Georgia
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Children’s faith center of study day on Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 7, 2013SMYRNA—Parish catechetical leaders and priests participated in a study day for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Oct. 29 at the Chancery. The program, “Early Encounters with Jesus: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, an Approach to Religious Formation,” featured national speakers and breakout sessions on the religious formation methods. The Office of Formation and Discipleship […]
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‘Catholicism’ creator likes new media’s impact ‘way outside’ church walls
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 7, 2013SMYRNA—Another grand, sweeping documentary on Catholicism is being dreamed by Chicago priest Father Robert Barron. It’s the latest goal for the priest who more than a dozen years ago was asked to jump-start an evangelical endeavor to “invade that space” where the church’s message was not often heard. “If you want to reach people who […]
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Archaeological dig reveals Franciscan mission
By BARBARA D. KING, Catholic News Service
Published October 24, 2013ST. CATHERINES ISLAND, Ga. (CNS)—Savannah Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer spent Columbus Day visiting the oldest mission in the diocese for the first time since he was ordained to head the diocese two years ago. Santa Catalina de Guale mission, located on St. Catherines Island, an undeveloped barrier island 35 miles south of Savannah, is a […] Full Story
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Art can help sense ‘God’s hand in our own lives’
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published October 24, 2013ATLANTA—The Catholic Church has long been one of the “world’s great patrons of art,” said Dr. Nora M. Heimann, associate professor of art history and chair of the department of art at the Catholic University of America. While art can inspire and delight, among its original purposes was “explaining complex theological” ideas,” said Heimann. Some […]
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Health care professionals share Jesus’ healing ministry, archbishop says
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published October 24, 2013ATLANTA—Pharmacists Mimi Park, Linda Rozakis and Angela Kim all plan to make attending the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s White Mass an annual tradition. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the first such Mass for those in health care fields on Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. The Mass was held on […] Full Story
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Popes have extolled artists’ gifts to touch the human spirit
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published October 24, 2013ATLANTA—North Georgia artist Josef Mahler’s many works have included paintings, drawings and woodcarvings of scenes ranging from the Nativity to the Stations of the Cross. Mahler has demonstrated his talents and shared his work in both Catholic churches and non-Catholic venues such as the Sautee Nacoochee Center Association art galleries exhibit of Amazing(ly) Grace(ful) in […]
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Mercy sister ministered for 73 years
Published October 24, 2013
ATLANTA—Sister Maureen Cartwright, RSM, a former nursing supervisor at Atlanta’s St. Joseph’s Infirmary, died at the Mercy Convent in Savannah on Aug. 2, 2013. She was 99 years old. Sister Maureen, a member of the Sisters of Mercy religious community for 73 years, served her long ministry in health care. A native of Tifton, she […]
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Sullivan Center still brings hope to southwest Atlanta community
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 24, 2013ATLANTA—There’s a telephone on Dill Avenue for anyone to use. No charge. The phone in the storefront office of the Sullivan Family Support Center may be a small token easily overlooked with cellphones in many pockets, but on any given day it can be a lifeline for women and men struggling to find work or […]
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Sister Henderson, BVM, dies; served in Newnan
Published October 24, 2013
ATLANTA—Sister Bridget Ann Henderson, BVM, 85, died Oct. 4, 2013, at Caritas Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Sister Bridget Ann served as religious education director from 1996-2004 at St. George Church in Newnan. She was born Sept. 17, 1928, to John Joseph and Ann Elizabeth Connolly Henderson. She entered the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed […]
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Retired Army officer will speak at women’s Magnificat breakfast
Published October 24, 2013
ATLANTA—A retired U.S. Army colonel who had a life-changing spiritual conversion will be the guest speaker at the Magnificat breakfast for women on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta. Pat Forest served as a U.S. Army officer for 28 years, with assignments worldwide as a leader in administration, recruiting, and personnel, including at […] Full Story
