Georgia
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Archbishop Blesses Chrism; New Bishop Pledges Fidelity
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 28, 2013ATLANTA—Some 170 priests of the Atlanta Archdiocese joined Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Bishop Luis R. Zarama for the Chrism Mass, celebrated March 26 at the Cathedral of Christ the King. During the Mass held each year on the Tuesday of Holy Week, the archbishop blesses the oils used for the celebration of the sacraments […] Full Story
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March Madness for the Church
By MOST REVEREND WILTON D. GREGORY
Published March 28, 2013March Madness is the name that most folks ordinarily give to the championship basketball games played by college and university teams throughout our nation at this time of the year. Many people who are not ordinarily sports enthusiasts dutifully fill out their brackets to see if they can correctly predict which college team will ultimately […] Full Story
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A Thief’s Prayer—And A Deathbed Conversion
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published March 28, 2013I read something so horrific in the newspapers that it had me in tears. It seems there was a tiny baby asleep in the backseat of a car, and the busy father rushed off and forgot the baby was there—and the child perished. The tragic tale brings home the fact that no one wants to […] Full Story
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New Pope ‘A Great Gift Of Grace’ For All, Argentine Priest Say
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published March 28, 2013ATLANTA—As a new student in 1962 at the Argentinian Jesuit seminary near Buenos Aires, Father Alberto Cabrera, CP, remembers how fellow seminarian Jorge Bergoglio stood out with his firm convictions and upright character. He now rejoices in his former classmate’s election as Pope Francis. Among about 200 students at Colegio Maximo de San Jose, Bergoglio […] Full Story
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French-English Day Of Renewal Set
Published March 15, 2013
The Archdiocese of Atlanta Office for Black Catholic Ministry is sponsoring a Lenten Day of Renewal in English and French on Saturday, March 24. The theme is “Living the Abundant Life Here Below” (“Vivre la Vie Abondante Ici Bas”). The event, which is being organized by the Pan African Catholic Organization of Atlanta, will be […] Full Story
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Catholic Conference-Supported Bills Make Crossover Day
Published March 15, 2013
Frank Mulcahy, executive director of the Georgia Catholic Conference, recently provided a legislative update for Catholics in Georgia. March 7 was “crossover day” for the Georgia General Assembly: the 30th legislative day when bills must have been adopted in one legislative house if they are to remain viable for the 2012 session. Below are some […] Full Story
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Volunteers Who Serve Parishes Honored By AACCW
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special To The Bulletin
Published March 14, 2013DUNWOODY—Sixty women and 54 high school students were honored for their service in their parish and community at the 36th annual Recognition Day of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. Mass was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 23, by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, with principal concelebrants Msgr. Hugh Marren, pastor of All Saints Church, Dunwoody, and […]
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Korean Enclave In Duluth Served By St. Andrew Kim
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published March 14, 2013A Korean Catholic mission in the heart of Gwinnett County’s vibrant Korean-American enclave of Duluth has more than doubled its membership in 18 months. St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church is located on a stretch of Duluth Highway known as church row, amidst several other Korean churches. Since August 2011, it has grown from 98 […] Full Story
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Marists Expand Outreach To Hispanic Community
Published March 14, 2013
This February Marist School hosted more than 130 young Hispanic men and women for a seminar to teach them how to become pastoral leaders in their community. The seminar, put on by the nonprofit organization, Fe y Vida, is part of a major initiative by the Society of Mary to better serve the Hispanic community […] Full Story
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Society Of Mary Quietly Serves Like Mary
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 14, 2013Since 1897, Marists in Atlanta have reached out to the abandoned. Today, they include families without cars who ride school buses to join a Marist parish community for prayer. They are Catholics who desire to resolve marriage difficulties so they can join in the sacraments. They are the hundreds of adults studying in the evening […]
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Colleagues Say Goodbye To Catholic Charities CEO
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published March 14, 2013SMYRNA—It was a bittersweet moment for friends and colleagues of Joe Krygiel, who recently stepped down as chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Atlanta after eight years at the helm. Many said their goodbyes and shared stories of Krygiel’s generosity as they wished him well in his retirement at a reception held at the archdiocesan […] Full Story
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Leadership Workshop Offers Tools For Church Ministry
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 14, 2013SMYRNA—Church ministry is not for the faint of heart as leaders are called to be the parish “vision keepers.” Religion teachers, office managers, administrative assistants must “stand in the in-between,” with a foot in the world “as it is and what it should be.” Jo Ann Paradise told the crowd of 100 at the second […] Full Story
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Mat Chat With BT Wrestler Evan Strawn
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published March 14, 2013Blessed Trinity High School wrestler Evan Strawn recently made history when he became the school’s first wrestler to win a state championship during the 2013 tournament held at the Macon Coliseum, Feb. 14-16. After finishing the season at 57-1, Strawn holds the school records for the most wins in a season and most career wins […] Full Story
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Art On Campus Of Catholic School
Published March 14, 2013
St. Jude the Apostle School, Atlanta, is in process of becoming an eco-friendly school. Numerous activities involving the school, church and community are scheduled throughout the year to highlight ways to conserve resources. As part of this program, St. Jude School has an artist-in-residence who will introduce students to papermaking and printmaking. The highlight of […] Full Story
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CTK Habitat Build Dedicated To Father Morrow
Published March 14, 2013
For his years of dedication to the cause, the Christ the King Cathedral Habitat for Humanity ministry is dedicating its current building effort to Father Richard Morrow. Father Morrow will be celebrating 58 years of priesthood this year, the last 20 of which have been at Christ the King. One of Father Morrow’s favorite charities […] Full Story
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Church, Parents, Community Boost St. Mary School Auction Gala
Published March 14, 2013
An auction to benefit St. Mary School, Rome, hosted by the Parent Teacher Organization, grossed approximately $140,000. The sold-out event was held at Georgia Highlands College’s Lakeview Auditorium. The theme was a New Orleans extravaganza, as if Mardi Gras erupted in the facility, with vignettes of Bourbon Street. Guests wore masquerade masks adorned with feathers. […] Full Story
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Athens Students Earn Accolades For Essay Writing
Published March 14, 2013
Knights of Columbus Council 6514 recently held essay contests for eighth-graders at St. Joseph School, Athens, and students at Monsignor Donovan High School. The theme of the contest was “The Importance of Religious Freedom.” Cash awards and certificates were given to the first-, second- and third-place winners in each grade category. Everyone who submitted an […] Full Story
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Catholic Conference Evaluates Bills After “Crossover Day”
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 14, 2013A proposal in the Statehouse loosens gun restrictions, including allowing gun owners to carry firearms into churches. That was one bill that cleared “crossover” day, the date by which bills must be approved by at least one house of the Legislature in order to have a chance of becoming law in this session. Georgia Catholic […] Full Story
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Miguel San Juan Named New Catholic Charities CEO
Published March 14, 2013
Catholic Charities Atlanta (CCA) has announced that Miguel R. San Juan has been appointed the organization’s new chief executive officer. He began his duties March 1. San Juan has been active in public service at local, state and federal levels. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush appointed him as the first National Export Council president. […] Full Story
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Local Catholics Share Joy Of New Pope’s Election
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published March 14, 2013Catholics watched TVs and huddled around computers here to watch the smoke rise from the small chimney in darkened, rainy Vatican City. The telltale white smoke was visible a little after 2 p.m. More than an hour later, people saw the first pope from Latin America, Pope Francis, walk on to the central porch of […] Full Story
