Georgia
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High school scholars awarded credit union scholarships
Published May 1, 2014
The Archbishop John F. Donoghue Catholic Scholarship program at the Georgia United Credit Union this year honored a member of St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Snellville. Joseph Long was this year’s winner of the Archbishop John F. Donoghue Catholic Scholarship and recipient of $1,500. Accepted at both the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, Joseph has […] Full Story
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To preach well, learn from St. Paul, Archbishop Gregory tells diaconate directors
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 1, 2014ATLANTA—Speaking to a national convention of permanent diaconate directors in Atlanta, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said that priests and deacons may think it’s a modern problem to feel “utterly overwhelmed” in the ministry and all it entails. “Haven’t we read Paul?” asked the archbishop, reflecting upon the apostle’s struggles in preaching the word of God […] Full Story
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Sister of Visitation to make solemn vows at Mass on May 13
Published May 1, 2014
SNELLVILLE—A Sister of the Visitation will make her solemn profession of vows at a Mass on Tuesday, May 13, at the Monastery of the Visitation. The community invites the public to come to the Mass, which will be celebrated by Bishop Luis R. Zarama at 10:30 a.m. Sister Maria Gabriela Capuano, VHM, joined the monastic […] Full Story
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Retiring Transfiguration pastor to be honored
Published May 1, 2014
MARIETTA—Msgr. Patrick Bishop, long-time pastor of Transfiguration Church, is planning to retire this summer after 40 years serving as a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Parishioners will be honoring his priesthood and his 25 years as pastor of Transfiguration at a celebration on Saturday, May 17. The Mass of thanksgiving will begin at 7 […] Full Story
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Vatican conference on human trafficking was ‘an awakening,’ Bishop Zarama says
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 1, 2014ATLANTA—Bishop Luis R. Zarama participated in an April conference at the Vatican on combating human trafficking where he gained insights into how the U.S. Catholic Church can partner with law enforcement to rescue and bring healing to victims of enslavement. Bishop Zarama, an auxiliary bishop of Atlanta, represented the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee […] Full Story
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Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering set for May 20
Published May 1, 2014
ATLANTA—The May Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering will bring the faithful together to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the meeting of Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I in Jerusalem and the present state of Catholic-Orthodox relations in light of that meeting. The gathering will take place on Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral […] Full Story
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Colombian speaker to give ‘lightning’ testimony at local parishes
Published May 1, 2014
ATLANTA—Dr. Gloria Polo, a resident of Bogota, Colombia, will visit several parishes in the Atlanta area May 14-16 to share her story of redemption following a 1995 incident in which she was struck by lightning. Raised in the Catholic faith, she later fell away and became involved in activities that were contrary to God’s commandments. […]
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Archbishop listens to councils, announces sale of residence
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published April 22, 2014ATLANTA—An unprecedented meeting involving three councils of people who regularly advise Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory resulted in his announcement April 5 that he will vacate the new archbishop’s residence in early May and the property will be sold. Archbishop Gregory listened and then, shortly after the meeting ended, announced in a press release that he […] Full Story
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Father Arellano to lead Mother’s Day weekend retreat
Published April 22, 2014
TUCKER— Father Edgardo “Bing” Arellano will celebrate Tridentine Latin Masses at an upcoming family retreat on Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11. The retreat will be held at the DoubleTree-Northlake Hotel in Tucker. All are welcome to attend. A canon lawyer and exorcist, Father Arellano is the head of the Holy Family International and the Alliance […]
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Father ‘Paddy’ Donaghey, retired pastor and senior priest, dies
Published April 22, 2014
ATLANTA—Father Patrick “Paddy” Donaghey, a senior priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died Tuesday, April 8, in Ireland. He was 65. Father Donaghey was born on March 15, 1949, in Derry, Northern Ireland. He was the son of the late Charles and Rebecca Donaghey. He was ordained a priest at St. Brigid’s Church at Carnhill […] Full Story
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OLM hosts eighth-grade retreat
Published April 22, 2014
On Wednesday, April 2, the Our Lady of Mercy High School community welcomed 65 eighth-graders from Our Lady of Victory School, Tyrone, St. John the Evangelist School, Hapeville, and St. Peter Claver School, Decatur, for a day-long retreat. The annual event, nicknamed the “Spark Retreat,” is to ignite a sense of passion for faith and […] Full Story
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School Fair Trade sale supports artisans
Published April 22, 2014
Atlanta’s Immaculate Heart of Mary School is opening its doors to aid women and men in the developing world. There will be fairly traded tea, coffee, chocolate, jewelry, scarves, and other hand-crafted items from farmers and artisans living in developing regions available at the Work of Human Hands Sale on Tuesday, April 29, from 8 […]
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Top Scouts at Holy Spirit Prep
Published April 22, 2014
Seven of the 53 members of Holy Spirit Preparatory School’s Class of 2014 have earned the top award in Scouting. Russell Clark and Zack Palmer have been named Eagle Scouts by the Boy Scouts of America; Carson Hooper, Meghan Devine, Kaaron Murray, Sarah Cullen and Sabrina Angelo were awarded the Gold Award by the Girl […]
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Embrace Ministry to become model for other dioceses
Published April 22, 2014
Embrace Ministry, which was started in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, has reached a milestone, as it becomes an independent nonprofit organization. This move will allow the ministry to expand to other dioceses around the country interested in following the model created here, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory announced. It’ll stand on its own this summer. The […] Full Story
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Marietta Knights sponsor emergency response training
Published April 22, 2014
Members of the Knights of Columbus recently attended a Community Emergency Response Team second responders class, hosted by Council 4599 at Marietta’s St. Joseph Church. The training teaches attendees how to prepare for and respond to disasters and how to assist first responders. The class was taught by Bernard King, from Cobb County’s Emergency Management […] Full Story
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Marist School artist earns national award
Published April 22, 2014
Sarah Dockter, a senior at Marist School in Atlanta, earned a silver medal in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards national competition for her mixed media pencil drawing, “Extended Flower.” This award places her in the top 1 percent of more than 250,000 submissions to the competition. She will receive her award at Carnegie Hall […]
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Focus on discipleship drives 2014 Eucharistic Congress
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff reporter
Published April 22, 2014COLLEGE PARK—The theme of this year’s Eucharistic Congress comes from the Gospel of Matthew: “Go and make disciples,” a theme that echoes the recent Year of Faith and resounds throughout the Catholic Church today under the guidance of Pope Francis. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and hosted by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Auxiliary […] Full Story
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Archbishop reflects on deeper unity between clergy, ‘priestly people’
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 16, 2014ATLANTA—While singing “Lift High the Cross,” the priests of the Archdiocese of Atlanta processed into the Cathedral of Christ the King for the Chrism Mass celebrated April 15. During the Mass, traditionally held here on the Tuesday of Holy Week, the archbishop blesses the oils used for the celebration of the sacraments in every church […] Full Story
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Notre Dame Academy to launch high school in 2015
Published April 16, 2014
DULUTH—Notre Dame Academy (NDA) in Duluth has announced plans to expand its current campus to include grades 9-12 and launch a high school with the inaugural freshman class starting in the fall of 2015. The school has purchased 21 acres of land adjacent to the existing elementary and middle school campus on River Green Parkway […]
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The Atlanta Boy Choir to sing in Poland, honor Blessed John Paul II
Published April 16, 2014
ATLANTA—The 65 men and boys of The Atlanta Boy Choir will travel to Poland this June, where they have been invited to perform in honor of the canonization of Pope John Paul II. A longtime favorite of Pope John Paul II, the choir sang many times at St. Peter’s in Rome with the Holy Father […]
