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• Father Patrick Duffy, a former monk of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, dies

  Published July 4, 2013

  CONYERS–Father Patrick Duffy, 78, a former monk of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, and a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, Albuquerque, N.M., passed away on Sunday, June 23, after a long illness. He died with his family at his side. The burial service at the celebration of the Mass […]

• Looking Back: July 1963–Pope Paul VI begins pontificate

  Published July 4, 2013

  In the June 27, 1963, issue of The Georgia Bulletin, Pope Paul VI announced that he would continue the ecumenical Vatican Council begun by Pope John XXIII. In his first public address as pope, Paul VI also pledged that he would continue “with every effort” the work for Christian unity started by Pope John “for […] Full Story

• Passion for ballet inspires Woodward salutatorian

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 4, 2013

  ATLANTA—Mary Helen deGolian sported both ballet slippers and paddock boots through middle school and divided her time between dancing and horseback riding. But by eighth grade she decided to get serious about ballet, pirouetting across the stage through high school. Along the way, she stretched in faith, brought dance to the disadvantaged and excelled in […]

• Georgia Bulletin wins six CPA awards

  Published July 4, 2013

  ATLANTA–The Georgia Bulletin at the annual Catholic Press Association media conference earned six awards for excellence in 2012. The paper won a first place in sports journalism, a second place for Year of Faith coverage, three third-place awards and an honorable mention. The work was recognized at the annual gathering of Catholic journalists from the […]

• Living one’s faith–The story of Dot and Louise

  

  By Michael Alexander, Staff Photographer (Photos and Text)
  Published July 4, 2013

  In my travels around the Archdiocese of Atlanta I witness countless people living out their faith. Louise Robinson and Dorothy “Dot” Todd, both 85, have done it consistently for many, many years. Robinson was married for 61 years to her late spouse, Paul, and Todd was married for 57 years to her deceased husband, Robert. […] Full Story

• More teens find safety at Covenant House Ga.

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 4, 2013

  ATLANTA—Lanetta Dorsey had a stormy relationship with an aunt who raised her, facing abuse of all kinds before she was tossed out to fend for herself on the streets. “She was calling me everything but my name,” said Dorsey. “I was in and out of garbage. It was really bad.” She faced a nomadic life […] Full Story

• A monk of 19 years dies

  Published July 4, 2013

  CONYERS–Brother Eutropius Bollinger, 66, a monk of the Cistercian (Trappist) Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers died peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, after a brief illness. Brother Eutropius was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Aug. 1, 1946. He entered the monastery on April 1, 1994, and professed solemn vows as a Cistercian on Oct. […]

• Groups take fortnight to heart

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 4, 2013

  ATLANTA—Catholics around the Atlanta Archdiocese gathered in parishes for prayer, retreat houses for reflection, and even a pizzeria to learn about religious liberty during the Fortnight for Freedom. The U.S. Catholic bishops called for the second Fortnight for Freedom, a time of prayer and fasting to raise awareness of challenges to religious liberty, both nationally […] Full Story

• Parishes Host Masses, Events For Religious Freedom

  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—Masses for Religious Freedom will be celebrated across the archdiocese during the Fortnight for Freedom, 14 days of prayer and special events held June 21-July 4 to focus on this essential freedom. The U.S. Catholic bishops have called for the Fortnight for Freedom to address many current challenges to religious liberty, including the Aug. 1, […] Full Story

• Catholic Schools, Athletes Soar At State

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—Catholic high schools in the Atlanta Archdiocese, both archdiocesan and independent schools, captured 12 team state championships this spring in golf, soccer, tennis, and track and field. Here is a school-by-school breakdown: State Champions Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fayetteville The girls track and field team captured first place with 68.50 points in the […]

• Six Receive Degrees In Holy Spirit College’s 2013 Class

  

  By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—The feast of St. Matthias, May 14, was the graduation date for Holy Spirit College’s class of 2013. This second graduation class for the school included six, who received one undergraduate and five graduate degrees. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the baccalaureate Mass at St. Mary’s Chapel on the Holy Spirit College campus. The Mass […] Full Story

• Looking Back… June 1963

  Published June 20, 2013

  The June 13, 1963 edition of The Georgia Bulletin carried a front-page question and answer interview with Cardinal Augustine Bea, head of the Vatican Secretariat for Christian Unity. The cardinal had visited the United States in April 1963 and had a fresh look at the ecumenical movement in the U.S. The interview was copyrighted because […] Full Story

• Newspaper’s New Design … Unveiled In The Next Issue

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Executive Editor
  Published June 20, 2013

  After many months—maybe even years—it’s almost time. We are eager and ready to move from planning to action. With the first issue in July—the next one—The Georgia Bulletin’s look and organization, both print and online, will be fresh and different. The staff is focused on that deadline, even as we continue to do the work […]

• Bishop Given Athens Parish Tour

  Published June 20, 2013

  Father David McGuinness, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Athens, gave Bishop Luis R. Zarama a bird’s-eye view of the parish’s 46 acres on Epps Bridge Parkway in Athens. St. Joseph’s, which is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year, relocated its Pre-K through eighth school from the parish’s downtown campus in September. The parish center, which […]

• St. Pius X Student Named To U16 Women’s National Basketball Team

  Published June 20, 2013

  St. Pius X High School rising junior Asia Durr, of Douglasville, has been selected to the 2013 USA Basketball Women’s U16 National Team. Durr was among 124 players to take to the court at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. She was one of 12 players to make the squad. Durr returns to Colorado […] Full Story

• New Leaders In Georgia Knights Of Columbus

  Published June 20, 2013

  From the Diocese of Savannah, Sanford Hillsman, of Albany, is the new state deputy of the Georgia State Council of the Knights of Columbus and will operate as the chief executive for the organization in the state. Hillsman, who had been serving as state secretary, is president of The 100 Black Men of America Chapter […]

• Thousands Pledge To Pray For Seminarians

  Published June 20, 2013

  Diana Shertenlieb reported that Alter Christus volunteers and friends had a special project during the 2013 Eucharistic Congress. The organization asked for pledges as part of a Spiritual Bouquet to give to the 2013 seminarians. They collected 3,936 pledges from people who promised to say one rosary each for the seminarians.

• Baked Beans Wins Award For Tastiest Dish In Cook-Off

  Published June 20, 2013

  On Saturday, May 18, the Southside Ultreya hosted its “Feed the Body, Feed the Soul” program as the men of the group submitted 21 entries for the second annual Men’s Cook-Off. The chefs competed for the best entrée and best dessert, with a prize for the best mystery dish. The ladies of the group had […]

• Living The Corporal Works Of Mercy

  Published June 20, 2013

  Middle-schoolers at St. Gabriel Church, Fayetteville, have had a busy year, said Christine Krabel, the parish’s Edge coordinator. Students participated in monthly service projects centered on the corporal works of mercy. Here’s what they did: In August, they “gave drink to the thirsty” by collecting over 1,000 water bottles for the local homeless shelter. In […]

• Habersham Salutatorian Headed To Swarthmore

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—John Ryan Gagnon ran steadfastly through his years at Habersham Central High School in Mount Airy, from painstaking afternoon practices around campus to uplifting weekend runs amidst the shady, hilly trails of Lake Russell. Keeping his eye on the prize, the track and cross country athlete finally broke school records for one- and two-mile distances […] Full Story