Second Vatican Council’s call for collaboration, the same call that […] Full Story
-
Atlanta priest, father, train for 100-mile benefit bike ride
Published May 1, 2015
ATLANTA—Father Michael Silloway has logged more than 200 training miles as part of his fundraising for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home for those with cancer. Chaplain at St. Pius X High School, in Atlanta, Father Silloway is raising money, along with his father, Lyndon, a cancer survivor, with a June century bike ride on […] Full Story
-
Meter reader honors mother’s sacrifices, retirement by giving to 21 Catholic schools
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 30, 2015ATLANTA—Jeannie Byrd was a single mother of two young sons when she moved to Georgia 40 years ago. Byrd worked in the field of social work and was determined to provide sons Marlon and Carlton a Catholic education for as long as possible. “It was a no-brainer,” said Byrd about the boys’ schooling. As Mother’s […] Full Story
-
Marietta parish, synagogue come together for Holocaust remembrance service
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 30, 2015MARIETTA—In the beginning, the church sanctuary was in darkness. Small flames passed from one candle to another until finally six large shiva candles were lit, a Jewish symbol of mourning. The congregation heard the challenging poem by Lutheran pastor and theologian Friedrich Martin Niemöller. “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak […]
-
Relief for Nepal
Published April 30, 2015
ATLANTA—With a death toll in Nepal reaching the thousands, Atlanta Catholics are encouraged to give aid to help relief efforts. “The important thing is not the way people participate, but rather that they do,” said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory in a letter to parishes. Catholic communities should promote the giving of aid at Masses, in […]
-
Ecumenical event on Pope Francis set for May 5
Published April 30, 2015
ATLANTA—The Cathedral of Christ the King will host a presentation on Tuesday, May 5, on “Pope Francis as International Statesman.” Presented by the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, the evening briefing is supported by the Cathedral and the American Jewish Committee. The program will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Kenny Hall at the Cathedral, […]
