Georgia
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Many strands of Francophone community woven into one song of praise
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Regardless of what dialect of the French language one speaks, all can understand the word “Hosanna!” Musicians proclaimed “Hosanna” in song while rehearsing for the Francophone track of programming held the evening of June 20 at the Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center. French-speaking Catholics gathered for adoration, to hear music, and […]
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Speakers give practical steps to grow in, share your faith
By LINDSAY GLADU, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—This year’s Eucharistic Congress inspired parishioners to go out and spread the Good News as Jesus calls his disciples to do in Matthew 28:19. The first two speakers of the English track, Greg Willits and Patty Schneier, challenged the crowd to find new ways to reach others in their daily lives. Willits of Denver, […]
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At the American Sign Language track, participants asked to be ‘Christ-fit’
By KATHRYN R. BYRNE, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—What does it mean to be “Christ-fit”? What do we do with life’s challenges? How do we deal with temptation? These questions and more were pondered in a lively and uplifting message presented by Father Shawn Carey, a deaf priest from Boston. Known as Father Shawn, the priest presented at the American Sign Language […]
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Father Dwyer draws faith circles with ‘you’ at the center
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Paulist Father Dave Dwyer drew a road map on how to be an engaged evangelist in a series of practical steps, from sponsoring an RCIA candidate to downloading a prayer app. Father Dwyer has a foot in both the religious and the cultural worlds. Prior to his ordination, he directed television for MTV and […]
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Father Dwyer: New evangelization in daily life
Published June 27, 2014
COLLEGE PARK–Father Dave Dwyer, director of Busted Halo, shared some tips at the 2014 Eucharistic Congress on doing the work of the “new evangelization” starting with the individual. Focus on yourself: If you feel your spiritual life is too routine, experiment with something new. Attend daily Mass. Participate in Eucharistic adoration. Pray with a smartphone. […]
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Jeff Cavins exhorts listeners to be followers, not fans of Jesus
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—How did someone become a disciple of a great rabbi 2,000 years ago? Jeff Cavins asked the question at the Eucharistic Congress because of its theme, “Go and make disciples” from Matthew’s Gospel. The creator of dynamic Scripture studies aimed at touching the hearts of people, Cavins said he has made 44 trips to […] Full Story
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Pursuing Father Tolton sainthood, bishop feels link to first black diocesan priest
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—In conjunction with the 2014 Eucharistic Congress, the Atlanta Archdiocesan Tolton Cause for Canonization Committee welcomed special guest Bishop Joseph N. Perry of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Bishop Perry is the postulator for the cause of canonization of Father Augustus Tolton, the nation’s first black diocesan priest. The postulator presents the case for sainthood […] Full Story
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Administration announces steps to handle surge of kids at border
By PATRICIA ZAPOR, Catholic News Service
Published June 26, 2014WASHINGTON (CNS)—As Vice President Joe Biden was conferring with Central American presidents about a surge of children arriving at the U.S. border without a parent, other administration officials were outlining steps to try to keep more people from attempting the dangerous, illegal trek. By June 20, 18 days after the Obama administration announced first steps […]
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St. Paul the Apostle Church to mark 50 years
Published June 26, 2014
CLEVELAND—The Catholic community at Cleveland’s St. Paul the Apostle Church will soon celebrate the parish’s golden anniversary. The celebration is scheduled for July 5, the very day the first Mass was celebrated in this rural town in White County, some 75 miles northeast of Atlanta. Priests from the Glenmary Home Missioners religious community started the […]
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Catholic Charities Atlanta requests help for arriving refugees
Published June 26, 2014
ATLANTA—Catholic Charities Atlanta’s Refugee Resettlement Program has seen an unprecedented number of refugee arrivals over the past months. This trend is expected to continue through the summer. According to Catholic Charities, the United States offers a safe haven for approximately 70,000 refugees each year. Around 2,500 of these refugees are resettled in Georgia. Because of […] Full Story
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Four studying for priesthood ordained transitional deacons
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2014ATLANTA—An accountant; a public school teacher; a once business-minded college student; and a young man who discovered his religious vocation in high school. From differing backgrounds, these four men knelt in front of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as he placed his hands on their heads in an ancient ritual to bless them and ordain them […]
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Sponsors support the congress
Published June 12, 2014
COLLEGE PARK–The sponsors for the Eucharistic Congress each year make the event possible through their donations, which keep costs low. The track sponsor for the 2014 Eucharistic Congress, donating $10,000, is the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia. The leading sponsor, donating $5,000, is Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home. Sustaining sponsors, donating $2,500, are Holy […]
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Next step in pastoral plan: Hearing from the people
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2014ATLANTA—First some 14,700 people responded to a survey, then Archdiocese of Atlanta officials organized those responses around four themes. Now it is time for parishioners in the archdiocese to have their say. The Archdiocese of Atlanta is in the midst of a yearlong planning process to target key issues facing Catholics in its 69 counties. […] Full Story
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2014 Fortnight for Freedom begins June 21
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2014ATLANTA—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has called for a Fortnight for Freedom—14 days of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedoms. The 2014 Fortnight for Freedom, with the theme of “Freedom to Serve,” will take place from Saturday, June 21, to Friday, July 4. The theme of this year’s Fortnight […]
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Eucharistic Congress offers something for everyone
Published June 12, 2014
COLLEGE PARK—The feast of Corpus Christi approaches, and in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, that can only mean something big: it’s time for the Eucharistic Congress. The 19th annual congress will begin on Friday, June 20, and continue through the day on Saturday, June 21. All are invited to attend for all or part of the […] Full Story
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St. Mary Mission, Elberton, will be administered by Hartwell parish
Published June 12, 2014
SMYRNA—The Mission of St. Mary in Elberton will be assigned for administration to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Hartwell, effective July 1, 2014. The mission had been assigned for administration to St. Joseph Church in Washington. A decree from Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory changing the assignment of St. Mary was issued on June 2, […] Full Story
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Archbishop announces new priest assignments
Published June 12, 2014
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory announced the following changes in priest assignments, effective July 1, unless otherwise noted. First-time pastors and administrators Father Juan Francisco Anzora has been assigned as pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cartersville. Father Stephen Lyness has been assigned as pastor of St. Joseph Church, Washington, and Queen of Angels Church, […] Full Story
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Priest of archdiocese returning to India to start seminary, new congregation
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2014ATLANTA—Father Balappa Selvaraj now realizes that his experiences as a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta have uniquely prepared him for his new endeavor—forming a seminary in India. Father Selvaraj, chief advocate in the Metropolitan Tribunal, will be leaving the archdiocese June 17 for a period of five years. With the permission of Archbishop Wilton […]
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Mother’s Day fundraiser a hit for Villa International
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 12, 2014ATLANTA—Grandmothers, mothers and daughters, many dressed in their Sunday best, some wearing hats, attended the 12th annual Mother’s Day Tea fundraiser at Villa International Atlanta. The festive event, sponsored by Villa’s cultural and social committee, was held on Saturday, May 10. The tea is a time for “our women volunteers to be honored,” Camille Gaffron, […] Full Story
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Screenings of French Revolution docudrama planned for Atlanta
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2014ATLANTA—Former EWTN producer Daniel Rabourdin is hoping to have screenings of his latest project, “The Hidden Rebellion,” in Atlanta this fall. Currently wrapping up editing of the docudrama in Atlanta and Birmingham, Ala., Rabourdin will also produce a shorter version to distribute as a history program for television channels. The work, with the French title […]
