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• Catholic Scholar Lectures On Historic Reformation Text

  Published October 11, 2012

  The Twenty-Fifth Reformation Day Celebration at Emory University, sponsored by the Pitts Theology Library of Candler School of Theology, will take place Thursday, Oct. 25, beginning with registration at 9 a.m. in Cannon Chapel on the Emory campus. The event includes exhibits of Reformation-era books, ecumenical worship, music, and three major lectures on ecumenical issues. […]

• Transfiguration Celebrates 35th Anniversary

  Published October 11, 2012

  Parishioners of Transfiguration Church kicked off their 35th parish anniversary celebration on Saturday, Sept. 29, with a “blow-out” 5 p.m. Mass. Following Mass that evening, over 250 guests attended the Blue & Silver Ball for the parish’s annual celebration and awards banquet. The hall glowed in candlelight with touches of blue hydrangeas and silver accents. […] Full Story

• New Franciscan Fraternity Established In Archdiocese

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published October 11, 2012

  A new Franciscan fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order has been established in the archdiocese, meeting at St. Pius X Church. The Spirit of Francis and Clare Fraternity was formally established at Sunday Mass at the parish Sept. 9, celebrated by Father John Koziol, Conventual Franciscan. He presided at the canonical establishment, assisted by Father […]

• St. Ann Church Celebrates 20 Years Of Life Teen

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published October 11, 2012

  Friends and participants of St. Ann’s youth ministry, both past and present, recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its affiliation with Life Teen, a Eucharist-based program used around the world and focused on strengthening parishes and communities through ministry to teens. And after two decades, the St. Ann Church youth ministry continues to thrive. People […] Full Story

• Red Mass Invokes God’s Blessing On Judges, Lawyers

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 11, 2012

  Lawyers and judges prayed for God’s blessing as part of the annual Red Mass. A tradition that began in the Middle Ages was celebrated in downtown Atlanta Thursday, Oct. 4, as two dozen judges in black robes and red sashes walked into the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said he “welcomed […] Full Story

• Catholic Foundation Honors Donors At Deo Gratias Mass

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 11, 2012

  Increasing numbers of local Catholics are leaving a legacy for their faith communities. Membership in the Deo Gratias Society, sponsored by the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia to recognize those who leave a bequest to the Church, grew in the past year from 142 to 214 people. Members of the Founders Society of the Catholic […] Full Story

• Annual PATH Fundraiser To Feature Sister Act

  Published October 11, 2012

  This year’s fundraiser for PATH (Post-Abortion Treatment and Healing) will feature renowned inspirational speaker and singer, Kitty Cleveland. The event is to be held on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, in Kenny Hall. A bonus this year will be the addition of Cleveland’s sister, Beth Maillho, sharing her own […]

• Archdiocese Ends Support For Komen Organization

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN, Staff
  Published October 11, 2012

  Catholic parishes, missions and schools are to end any support for or participation in activities related to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to the Atlanta Archdiocese and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. Instead, the archdiocese is suggesting support be directed to other organizations that support breast cancer research. It named two organizations: the Coalition […] Full Story

• Remembrance Walk, Prayer Service For Infant Loss

  Published October 11, 2012

  An infant loss prayer service and remembrance walk will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, at St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Road, Roswell. The Archdiocese of Atlanta Embrace Ministry is hosting this second annual remembrance walk, prayer service and butterfly release for those families who have lost a baby from miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. […] Full Story

• AACCW Members Take Time For Education, Prayer

  

  By JEAN DRISKELL, Special To The Bulletin
  Published October 11, 2012

  “Renew and Rejoice, Your Light Must Shine Before Others … Matthew 5:16” was the theme for the 56th annual convention of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, held at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria Sept. 7-9. Attending the convention were 145 women from around the archdiocese. Father Tim Hepburn, director of vocations for […]

• Emmanuela Medina To Speak At Magnificat Nov. 17

  Published October 11, 2012

  Emmanuela Medina will be the guest speaker at the Magnificat breakfast for women on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta. The Atlanta Joyful Visitation chapter of the international Catholic women’s ministry hosts the breakfast. All women are invited to attend this morning of faith sharing and hospitality. Born in the Philippines, the oldest […] Full Story

• Pinecrest Quarterback Named Player Of The Week

  Published October 11, 2012

  Pinecrest Academy quarterback Jimmy Strom was recognized as the Offensive Player of the Week during the North Forsyth Fulton Touchdown Club (NFFTC) Player of the Week dinner on Sept. 24. Strom is the first Pinecrest player to win Player of the Week honors. He had 15 rushes for 201 yards in the Paladins’ 56-27 victory over the […] Full Story

• North Georgia Teens Plan Pre-Election ‘Prayer In The Park’

  Published October 11, 2012

  Youth groups affiliated with Pinecrest Academy, an independent Catholic school affiliated with the Legionaries of Christ, and youth groups from other denominations are holding a prayer rally on Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Fowler Park, Cumming. The youth groups will hear music and spend time in prayer focusing on the 2012 election and on public policies […] Full Story

• Jazz On The Lawn Makes Fall Evening Mellow

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published October 11, 2012

  Some 200 people kicked back and listened to jazz on the grounds of Christ Our Hope Church Oct. 6. Since 2009 the parish Men’s Club has hosted the annual evening of Jazz on the Lawn. Although the event usually takes place in late August or September, a balmy fall evening complemented the melodious jazz sounds […] Full Story

• Catholic Charities To Provide Immigration Workshops

  Published October 11, 2012

  Catholic Charities Atlanta’s Immigration legal staff are to provide a number of workshops on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) legislation. On June 15, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several key guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a […] Full Story

• Deacon Assignments

  Published October 11, 2012

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in deacon assignment. Deacon James Anderson Jr. has been assigned to serve at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, effective Oct. 4.

• Dominicans Fostered Prayer Devotion Of The Rosary

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 11, 2012

  Helen Martin and a dozen others can be found kneeling in St. Matthew Church, Tyrone, almost every Thursday, praying for others, rosary beads slowly moving through their fingers. “Every week, we always add intentions (of prayer),” said Martin, who is 70. For Catholics, October is dedicated to the rosary. October 7 is the feast of […] Full Story

• Georgia Dioceses Challenge HHS Mandate In Court

  By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
  Published October 11, 2012

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta, led by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, and other Catholic entities in Georgia have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Health and Human Services’ contraceptive mandate. Included in the lawsuit are the Diocese of Savannah and Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and Christ the […] Full Story

• Amigos For Christ Presents Annual Festival Oct. 6

  Published September 27, 2012

  In its ninth consecutive year, Amigos for Christ is sponsoring the Celebrate Service Music Festival, a daylong event on Saturday, Oct. 6, with live music and activities for all ages but with a specific focus on the critical need for clean water in Nicaragua. According to Amigos for Christ, 800 million people in the world […] Full Story

• St. Benedict’s Gives Church Fresh Anniversary Look

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published September 27, 2012

  It was only four months ago that the interior of St. Benedict Church did not look much like a sanctuary at all. Extensive scaffolding had replaced the pews and the usual colorful décor of the church was swapped for bare walls and floors. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the parishioners of St. Benedict received the wonderful […] Full Story