Georgia
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English Track Speakers Extol Blessed Mother, Eucharist
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published June 6, 2013COLLEGE 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 […]
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Double Blessing For Year Of Faith Filmmakers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 6, 2013COLLEGE 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 […]
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Court Blocks Part Of Georgia’s Immigration law
Published May 28, 2013
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Annual Mass To Honor Couples Married 50, 60 Years
Published May 23, 2013
JOHNS CREEK—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will honor couples married in 1963 and 1953 at the annual golden/diamond wedding anniversary Mass. This year’s anniversary Mass, recognizing marriages lasting 50 and 60 years, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 12 p.m. at St. Brigid Church in Johns Creek. A reception will follow the Mass for […] Full Story
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New Face In The Vocations Office
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 23, 2013SMYRNA—Adam Lindenau was recently appointed the associate vocations director, working with director Father Tim Hepburn to help young people in the Archdiocese of Atlanta discern God’s will in their lives. The 22-year-old lives in Dunwoody and attends All Saints Church, Dunwoody. Engaged to be married on July 6, Lindenau was the guiding force in getting […] Full Story
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Matt Maher Marks CD Release With Local Concert
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 23, 2013DUNWOODY—Playing to a lively crowd gathered in Studio ONE, a film studio at All Saints Church used for XLT and Life Teen events throughout the year, Catholic musician Matt Maher sang many crowd favorites as well as a few tunes from his new album, “All The People Said Amen.” The April 23 album release concert […]
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New Disabilities Leader Focuses On Abilities, Inclusion
Published May 23, 2013
ATLANTA—Maggie Rousseau dove right into the hubbub that is Toni’s Camp. It’s a “marvelous evangelical opportunity to spread love,” she said about her introduction to the annual weekend retreat camp in the Atlanta Archdiocese that attracts about 100 people with disabilities. “It’s such a faith-building environment.” Rousseau was just a few days on the job […] Full Story
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Order of Malta Honored With Celebrate Life Award
By GIGI MEYERS, Special To The Bulletin
Published May 23, 2013ATLANTA—The Advice and Aid Pregnancy Problem Center, Atlanta’s only Catholic crisis pregnancy center, focuses at the core on its mission of protecting the rights of the unborn. Through the introduction of both health and educational options, the center offers ongoing support and assistance to mothers in crisis and their babies, providing them an alternative to […] Full Story
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‘Taste Of Life’ Fundraiser To Benefit Living Room
Published May 23, 2013
ATLANTA—Taste of Life, the annual food and wine tasting event benefiting Living Room, Inc., a nonprofit agency that helps low-income families and individuals affected by HIV acquire and maintain safe and affordable housing, will be held Saturday, June 8, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta. Guests will […] Full Story
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Archdiocesan Schools Affirmed By Certification Team
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 23, 2013SMYRNA—A visiting team of 10 Catholic school educators has unanimously recommended the Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic schools for district-wide accreditation by AdvancED. It was the culmination of a great deal of self-scrutiny by the Catholic school system. The Office of Catholic Schools, along with each individual school, had already completed an extensive self-study that analyzed […]
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Looking Back… May 1963
Published May 23, 2013
The Georgia Bulletin issue of May 23, 1963, includes a front-page story expressing concern over the health of Pope John XXIII. Vatican officials announced May 21 that he would go on retreat within a few days. No authoritative comment was made publicly about the pope’s health, but all private audiences and regularly scheduled conferences with […]
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Eight Priests Celebrate Ministries Of 25, 50 Years
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 23, 2013ATLANTA—Two hundred and fifty years of priesthood were celebrated at the Cathedral of Christ the King when eight men were honored Wednesday, May 15, at the annual Mass for priests marking milestones of 25 and 50 years of service to the faithful. Two had golden anniversaries. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory saluted the men for their […] Full Story
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A Redesign For The Georgia Bulletin
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Executive Editor
Published May 23, 2013It’s time for a change at The Georgia Bulletin. I’m happy to announce that with the July 4 issue, we’ll unveil the latest version of The Georgia Bulletin: a fresh, new print edition and the launch of a matching website. This is a project that has been in the works for some time. The last […] Full Story
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Sister Built Bridge For Atlanta’s Asian Refugees
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 23, 2013CHAMBLEE—Sister Christine Truong My Hanh is getting ready for her DUI class. She is teaching the class of Asian drivers about why drinking and driving don’t mix. She follows a state-approved curriculum, adding her know-how of Asian culture so the offenders get the point. Like this: In some Asian cultures, a man drinking is a […] Full Story
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5K Benefits Developmentally Disabled Adults
Published May 9, 2013
LILBURN— For the third year in a row, St. John Neumann Church, Lilburn, is joining forces with St. Mary’s Independent Living Extensions (SMILE) for a 5K and one-mile fun run. This year’s event is set for Saturday, May 11, at Lilburn City Park. Organizers and entertainers are donating their time and services, so 100 percent […]
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Collegiate Sports On The Horizon For Seniors
Published May 9, 2013
ATLANTA—A number of graduating high school seniors from the Archdiocese of Atlanta, who are listed below, will be playing sports at various colleges and universities locally and around the country. This list excludes the Catholic athletes announced in the Feb. 14 issue of The Georgia Bulletin, which included those who committed on or prior to […]
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Non-Metro Parishes Talk Through Unique Challenges
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 9, 2013ATLANTA—Rural Catholic communities make up one in three parishes in the Atlanta Archdiocese, giving the believers unique challenges, from few resources to long distances to travel for parish celebrations. Leaders from 23 parishes shared ideas at a daylong conference on Thursday, April 25, in Atlanta designed to help church workers in rural communities to brainstorm, […]
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MAP Brings Medical Aid To Missionaries, Clinics
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 9, 2013ATLANTA—Scott Walters doesn’t mind holding out a tin cup. In fact, he loves it. “I tell people I have the world’s best job. I have the privilege of begging for the poor,” said Walters, the chief development officer for MAP International. “It’s truly humbling and a joyful, joyful experience,” he said. A member of St. […]
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Looking Back… April-May 1963
Published May 9, 2013
Issues of The Georgia Bulletin in April and May 1963 are dominated by the publication of “Pacem in Terris,” the encyclical on peace of Pope John XXIII. The 11,000-word papal letter was issued on April 10, 1963, and the full text in English was published as a special supplement to The Georgia Bulletin of April […]
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Pilgrims To Fatima Include Many Devoted Popes
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published May 9, 2013ATLANTA—Pope Francis, in asking that his papacy be consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima, continues the close interrelationship between popes and this 20th-century apparition of Mary. On May 13, 2013, the bishops of Portugal are expected to pray on Pope Francis’ behalf this prayer of consecration, as he has asked them to do. Fatima, located […] Full Story
