Georgia
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Graduate’s message comes from her own struggle to persevere through difficulties
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 12, 2014HAPEVILLE—Olga Lopez-Gomez wasn’t always the best student. She struggled in elementary school learning English as a second language and paying attention—even getting sent out of class for her silliness. Things got better as she received tutoring at Parklane Elementary School through the Hands on Atlanta Discovery Program and she mastered English. Growing up in College […] Full Story
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Habersham salutatorian will enter Georgia Tech, with zeal for science, band
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 12, 2014CLARKESVILLE—Brendan Dukes used to dream of a career in zoology. But then a close friend, who was the drum major in the high school band, developed leukemia. Brendan has refocused his career goals now to study molecular biology so that he will be equipped to conduct cancer research. When his friend became ill with leukemia, […] Full Story
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Rome High School salutatorian grounded by Catholic faith
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 12, 2014ROME—As a shy freshman transitioning to Rome High School from close-knit St. Mary’s Catholic School, Peyton McElhone committed herself to study hard, take pride in her work and maximize her time. And she did just that, growing into a math scholar, yearbook editor and student council member—while finding her voice as captain of the cheerleading […] Full Story
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Trio of Dominican sisters leaving Atlanta
Published June 12, 2014
With 55 years of ministry and service in Atlanta among them, Dominican sisters Patricia Caraher, Nora Ryan, and Emeric Bouch are returning to their motherhouse in Sinsinawa, Wis., in the next week or so. Sister Patricia will continue her passion for social justice ministry, Sister Nora will work in pastoral care with sisters confined to […]
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Parishioner turns 101
Published June 12, 2014
Parishioners at St. Stephen the Martyr Church, in Lilburn, threw their friend and fellow parishioner a birthday party. Jack Kirby is 101. His birthday is May 27. Born in 1913, he lived through World War I and is a World War II veteran. After Mass on his birthday, the parish treated him to the celebration.
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Local schools celebrate recent scholarship winners
Published June 12, 2014
Four students received scholarships to attend Monsignor Donovan High School, in Athens, from St. Mary’s Health Care System. Selected for the scholarships were Shelby Allen, Hailey Fulford, Jacob Lancaster and Caroline Slate. The scholarship winners are individuals who, in the Catholic tradition of helping others, are well respected by their teachers, are good stewards of […] Full Story
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Catholic schools, athletes excel at state level
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published June 12, 2014ATLANTA—Archdiocesan and independent Catholic high schools captured 14 team state championships in the spring sports, such as baseball, golf, soccer, tennis and track and field. Here is a school-by-school breakdown: State Champions Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell The girls tennis team defeated St. Pius X High School in the 2014 state finals 3 to 2. […] Full Story
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Marist’s new academic building evokes history
Published June 12, 2014
ATLANTA—Marist School cut the ribbon on its Ivy Street Center, the first addition of an academic building to its campus in more than 20 years. Ivy Street Center is the signature project in the first phase of a master plan for the Marist School campus. The building’s name recalls Marist School’s original campus on Ivy […]
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John Schiavone to direct Catholic Construction Services
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2014ATLANTA—John Schiavone is the new director of real estate development for the Atlanta Archdiocese, appointed the head of Catholic Construction Services, Inc. The department reviews and approves all construction contracts in the archdiocese when any of the nearly 100 parishes and missions starts a renovation or building project. CCSI staff also work with parishes and […]
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‘Father Pat’ closes 25-year chapter at Transfiguration, which formed him as pastor, priest
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 29, 2014MARIETTA—There were gifts. Standing ovations. Musical tributes and heartfelt words of thanks. But in the end, the celebration was about one priest and one congregation who showered each other with the genuine mutual love and affection that can only come from a relationship that’s lasted a quarter of a century. The signs outside Transfiguration Church […]
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Atlanta prelates recall historic Catholic-Orthodox meeting
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 29, 2014ATLANTA—Some 200 people joined the spiritual leaders of the Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches gathered in prayer. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Metropolitan Alexios, both carrying pastoral staffs, walked side by side as they entered the church as chants and the sweet smell of incense filled the gothic Cathedral of Christ the King on Tuesday, […] Full Story
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Novena offered for Nigerian schoolgirls’ rescue
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 29, 2014JONESBORO—The Nigerian community at St. Philip Benizi Church in Jonesboro believes in the power of prayer. The group began a novena Friday, May 23, at the church to offer petitions for the schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria in April by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram. “We have been praying for the kidnapped girls,” said Basil […] Full Story
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Who’s got spirit! School mascots fire up the fan base
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published May 29, 2014ATLANTA—Who’s under that lion’s head and how did they end up there? High school mascots who served their schools this year include some students who say they were the ones least likely to dress up in hot, heavy costumes and cavort in front of their peers. Sophomore Brooks Maxwell was asked by athletic director Will […]
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Former pastor celebrates 65 years as priest
Published May 29, 2014
DUNWOODY—Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan commemorated the 65th anniversary of his ordination by celebrating Mass on Sunday, May 4, at All Saints Church in Dunwoody, where he had served as pastor for 25 years. A reception was held following Mass for friends and former parishioners to join in the celebration. Msgr. Kiernan was born on Dec. […]
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AACCW welcomes visiting scholars with dinner hospitality
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 29, 2014ATLANTA—An annual dinner sponsored by the Catholic women of the archdiocese for visiting scholars from around the world drew about 100 attendees at Villa International Atlanta. The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (AACCW) hosted the welcoming dinner for the Hubert Humphrey Fellows at Villa International, near the Emory campus, March 16. “Every year in August […]
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AACCW to offer leadership workshop in June
Published May 29, 2014
SMYRNA—The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (AACCW) will have a Leadership Networking Workshop on Saturday, June 14, at the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, in Smyrna. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins with coffee served at 8:30 a.m. A light lunch will […]
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Blessed Trinity creates Hall of Fame for alumni, coaches
Published May 29, 2014
To honor Titan athletes who have walked the halls of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell and played or coached on the fields and courts, the school has decided to erect a Hall of Fame. “We wanted to give recognition to those athletes who had great success while at Blessed Trinity and who have followed […]
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Habitat completes Cumming home for family of five
Published May 29, 2014
Habitat for Humanity—North Central Georgia held a dedication ceremony for the Pauk family at their new Cumming home. It is the 250th home completed by this Habitat chapter’s volunteers and sponsors. The home was built in partnership with Felix Pauk and his wife, Alina, who were born in Burma. The United Nations Refugee Program assisted […] Full Story
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Holy Spirit alumnus led protests against ‘Black Mass’ at Harvard
Published May 29, 2014
Todd Jones was one of the Harvard Catholic student leaders who spearheaded opposition to a so-called “Black Mass” on the Cambridge, Mass., campus. Jones graduated from Atlanta’s Holy Spirit Preparatory School in 2012. “Loved every bit of it,” he said of his high school experience in an email. Catholics in the Boston Archdiocese rallied in […]
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La Salette Father Denis Kolumber dies
Published May 29, 2014
ATLANTA—Father Denis A. Kolumber, a priest of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, died Friday, May 16, at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Conn. He was 74. Father Kolumber served in the Archdiocese of Atlanta from 1990 to 2004, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Smyrna and at Our […]
