Georgia
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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 […]
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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 […] Full Story
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Habersham Salutatorian Headed To Swarthmore
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 20, 2013ATLANTA—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 […]
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Childhood Passion For Planets Inspired Top Scholar
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 20, 2013ATLANTA—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
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Scholar, Gymnast Put Her Faith Into Action
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 20, 2013PEACHTREE 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
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Leadership Gifts Distinguish McIntosh Valedictorian
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 20, 2013PEACHTREE 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
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New Principal, New Programs At St. Peter Claver School
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 20, 2013DECATUR—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
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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
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Seven Ordained As Priests For Atlanta Archdiocese
By ANDREW NELSON
Published June 20, 2013ATLANTA—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 […]
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Bishop: Imitate Mary’s Joy When Receiving Eucharist
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 6, 2013COLLEGE 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 […]
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18th Eucharistic Congress Draws ‘Beautiful Community’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 6, 2013COLLEGE 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 […]
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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
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Catholic-Orthodox Event Emphasizes Mother Of God
By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 6, 2013ATLANTA—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
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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
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Five Ordained As Transitional Deacons For Atlanta
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 6, 2013ATLANTA—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
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Answer Vietnamese Youths’ Faith Questions, Priest Says
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published June 6, 2013COLLEGE 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 […]
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ASL Presenter Reminds Deaf Community Of Mary’s Role
By KATHRYN BYRNE, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 6, 2013COLLEGE 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 […]
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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
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Tales, Trumpets, ‘Te Amo’
By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 6, 2013COLLEGE 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
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Our Lady Of Guadalupe Shines At Hispanic Track
By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special To The Bulletin
Published June 6, 2013COLLEGE 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 […]
