Georgia
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Director of upcoming movie on French Revolution to share story
Published March 20, 2014
ATLANTA—Producer Daniel Rabourdin will offer an insider’s view of his film currently in production, entitled “The Hidden Rebellion.” The movie, which tells the story of Catholic resistance to the French Revolution in Vendée, France, is being filmed in both France and Atlanta. Rabourdin, an EWTN producer for 16 years, will share stories from the film […]
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NCCA workshops on addiction, recovery offered April 1-2
Published March 20, 2014
ATLANTA—Addiction and recovery will be the topic of an upcoming workshop, presented on consecutive days in both English and Spanish. Sponsored by the National Catholic Council on Addictions (NCCA), this one-day workshop is intended for parishioners, counselors, social workers, seminarians, therapists and anyone who wants to learn more about the disease of addiction. The workshops […]
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AACCW gathers to honor outstanding women, youth of the year
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
Published March 20, 2014DUNWOODY—For the 37th time, the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women celebrated its Recognition Day, this year honoring 59 women and 53 high school seniors for their ministries and service within the Church and their communities. The event took place at All Saints Church on March 1. Mass was concelebrated by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, […] Full Story
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Outstanding Women of the Year 2014
Published March 20, 2014
This is the list of all the women chosen by their parish or mission as the 2014 Woman of the Year. Marie Adams, St. Mary Magdalene Church, Newnan; Sandy Andersen, Good Shepherd Church, Cumming; Barbara Bergeson, St. Peter Church, LaGrange; Mickie Boyle, St. Ann Church, Marietta; Jeanne Breitbach, St. John Vianney Church, Lithia Springs; Carol […] Full Story
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Outstanding Youth of the Year 2014
Published March 20, 2014
This is the list of all the youth chosen by their parish or mission as the 2014 Youth of the Year. Kameron Adair, St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Snellville; Joan Adebowale, Christ Our Hope Church, Lithonia; Eric Anderson, St. Peter the Rock Church, The Rock; Elizabeth Andry, Good Shepherd Church, Cumming; Christian Aranda, St. John Vianney […] Full Story
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St. Pius X girls successfully defend basketball title
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published March 20, 2014MACON—The girls basketball team at St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, earned its second consecutive Class AAA state championship after defeating Buford High School 48-45 at the Macon Coliseum March 8. St. Pius had to come from behind after being outscored in the first quarter 15-3. They climbed back into the game in the second […]
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Catholic scholars part of Emory program on human rights
Published March 11, 2014
ATLANTA—A March 26 lecture program on “Christianity and Human Rights” will launch a five-year series of lectures on Christian scholarship sponsored by the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University and the McDonald Agape Foundation. The Alonzo L. McDonald Distinguished Lectures on Christian Scholarship will run through 2018. “Christianity and Human […] Full Story
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St. Oliver’s sells out “Annie Jr.”
Published March 7, 2014
A musical favorite filled the seats at St. Oliver Plunkett Church, in Snellville. St. Oliver’s Drama Ministry performed “Annie Jr” to three sold-out shows in early February. Annie was played by Isabella Marquez. Chuck Westbrook performed as Daddy Warbucks. The beloved dog Sandy was played by Crash, who is actually a certified therapy dog with […]
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Sophia Academy celebrates Catholic school designation
Published March 7, 2014
On Jan. 16, Sophia Academy celebrated becoming a Catholic school with Mass said by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. Twelve priests and deacons joined four student altar-servers as Founders Day, Grandparents Day and the school’s 15th anniversary were recognized. The Atlanta school, serving those with learning disabilities or benefiting from small class sizes, was granted status […] Full Story
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St. Peter Claver students win writing awards
Published March 7, 2014
A new literary magazine is being started at St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School, in Decatur, after students brought home awards for their writing. In its first year, the St. Peter Claver Philology (Writing) Club earned seven awards from the regional Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. Two students received honorable mentions, seventh-graders Renee Otieno and […]
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Hispanic first-degree Knights make history
Published March 7, 2014
In news about the Knights of Columbus, a group of Hispanic men took their first steps as members of the religious fraternal organization. A Hispanic first degree was held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, in Alpharetta, home of Council 6532 on Sunday, Feb. 9. This is the first Hispanic first degree in North Georgia, according […] Full Story
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20-year monument rededicated in Carrollton
Published March 7, 2014
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, in Carrollton, in 1994 dedicated “a memorial for the unborn” in the parish cemetery. Knights of Columbus Councils 8731 and 10821 together erected the memorial. On Jan. 25, the councils again came together, along with the honor guard provided by Mother Teresa Assembly 2562, to rededicate the memorial. Mass […] Full Story
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Pastor, convert to Catholicism, to lead Lent missions
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2014ATLANTA—Catholic author Dr. Allen Hunt will speak about the themes of God’s promises and fulfilling God’s dreams during two Lenten parish missions this month. Hunt, educated at Mercer and Emory universities, earned a Ph.D. in New Testament and ancient Christian origins from Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Hunt was pastor of Mt. Pisgah United […] Full Story
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Jesuit to lead retreat hosted by Marist, BT men
Published March 7, 2014
ATLANTA—The Jesuit priest who will be principal of the new Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School will be the spiritual director of the 2014 annual Men’s Retreat sponsored by men’s groups from Blessed Trinity Catholic High School and Marist School. The retreat will be held Saturday, March 22, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Marist. The […] Full Story
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What’s cooking for Lent: Tomato Basil Bisque from Ignatius House
Published March 7, 2014
ATLANTA—Sitting high atop a ridge along the Chattahoochee River is a sacred place of quiet and peace. Inside the doors are the sweet and savory smells of whatever’s cooking in the kitchen. Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, located near Sandy Springs, provides retreats and days of spiritual renewal and is the perfect place to come […]
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Catholic sisters given ‘national week’ in their honor
Published March 7, 2014
ATLANTA—The first National Catholic Sisters Week will be March 8-14 to celebrate and honor the work of women religious. St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minn., will kick off the inaugural observation as part of Women’s History Month. Parishes and schools nationwide are invited to plan their own events recognizing the impact of women religious […]
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Penance services for Lent around the archdiocese
Published March 7, 2014
ATLANTA—Following are the dates and locations for the Lenten penance services to be held in parishes around the Atlanta Archdiocese. All are welcome to attend. For parishes not listed, please contact the parish office for times available for the sacrament of reconciliation. Unless otherwise noted, the penance services will be offered at 7 p.m. Monday, […] Full Story
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Parents praise team for welcoming Hannah
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2014SMYRNA—On a Tuesday afternoon, 6-year-old Hannah Foy of Smyrna and her mother, Beth, are tackling homework before heading to the YMCA for a swim. While waiting for older sister Sarah to arrive home from St. Joseph School in Marietta, Hannah eagerly calls out numbers on a calendar as her mom points to each one. Hannah, […] Full Story
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Tour celebrates 20 years placing aspiring teachers in Catholic schools
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2014HAPEVILLE—It was a rock stars’ welcome for leaders and staff of the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) during their Feb. 26 visit to St. John the Evangelist School in Hapeville. In celebration of ACE’s 20th anniversary, founder Father Timothy Scully, a Holy Cross priest, and faculty members have embarked on the […] Full Story
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Catholics asked to press for more humanitarian aid for Syrians
Published March 7, 2014
ATLANTA—As civil war intensifies in Syria, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services have issued an alert calling on American leaders to work to help stop the violence and increase humanitarian aid. Chandreyee Banerjee of Catholic Relief Services in the Middle East spoke at a Feb. 19 program at Ignatius House Jesuit […] Full Story
