Georgia
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Filipino community ‘working to help rebuild’ devastated homeland
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 21, 2013ATLANTA—Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta have already or soon will be taking up a special collection for Catholic Relief Services’ work in assisting Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Philippines and Vietnam. The collection, requested by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will be used for immediate relief and also for the future rebuilding of […]
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Sophia Academy designated an independent Catholic school
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 21, 2013ATLANTA—Sophia Academy in Atlanta is officially an independent Catholic school with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory granting the status in November. The academy, which serves nearly 90 students, began the process of seeking the independent Catholic status 22 months ago after affiliating with the Society of Mary and Marist School. “The administration, staff, board and students […]
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Dominican sisters to host Vocation Day Nov. 23
Published November 11, 2013
ATLANTA—At Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta, the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne provide care and comfort to patients with incurable cancer who cannot afford needed care. Rose Hawthorne (Mother Mary Alphonsa), daughter of the famed novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, founded the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne community in 1900. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, […]
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Nov. 17 begins Shrine events recalling Father O’Reilly’s 1864 stand
Published November 8, 2013
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and an ecumenical group of religious leaders Nov. 17 will begin an observance of the 150th anniversary of the actions of the Irish Catholic priest who saved downtown churches and civil buildings from the burning of Atlanta in 1864. Father Thomas O’Reilly, who treated the wounded of the Confederate and Union […]
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Divine Liturgy planned at CTK
Published November 8, 2013
ATLANTA—The Divine Mercy Apostolate will present a morning of reflection on “Mary, Mother of the Church” Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. The public is invited to attend these programs. The Cathedral is located at 2699 Peachtree Rd. NE. Beginning at 8 a.m. is the Divine Liturgy according to […]
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At Embrace walk, families celebrate memories
Published November 8, 2013
ROSWELL—The sun was shining, leaves were just starting to turn colors, children were playing with balloons, parents were holding each other and multiple generations were gathered all together on one breathtaking day to remember their little ones who went to heaven way too early. Over 100 people came together Oct. 13 for the Embrace ministry’s third […]
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New burial sites offer ‘sacred ground’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 8, 2013ATLANTA—Respect for the dignity of deceased loved ones is paramount in the Catholic Church, whether people are cremated or interred bodily in a plot or tomb. While cremation is permitted, the Catholic Church prefers traditional burial. One reason is because Jesus was buried. Christians are called to “pray to him, worship him, and imitate him, […]
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Marist School receives interfaith “Building Bridges Award”
Published November 8, 2013
Marist School was recognized for its interfaith efforts with the local Muslim community. On Nov. 2, the Catholic school was presented with the 2013 “Building Bridges Award.” The DeKalb County Public Library also received the award. The goal of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta is to help build bridges through knowledge and understanding. Each […]
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Father Jarreau honored with scholarship fund
Published November 8, 2013
Maria Cressler, the executive director of Ignatius House, the Jesuit Retreat Center, announced long-time spiritual director, and friend to many, Jesuit Father Niel Jarreau, recently moved from Atlanta to Grand Coteau, La. He will be continuing his ministry of spiritual direction at the St. Charles Spirituality Center. “It is hard for most of us to […]
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Christ the King student saves classmate
Published November 8, 2013
A student at Christ the King School, Atlanta, saved the life of a classmate in early October by performing the Heimlich maneuver, a skill he learned from reading the First Aid posters in the school’s classrooms. Eighth-grader Will Galvin was in math class when he realized a fellow student was choking on a grape she […]
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Catholic Charities Atlanta to recognize state Knights of Columbus
Published November 8, 2013
The Knights of Columbus Georgia State Council will be honored at Catholic Charities Atlanta seventh annual gala with the Archbishop John F. Donoghue Award. The award is given at the fundraiser to “exceptional people who demonstrate qualities of selfless service and devotion to helping others in need.” The award recognizes acts of charity, compassion and […]
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Pinecrest boys’ video goes viral
Published November 8, 2013
Congrats to the dozen Pinecrest Academy High School boys who performed in a music video to the tune of “What Makes You Beautiful,” by boy band One Direction. More than 13,600 people have viewed the video that encourages young women on the Pinecrest campus that virtue is beautiful. On the school’s Facebook page, it’s been […] Full Story
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Transfiguration parish celebrates 36th anniversary with dance
Published November 8, 2013
MARIETTA—The annual Blue and Silver Ball was the setting for the celebration of Transfiguration Church’s 36th anniversary. Held Sept. 28, the festivities began with Mass at 5 p.m., followed by the dance and awards celebration and attended by over 250 guests. The hall glowed in candlelight with touches of blue hydrangeas and silver accents with […] Full Story
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Looking Back: November 1963
Published November 8, 2013
The historic vote by members of the Second Vatican Council to restore the permanent diaconate in the Catholic Church was the lead story in the Oct. 31, 1963 issue of The Georgia Bulletin. It noted that “nothing has been stated, as yet, as to whether or not this would include married persons.” The vote to […] Full Story
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Closing Mass of Year of Faith offers special graces
Published November 7, 2013
ATLANTA—The Holy See will conclude the Year of Faith on Nov. 24, the solemnity of Christ the King. In Atlanta, the year-long observance will close with a specially designated celebration of the Eucharist at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will preside at the 10:30 a.m. Mass with the … Continue reading Closing Mass of Year of Faith offers special graces
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A final resting place: New practice consoles living
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 7, 2013DUNWOODY—Pat Casey stops at the niche holding his wife’s remains, rubbing his finger over the name of his high school sweetheart and wife of 49 years. “It’s been perfect. I go to daily Mass and when I come out of All Saints Church, I can look straight into the columbarium and see her. I go […]
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Holy Vietnamese Martyrs elevated from mission to parish
Published November 7, 2013
NORCROSS—The Archdiocese of Atlanta has elevated Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church in Norcross from a mission church to the status of a parish, effective Oct. 16, 2013. The text of the decree from Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory follows: “Whereas the People of God of Norcross and its environs have been served by the Mission of Holy […] Full Story
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St. Ann’s ministry for the widowed going strong at 10 years
By ANNE NEUFELD RUTZ Special to the Bulletin
Published November 7, 2013MARIETTA—The scene is a large social hall: the conversations buzz, laughter abounds, men and women carry their drinks and appetizers from one group of people to the next, mingling. It might sound like any cocktail party, but this is a recent gathering of Widowed Helping Others, a ministry at St. Ann Church in Marietta for […]
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Girls bring St. Pius a school first in volleyball
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 7, 2013MARIETTA—It could have been dubbed the “Second Annual Catholic Volleyball Classic,” but in this case Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, and St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, gathered at Marietta High School for the second consecutive year to vie for the Class AAA state volleyball championship. Blessed Trinity was going for its third championship in […]
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Flower shop will always be Marguerite Oberg’s
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 7, 2013ATLANTA—Marguerite Oberg helped put a smile on thousands of patients at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Oberg, 91, retired from the hospital flower shop in October, after 40 years of volunteer service. She began volunteering at Saint Joseph’s in 1973 when the hospital was originally located in downtown Atlanta. She established its first flower shop and […]