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Sophia Academy soccer team co-champs
Published October 24, 2013
ATLANTA— The Sophia Academy Eagles boys soccer team became the co-champions of the Atlanta Private Athletic Conference (APAC) after a 1-1 tie with The Waldorf School of Atlanta, Oct. 16. Sophia Academy advanced to the title game after defeating The Swift School of Roswell 2- 1. Sophia Academy finished the season with a record of […]
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OLA students help many in one giant day of service
Published October 24, 2013
ATLANTA—Our Lady of the Assumption School students completed a “Big Day of Service” on Sept. 25, as all students participated, working with more than 20 organizations around Atlanta. Sharon Black, development director at the school, reported that in advance of the big day, students collected quarters for Stop Hunger Now, toiletries for Mercy Care, bottled […]
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Artist’s work reveals his faith
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published October 24, 2013CLARKESVILLE—The trees of north Georgia are turning to shades of orange, yellow and red. The fields are gold and green, and the lawn of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Cleveland has become a patch of pumpkins in rows of various sizes. Between Clarkesville and Cleveland, and just around the corner from the alpine village […] Full Story
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From Dalton to Morelia, priest’s ordination celebrated
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 24, 2013ATLANTA—When Father Luis Simon Gallardo was ordained in August in Mexico, for his native diocese, there was fraternal joy and bittersweet rejoicing in the Atlanta Archdiocese. In fact, he is a spiritual son of St. Joseph Church in Dalton. He initially longed to serve the immigrant Mexican community in Georgia. “He discovered his vocation while […]
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Foundation thanks donors whose gifts, small or large, build church
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published October 24, 2013ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia featured Jeremiah 29:11’s message of building a “future of hope” as an awareness campaign theme last fall. The foundation and its donors—both new and longtime contributors—are clearly helping to build such a future for generations to come. The Catholic Foundation’s annual Deo Gratias Mass and luncheon, celebrated Sept. 28 […]
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Looking Back: October 1963
Published October 24, 2013
The opening of the second session of the Second Vatican Council filled the pages of The Georgia Bulletin in October 1963. Pope Paul VI, elected to succeed Pope John XXIII, opened the new session, which also included more representatives from other Christian denominations. Some 60 non-Roman Catholic delegate-observers attended, including 17 from the United States. […] Full Story
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At Faith & Sharing Mass, people ‘usually leave smiling’
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published October 24, 2013JOHNS CREEK—Joy was the prevailing spirit at the Faith & Sharing Mass on Sunday, Oct. 13, at St. Benedict Church in Johns Creek. Twice a year, the Disabilities Ministry of the archdiocese organizes the Mass for people of all abilities, their family members and friends. Nearly 200 people attended the Mass celebrated by Bishop David […]
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Thank your priests on Priesthood Sunday
By Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory
Published October 24, 2013This Sunday is Priesthood Sunday here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta—an annual opportunity for us to express our thanks for the service of our priests. In truth, every Sunday is Priesthood Sunday because through the sacramental ministry of our priests, we all worship the Triune God each Lord’s Day (and during the weekdays for many […] Full Story
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Sharon church listed as historic ‘place in peril’
By SUZANNE HAUGH Special to the Bulletin
Published October 24, 2013SHARON—The first lay Catholics to reach Georgia in 1790 tamed the wilderness in what is now called Taliaferro County. Without a concerted effort to preserve their historical footprints, the wilderness will reclaim that territory, as well as its important significance to Catholics and to state history. Fortunately, the situation of the state’s oldest Catholic church, […] Full Story
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Student runners at St. Mary’s School, Rome, remember former coach
Published October 24, 2013
St. Mary’s School hosted its first cross-country invitational Tuesday, Sept. 8. The race was held in memory of former coach Wendy Linatoc, 50, who died in July. Runners were invited from the regional Christian Fellowship Athletic Association league. Teams were St. Mary’s School, Unity Christian School, Berry Elementary and Middle School, Carman Elementary and Middle […]
