Georgia
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History Inspires 21st Century Parishioners
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published December 6, 2012The pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes describes it as “an intentional parish,” a place where people from over 160 zip codes in and around Atlanta choose to belong, along with those from the neighborhood of the Old Fourth Ward. The parish is now about 80 percent African-American, 18 percent white and 2 percent Asian, […] Full Story
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St. Pius, Marist Win State Cross Country Titles
Published November 22, 2012
The boys and girls of Marist School and St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, captured the state championships in cross country in Class AAAA and Class AAA, respectively, during the Nov. 10 state meet at Carrollton High School. The St. Pius boys team won its third consecutive state championship. Four of the St. Pius runners […] Full Story
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Collection Supports 34,000 Sisters, Brothers, Priests
Published November 22, 2012
The 25th annual collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious will be taken up Dec. 8-9, in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The parish-based appeal is coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) in Washington, D.C., and offers financial support for the day-to-day care of over 34,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. […] Full Story
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St. Ann’s Knights Council To Sponsor Poster Contest
Published November 22, 2012
One way to fight the ever-present epidemic of substance abuse is through the spread of information. Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 8376 at St. Ann Church in Marietta believe that increasing public awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse has brought about significant results. They have been active in the fight […] Full Story
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St. Philip Benizi, IHM Host World AIDS Day Liturgies
Published November 22, 2012
ATLANTA—In recognition of World AIDS Day, Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta. Mass will be at 7 p.m. and the public is welcome to come. IHM parish has an active HIV/AIDS ministry. The church is located at 2855 Briarcliff Road, […] Full Story
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Our Lady Of Guadalupe To Be Honored At Parishes
Published November 22, 2012
Following is a list of celebrations scheduled at parishes around the archdiocese to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day is Dec. 12. For churches not listed, contact the parish office for more information. Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta Monday, Dec. 10 – Chattahoochee Central Mobile Village. 6:45 p.m. Rosary in lot 74; […] Full Story
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Veterans Day Celebrated At Catholic Schools
Published November 22, 2012
Our Lady of Victory School, in Tyrone, remembered the men and women who served or are currently serving in the armed services. Principal Linda Grace said a ceremony was held at St. Matthew Church on Nov. 12 following Mass. The school community expressed its appreciation for all that the veterans have done to maintain the […] Full Story
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Mary Our Queen Choir Performs At Buffalo Church
Published November 22, 2012
Acoustics make all the difference in the world to a choir. And acoustics certainly made a remarkable difference to Norcross’s Mary Our Queen Church choir during their recent performances in three Catholic churches in Buffalo, N.Y. The choir and several parishioners from Mary Our Queen made a pilgrimage to New York in early November to […] Full Story
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Persecuted Vietnamese Comforted By Lady Of La Vang
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 22, 2012At a time of suffering and martyrdom, an apparition of the Virgin Mary encouraged the people of Vietnam. Hundreds of years later, in a new country, Vietnamese Catholics still celebrate the feast of Our Lady of La Vang. And the celebration has become tied with the immigrant experience of the community in Atlanta and across […] Full Story
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Veteran, Family Thankful For Retreat’s Healing
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published November 22, 2012The faith of Mike and Kim Reynolds was tested in the wake of Mike’s return from active duty as a Georgia National Guard medic in Balad, Iraq, in 2009. Since then the couple has experienced trials and triumphs as they dealt with Mike’s physical injuries and transition back to civilian life. This Thanksgiving, the Reynolds […] Full Story
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Vincentians Reach Out In Season Of Need
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 22, 2012Close to 10 tons of food is distributed monthly by St. Vincent de Paul Georgia and during the upcoming holiday season people and families in need will turn to the organization to put food on the table and a gift under the Christmas tree. John Berry, the CEO of the nonprofit, said many St. Vincent […] Full Story
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Boy Choir Concert, ‘Play Of Herod’ At Monastery In December
Published November 8, 2012
Two of Atlanta’s Christmas traditions will be presented again at the Abbey Church of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in December. The Play of Herod, presented by the Atlanta Camerata Theatre, is a 12th century music drama about the birth of the Messiah, bringing light into a dark world. Directed by Kelly Morris with […] Full Story
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Catholics, Orthodox Come Together On Religious Liberty
By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
Published November 8, 2012The Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Gathering took place Sept. 25 at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Metropolitan Alexios of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta presided at the service, which highlighted religious liberty. Attending this eighth ecumenical service were clergy and religious from both sister Churches, as well as Archons […] Full Story
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‘Voice’ Star To Award Funds To Local Catholic For Mission Trip
Published November 8, 2012
Youth in Mission, a charity established by Marietta native Pip Arnold from season two of NBC’s “The Voice,” will award a local Catholic teen or young adult funds to support their mission trip. Arnold will be giving the award at a private event at his home parish, St. Joseph Church in Marietta, on Dec. 18. […] Full Story
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St. Pius X Rallies To Beat Blessed Trinity
Published November 8, 2012
The St. Pius X High School football team did not disappoint the class of 2013 on Senior Night, and they also kept their home-game winning streak intact with a 24-17 come-from-behind victory over Roswell’s Blessed Trinity High School. St. Pius struck first with nine first-quarter points that came on a two-point safety by the defense […]
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BT, St. Pius X Face Off In Volleyball Finals
Published November 8, 2012
For the second year in a row the Golden Lions of St. Pius X reached the state volleyball finals after defeating Woodward Academy 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-21) in the semifinal match. This year their opponent was fellow Catholic high school Blessed Trinity, which defeated St. Pius 3-0 in the Nov. 3 state finals at Marietta […]
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Pure Fashion Program Promotes Modesty, Faith
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
Published November 8, 2012Less than a week after Halloween—when skimpy costumes seem to be favorite choices among young girls—a group of teenagers strutted down the runway proving fashion can be both trendy and modest. St. Thomas More Church in Decatur hosted its third annual Pure Fashion Show Sunday, Nov. 4. Models dressed in outfits designed for activities like […] Full Story
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Deacon Assignment
Published November 8, 2012
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in deacon assignment. Deacon James M. Easterwood has retired from active ministry as a deacon, effective Oct. 25.
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Late Archbishop To Be Remembered At Mass
Published November 8, 2012
To observe the one-year anniversary of the death of Archbishop John F. Donoghue, Archbishop Gregory will celebrate a special Mass in remembrance on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 12 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. A reception in the parish’s Kenny Hall will follow the Mass. All are invited to the Mass […] Full Story
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CTK School Honors The Saints—Especially St. Cecilia
Published November 8, 2012
The faculty and students at Christ the King School celebrated All Saints Day on Thursday, Nov. 1, with the help of a beloved fourth-grade tradition, as well as the return of a long lost friend. One of the highlights of the fourth-grade curriculum at CTK School is the All Saints Day project. Each student selects […] Full Story
