Georgia
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Catholic Foundation Spring Grants Announced
Published August 30, 2012
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 25 grants totaling $115,700 in the spring of 2012. These grants will provide support to a variety of causes throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The following 17 grants from the general grants program were funded by the foundation’s community services fund, the Conrads education fund, the general fund, […] Full Story
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Priest Assignment
Published August 30, 2012
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Father Francisco Javier Munoz-Garcia has been assigned as parochial vicar at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fayetteville, N.C., in the Diocese of Raleigh, effective June 28.
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Church Staff, Volunteers Now Mandated Abuse Reporters
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2012As part of the mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect section in the new criminal justice reform act, signed by Gov. Nathan Deal, all employees and volunteers of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and its affiliated companies are defined as mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse, effective July 1, 2012. Mandatory reporters are required to […] Full Story
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Court Blocks Part Of Georgia’s Immigration Law
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2012A federal court blocked a provision of Georgia’s immigration law, lifting the fear of advocates for immigrants that the law could interfere with ministering to undocumented immigrants. “That’s a definite plus,” said Frank Mulcahy, the executive director of the Georgia Catholic Conference. “We’re pleased the court of appeal saw the unconstitutional aspects,” he said. Meanwhile, […] Full Story
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Prayer Knows No Age Limit, Priest At Retirement Says
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2012Father Chris Williamson wears a golden ring on his left hand. There’s a crucifix, along with sheaf of wheat, Jacob’s ladder, a scimitar and other symbols. A Lutheran friend gave it to him shortly after his ordination. “It’s a declaration of faith. It’s like a rosary. You can say a prayer on it,” said Father […] Full Story
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Sister Barbara Young, 80, Guides Spiritual Journeys
Published August 30, 2012
Sister Barbara Young is still as excited about her vocation as she was 50 years ago when she professed her vows with the Congregation of Our Lady of the Retreat in the Cenacle. The 80-year-old sister has been serving the North Georgia community since 1994, when she joined fellow Cenacle Sister Susan Arcaro, who had […] Full Story
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Habitat Honored For Building Path Out Of Poverty
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2012At a Habitat build, the person in jeans hammering next to you on Saturday could be a CEO, a single mother who helped construct her own Habitat home years ago and now is helping the next person, or the family who will soon live there, putting in their sweat equity. Last Saturday, it could have […] Full Story
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Annual AACCW Convention Set For Sept. 7-9
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 16, 2012“Renew and Rejoice, Your Light Must Shine Before Others … Matthew 5:16” is the theme for the 56th annual convention of the Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (AACCW). The convention will be held Friday to Sunday, Sept. 7-9, at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria, 200 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. The Northeast and Northwest […] Full Story
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Gift Called ‘Most Significant Catholic Legacy’
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published August 16, 2012What may be the largest bequest ever given to the Archdiocese of Atlanta is going to impact over 100 parishes, schools and Catholic agencies for years to come through endowment funds. “The first thing I would like to say is how extremely grateful Catholic Charities Atlanta is,” said Joseph Krygiel, chief executive officer. “This gift […] Full Story
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Margaret Mitchell’s Family: Learned, Quiet Lives
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published August 16, 2012The generous bequest of Joseph Mitchell is perhaps the most public moment of a life lived very privately. Two Cathedral of Christ the King parishioners spoke of their memories of him. Hamilton Smith, his third cousin by marriage, grew up alongside him. They were in the same class at Christ the King School and initially […] Full Story
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Habersham Address To Become Archbishop’s New Home
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 16, 2012The Archdiocese of Atlanta received a property on Habersham Road in the Buckhead neighborhood as part of the bequest of Joseph Mitchell, nephew of the famous author of “Gone With the Wind,” that will become the new home for the archbishop. Located less than two miles from his current home, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is […]
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Church Inherits 50 Percent Of Rights To GWTW
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published August 16, 2012Because of a generous bequest from Joseph Mitchell, the late nephew of celebrated author Margaret Mitchell, the Atlanta Archdiocese now owns 50 percent of the literary rights to her Pulitzer prize-winning, best-selling novel, “Gone With the Wind.” But what does this mean for the Archdiocese of Atlanta? The short answer: continuing revenue from sales of […]
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Long-Time Priest Remembered At Fond Farewell
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 16, 2012Pallbearers escorted the casket bearing the remains of Msgr. Walter Donovan out of All Saints Church to the waiting priests of the Atlanta Archdiocese lined to honor the long-serving former pastor. Led by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the men, wearing white vestments, sang “Salve Regina,” as a prayer for the “pioneer pastor” before the casket […] Full Story
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As School Begins, Five New Principals Take The Lead
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 16, 2012Five new principals will be leading students and faculty in the Atlanta Archdiocese as the school year gets underway. One taught soldiers earning high school equivalency degrees; another was a caddy in high school; yet another enjoys reading church documents on Catholic education to share those insights with faculty and parents. Here are the new […]
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Parish Celebrates 80th Birthday Of Retired Pastor
By CINDY CONNELL PALMER, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 16, 2012Claretian Father Greg Kenny, pastor-emeritus of Corpus Christi Church, was recently honored by his parish family at a Mass on Aug. 4 as he reached a dual milestone: 20 years of ministry at the Stone Mountain parish and 80 years of life. The active priest, who is known for his regular treks up nearby Stone […] Full Story
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Mitchell Heir Leaves Estate To Archdiocese
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published August 16, 2012The Archdiocese of Atlanta has received a substantial gift from the estate of Margaret Mitchell’s nephew, Joseph, including a 50 percent share of the trademark and literary rights to “Gone With the Wind.” The estate of Joseph Mitchell included a multi-million dollar bequest to the archdiocese and the donation of his home on Habersham Road […]
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Togo Priest Becomes Chaplain To French-Speakers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 2, 2012Two parishes will host the new ministry to French-speaking Catholics in the Atlanta Archdiocese. Father Daniel Agbeko Gbadji will be the spiritual leader of the community, part of the multicultural face of the archdiocese. “We have to show people our capability and our desire to be gathered as a big Francophone group. We must emphasize […]
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Priest Assignments
Published August 2, 2012
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest and clergy assignments. Father Daniel Joseph Rogaczewski has been assigned as parochial vicar at All Saints Church, Dunwoody, effective June 23. Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales Father Joseph Pottemmel has been assigned as chaplain at the Monastery of the Visitation, Snellville, effective July […]
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More End-Of-Life Ministry Needed, Deacon Tells Interfaith Group
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 2, 2012Deacon Bob Hauert, chaplain at Hospice Atlanta and deacon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, spoke on death, dying and the importance of hospice care at the North American Interfaith Network conference held in Atlanta July 15-18. Deacon Hauert, ordained a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 2010, shared his story with workshop […]
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Msgr. Donovan, Priest From 1944-2012 In Georgia, Dies
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 2, 2012Msgr. Walter J. Donovan died on Sunday, July 22, leaving a lasting legacy of schools and parishes in the Atlanta Archdiocese and the state. He was 96. A native of Little Falls, N.Y., Msgr. Donovan arrived in Georgia when it was still a mission state with an estimated 44,000 Catholics and he was the 30th […]
