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• Childhood Passion For Planets Inspired Top Scholar

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

  ATLANTA—As a student at the Westminster Schools, Margaret (Meg) Panetta strove to own what she learned, whether reading Virgil in Latin, playing the bass or applying formulas in physics class. And her active learning approach definitely paid off: She graduated as girls valedictorian and will attend Harvard University. She is the daughter of Dr. Edward […] Full Story

• Scholar, Gymnast Put Her Faith Into Action

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

  PEACHTREE CITY—Tori Kinamon vividly remembers preparing for her first day at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City after graduating from Our Lady of Victory School in Tyrone. Anxious about beginning at a secular high school, she attended the Life Teen Mass at Holy Trinity Church and prayed deeply for the Lord to carry her through. […] Full Story

• Leadership Gifts Distinguish McIntosh Valedictorian

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

  PEACHTREE CITY—Hannah Mason served as president of six clubs and as captain of her lacrosse and swim teams and marching band at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City. She participated in the Georgia Girls State mock government camp and raised funds to fight the degenerative disease ALS. And in the classroom she excelled academically and […] Full Story

• New Principal, New Programs At St. Peter Claver School

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 20, 2013

  DECATUR—St. Peter Claver Regional School is undergoing its biggest changes since the Decatur school opened, as primary grades are combined and educators introduce a technology-centered learning program, the Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Schools’ superintendent announced. The new approach is designed to help a school financially challenged by low enrollment and also to raise its academic […] Full Story

• Priest Assignments

  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following assignments, effective July 1. Father James Dennis Dorner Jr. has been assigned as parochial vicar at St. Thomas More Church, Decatur. Father Feiser Elliott Munoz Polanco has been assigned as parochial vicar at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. Father Cong Tan Nguyen has been assigned […] Full Story

• Seven Ordained As Priests For Atlanta Archdiocese

  

  By ANDREW NELSON
  Published June 20, 2013

  ATLANTA—Standing in the ornate sanctuary of Holy Spirit Church, Father Tom Shuler prepared the altar and celebrated his first Mass. He was surrounded by priests who had prepared him for this ministry. Friends and family crowded the pews, much like they did after his wife died. “I said my Mass for her. We taught each […] Full Story

• Bishop: Imitate Mary’s Joy When Receiving Eucharist

  

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 6, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—As Mary rushed with joy to see her cousin Elizabeth, so Catholics should rush with joy to the Eucharist, said Bishop Luis R. Zarama, the main celebrant of the opening Mass of the 2013 Eucharistic Congress. As divine providence ordained, the Eucharistic Congress honoring the Blessed Mother during the Year of Faith began on […] Full Story

• 18th Eucharistic Congress Draws ‘Beautiful Community’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 6, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—Tens of thousands of people attended the 18th annual Eucharistic Congress, delving into the Catholic faith, praying for the needs of the world, and greeting nationally known speakers. The Georgia International Convention Center became the mecca of the Catholic community for a day and a half on May 31 and June 1, as it […] Full Story

• Looking Back… June 1963

  Published June 6, 2013

  The Georgia Bulletin issue of June 3, 1963, announced the death of Pope John XXIII. A special eight-page edition of the Catholic newspaper was published in memory of the pontiff on the day of his death. In his statement, Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan wrote: “The news of Pope John’s death leaves the world saddened, and […] Full Story

• Catholic-Orthodox Event Emphasizes Mother Of God

  

  By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 6, 2013

  ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Church hosted the eighth Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering on May 14, with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Metropolitan Alexios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta officiating. In celebration of the Year of Faith and the Marian year in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the theme of the gathering was the Most Blessed Theotokos, the […] Full Story

• Archbishop Announces New Priest Assignments

  Published June 6, 2013

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignments. The assignments are effective July 1. NEW PASTORS Father Juan Areiza has been assigned as pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Blairsville. This is his first pastorate. Father Gilbert Exume has been assigned as pastor at St. Matthew Church, Winder. This is his first […] Full Story

• Five Ordained As Transitional Deacons For Atlanta

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 6, 2013

  ATLANTA—A diverse group of men were ordained May 25 as transitional deacons, charged to preach the Gospel and to champion the poor, the forgotten and the neglected. Among the five men are natives of Haiti, Puerto Rico and Mexico, along with an African-American and a deacon with Korean and American heritage. They range from 34 […] Full Story

• Answer Vietnamese Youths’ Faith Questions, Priest Says

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published June 6, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—The Vietnamese Catholic community, whose elders with a booming drum always lead the massive Eucharistic procession into the Georgia International Convention Center, have a deep devotion to adoration that arises in part out of suffering, a speaker said. Father Matthew Hy K. Nguyen, a native of Vietnam, said, “We grew up in war. It […] Full Story

• ASL Presenter Reminds Deaf Community Of Mary’s Role

  

  By KATHRYN BYRNE, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 6, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—Why am I here? Do I have value? Who am I? Am I alone? Where am I going? Msgr. Glenn Nelson, presenter for the American Sign Language track at the 2013 Eucharistic Congress, gracefully tackled deep questions such as these for the 25 participants of the track, about half of whom were deaf. The […] Full Story

• Saints Are Rome’s ‘Treasure,’ Art Historian Says

  

  Published June 6, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—In the ballroom of the Marriott Gateway hotel, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano met the future of the church. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory brought Archbishop Vigano, the Vatican’s ambassador to the United States, to address hundreds of young adults who attended the annual Revive session of the Eucharistic Congress Friday, May 31. “We are grateful […] Full Story

• Tales, Trumpets, ‘Te Amo’

  By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 6, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—Msgr. Daniel Stack endeared the crowd in the Spanish track, interspersing his casual talk with music. He sang traditional Spanish hymns to the tune of trumpets played by a handful of boys from his parish, St. Francis of Assisi in Cartersville. Msgr. Stack purchased the trumpets on eBay for around $30 each, he said. […] Full Story

• Our Lady Of Guadalupe Shines At Hispanic Track

  

  By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 6, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—Our Lady of Guadalupe was an ever-present mother at the Spanish track of the Eucharistic Congress June 1. Her image sat, framed, as a centerpiece onstage. Signage and books bore her likeness. And her form was stitched into apparel and accessories across a crowd of thousands—from T-shirts to jewelry to starched dress shirts. Nowhere […] Full Story

• English Track Speakers Extol Blessed Mother, Eucharist

  

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published June 6, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—With word, song, action and art, the speakers in the English track of the 2013 Eucharistic Congress inspired and informed the thousands gathered to listen and learn. The six presenters touched on the themes of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the importance of Scripture, the call to holiness and the role […] Full Story

• Double Blessing For Year Of Faith Filmmakers

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 6, 2013

  COLLEGE PARK—Two short films earned the top prize as part of the archdiocesan Year of Faith video contest—a trip to Rome, Italy. Filmmakers were asked to contribute a three-minute film focused on faith. About 15 nominations were submitted. Julio Palacio and Kate Papania stood in front of the crowd at the 2013 Eucharistic Congress as […] Full Story

• Court Blocks Part Of Georgia’s Immigration law

  Published May 28, 2013