Georgia
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Deacon serving on Georgia council to help prison inmates
Published July 10, 2014
Deacon Richard Tolcher was recently tapped to serve on the Georgia Interfaith Council, a group of religious leaders who will advise Gov. Nathan Deal on criminal justice reform. Some 14 men and women, all religious leaders, represent different houses of worship on the council, which was established in April. The council’s charge is to identify […] Full Story
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Sister of Mercy honored for service at Emory St. Joseph Hospital
Published July 10, 2014
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital patient educator Sister of Mercy Peggy Fannon has been named a Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) G.R.E.A.T. Ambassador. The program, which stands for Giving Recognition for Excellence, Advocacy, and Teamwork, celebrates the commitment hospital employees bring to their job, community and to the Georgia health care industry. Sister Fannon was selected for […] Full Story
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Students win awards for penmanship
Published July 10, 2014
Zaner-Bloser, the language arts and reading company, named Immaculate Heart of Mary School student Zachary Sutter the second-grade Georgia Handwriting Champion as well as the second-grade Grand National Handwriting Champion. This title means Zachary’s handwriting is the best in the nation among second-grade students. Zachary is one of nine students to hold the Grand National […]
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Georgia Catholic dioceses ban guns, knives from church facilities
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 30, 2014ATLANTA—Guns and other weapons are officially unwelcome at Catholic churches, schools and other buildings owned, leased or operated by the Catholic dioceses of Georgia. On behalf of the dioceses, Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Savannah Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., have issued a decree prohibiting guns and knives with blades longer than five inches […] Full Story
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Mother Dolores shatters stereotypes about movies and monasteries
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published June 30, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Mother Dolores Hart, OSB, graciously offered some remembrances of her remarkable life as she made her last public appearance before returning to the cloistered monastery in Bethlehem, Connecticut, where she has been a consecrated religious for almost 50 years. A year away from the monastery, which began when her autobiography, “The Ear of the […]
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Revitalizing the faith: Thousands hear call to discipleship
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—The 19th Eucharistic Congress of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, with an estimated 25,000 people in attendance, centered upon the call of Jesus to “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Held June 20-21 at the Georgia International Convention Center, the family gathering of Catholics from the archdiocese and beyond offered inspirational programs from national […]
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For 3,000, event begins with prayers for healing
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—The treasure that is the Eucharist heals and empowers us to be Jesus’ disciples, proclaimed Bishop Luis R. Zarama at the 19th Eucharistic Congress’ opening Mass June 20. A healing service followed the Eucharistic celebration. Prior to the start of Mass, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory welcomed the Friday night crowd that grew to 3,000 […]
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Winding procession of thousands shows ‘who we are and how we live’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—The bustling, banner-filled march that begins the Eucharistic Congress had already stepped off this steamy Atlanta Saturday morning, but the 70 people from Cedartown weren’t moving yet. The line of Catholics who praised God with dancing, singing and marching was long. It would take another 45 minutes before these women, men and teenagers at […]
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Kids follow St. Paul’s journeys and go home with a ‘Flat St. Paul’
By KATIE BUCKIS, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—About 400 children from all over the Archdiocese of Atlanta took part in the “Adore!” track at the Eucharistic Congress. While their parents were enjoying the rest of the congress, the children were able to take part in activities similar to Vacation Bible School. “St. Paul” took the children, ages 5 to 11, with […]
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Looking ahead to 2015 congress
Published June 27, 2014
COLLEGE PARK—Deacon Dennis Dorner, lead organizer of the congress, estimated that 25,000 people attended over the two days. Thirty-two people work year-round as congress steering committee members to make the event a success, he said, and he is grateful for their efforts. “They do it with joy and enthusiasm that is always conveyed to the […]
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Spanish track speakers voice key themes
By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—A group of varied speakers, in addition to Mother Adela Galindo, addressed the Eucharistic Congress’ Spanish track—a nearly full auditorium holding up to 6,000 attendees. Two threads linked their talks together: the congress theme of “Go and Make Disciples” (Mt 28:19) and the vibrant music of the Hispanic choir from St. John Neumann Church […]
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Hearts touched and pierced at Spanish track
By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Today more than ever, “we need a new evangelization,” said Mother Adela Galindo, the closing speaker of the Eucharistic Congress’ Spanish track. “It’s urgent and profoundly demanding and all-encompassing.” Mother Galindo’s talk centered on this call to evangelization, pronounced by Pope John Paul II in 1979. She urged the audience to march forward with […]
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Vietnamese Catholics encouraged to hear Jesus ‘sending’ them out as disciples
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—It isn’t enough to march in processions or fill the pews of a church. Catholics are called to leave their comfort zone to serve others. That was the message scores of Vietnamese Catholics heard when they were encouraged to broaden how they live their faith by a keynote speaker, a De La Salle Christian […]
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Young adults are best evangelizers to bring Gospel to their peers, Paulist priest says
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—Lay young adults may have a better opportunity to influence their peers than clergy and those who work for the Catholic Church, Paulist Father Dave Dwyer told them on the opening night of the 2014 Eucharistic Congress. And those who attended “Revive!”—the young adult track of the congress—seemed poised and ready to take on […]
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Congress theme, Pope Francis, strike a chord with teens
By KATIE BUCKIS, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 27, 2014COLLEGE PARK—While there was not a teen track at the 2014 Eucharistic Congress, a large number of teenagers were part of the immense gathering. The next generation of Catholics fully participated in the different events that took place throughout the congress. Teens spoke of many different reasons why they are called to the congress. For […] Full Story
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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 […] Full Story
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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, […] Full Story
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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 […] Full Story
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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 […] Full Story
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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. […] Full Story
