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• Holy Spirit College Graduates Charter Class

  By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
  Published July 19, 2012

  Holy Spirit College, on the campus of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Atlanta, graduated its charter class on May 22. The degree of bachelor of philosophy was conferred on Alan Rauda and the degree of master of theological studies upon AnnMarie Jordan. At the baccalaureate Mass, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory spoke about the purpose of Catholic […] Full Story

• Couples For Christ Region Event Focuses On Mary

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
  Published July 19, 2012

  Nearly 1,000 people from 21 states associated with Couples for Christ USA attended the organization’s Eastern conference at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, June 29 to July 1. The conference theme for the “Magnificat weekend” was “Proclaim the Greatness of the Lord.” The mother of Jesus was held up as a model for couples in […]

• Encounter of Hispanic Ministries To Be Held Aug. 4

  Published July 19, 2012

  The 2012 Encounter of Hispanic Ministries, known as “Encuentro,” will be held Saturday, Aug. 4, at St. Andrew Church in Roswell from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Encuentro provides an opportunity for Catholics to share information and to exchange points of view about the integration process of the Catholic Hispanic community in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The […]

• 6 Incentives To Consider Natural Family Planning

  By SUZANE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published July 19, 2012

  According to the Guttmacher Institute, statistics released earlier this year suggest that close to 90 percent of women of reproductive age—and 87 percent of Catholic women—use a method of contraception other than Natural Family Planning. While the percentages may differ in other studies, it is clear that contraceptive use is prevalent even among Catholics, making […] Full Story

• Father Scully Excited To Settle Into New Parish

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 10, 2012

  Marist Father Patrick Scully recently took on the role of pastor at St. Peter Church in LaGrange and administrator of its mission, St. Elizabeth Seton in Warm Springs, an appointment he is both passionate and excited about. “I’m excited to be in LaGrange. I’m excited with the locale, the feel, the people,” he said about […] Full Story

• Theology Of The Body Conference To Be Held In S.C.

  Published July 7, 2012

  The Diocese of Charleston and Family Honor, Inc. are sponsoring a Theology of the Body conference from July 6-7 at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Simpsonville, S.C. The event offers an opportunity for families to meet some of the foremost experts in the study of Pope John Paul II’s teaching called “The Theology of […] Full Story

• Offertory Event Gives Parish Leaders Best Practices

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 5, 2012

  Some 150 parish leaders, priests and deacons gathered at the Chancery recently to discuss ways to help parishes boost offertory contributions and make stewardship a central part of parish life. Villanova University economics professor Dr. Chuck Zech was the keynote speaker at the offertory workshop sponsored by the archdiocesan Stewardship Office May 30. Zech said […] Full Story

• CEO: The Work Of CRS ‘Will Affect Your Heart’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 5, 2012

  In January 2012 Carolyn Woo took the helm of Catholic Relief Services, the international development arm of the Catholic Church in the United States. A native of Hong Kong, Woo served as the dean of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame for 15 years before taking the position. She was […] Full Story

• North Metro Deanery Hosts ‘Welcome Home Veterans’

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 5, 2012

  In a heartfelt and touching effort, parishes from the North Metro Deanery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta came together to host a “Welcome Home Veterans” day to show appreciation for the service provided by members of the various U.S. military branches. Held at St. Peter Chanel Church on June 23, the purpose of the event […] Full Story

• Crowd Gathers To Celebrate, Support Sisters’ Ministries

  By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
  Published July 5, 2012

  In a joyous evening of prayer, storytelling, song and dance, community members from across Atlanta gathered at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Atlanta June 22 to support and celebrate women religious— sisters, whose vocation is to serve others. There are 22 different religious communities represented in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, each offering its own […] Full Story

• Monastery To Host Healing Retreat For Veterans

  Published July 5, 2012

  A “Spiritual Healing Retreat for Veterans” will be held at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit from July 16-19. This ecumenical healing retreat is open to all veterans suffering from the trauma of war and post-traumatic stress disorder. The objective of the retreat is to help veterans heal through releasing long-suppressed anger, grieving for lost […]

• Knights Sponsor Silver Rose Run In Georgia

  Published July 5, 2012

  The Knights of Columbus of Georgia are participating in a special tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, through the Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Run – One Life, One Rose Program. The silver rose program began in 1960 as a project of the Columbian Squires of North America to honor […] Full Story

• Prayer, Letter-Writing Mark Parish ‘Fortnight’ Events

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 5, 2012

  With patriotic rosaries, litanies for freedom, and Hollywood movies, Catholic parishes in the Atlanta Archdiocese participated in the national Fortnight for Freedom campaign. U.S. bishops organized the two weeks leading up to July 4 as a time of prayer, study, catechesis, and public action. The campaign is to promote religious freedom in America, while protesting […] Full Story

• Crowd Gathers To Support Religious Freedom

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 5, 2012

  Nearly 1,000 people gathered under threatening skies at Marist School June 22 as part of a nationwide series of rallies in support of religious freedom. The Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally, an ecumenical gathering, featured Catholic and Protestant speakers, along with political figures. Speakers’ remarks were repeatedly interrupted by applause and standing ovations from […] Full Story

• Father Anthony Tran Van Kiem Dies At 92

  Published June 21, 2012

  Father Anthony Tran Van Kiem died on June 16 at Emory University Hospital.  Father Kiem was 92 years old and a priest for 62 years. Father Kiem was born on Dec. 31, 1920 in Phat Diem, Vietnam, and was ordained a priest on June 29, 1946 for the Diocese of Phat Diem. He was incardinated […] Full Story

• More Lay Catholics Hear Disciple’s Missionary Call

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published June 21, 2012

  Mission work threaded through the 2012 Eucharistic Congress theme, “We Though Many Are One Body in Christ,” as speakers emphasized evangelization and Catholics’ call to minister to and serve the people of God. “We are all missionaries,” said Father Liam Cummins, a native of Ireland and a Mill Hill Missionary in Africa for the last […] Full Story

• Converts Attest To God’s Grace At Work In Sacraments

  

  By SUZANE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 21, 2012

  The Eucharistic Congress brings together a multitude of people. One slice of the population attending the congress includes converts to the Catholic faith. “It has everything,” said Dr. Laurie Johnson, a psychologist from Cartersville, about the Catholic faith. Johnson had a closed mind to Catholicism until she and her husband became tired of divisions that […] Full Story

• ‘You Are The Bridge For Them To Come To Jesus Christ’

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published June 21, 2012

  Evangelizing by Catholics in the new millennium will require actively seeking out people hungering for the Gospel and also living and sharing faith in ways that are compassionate, not confrontational, speakers said at the 2012 Eucharistic Congress. “You are a vital part of the church’s ministry in the new millennium. The church needs you. Christ […] Full Story

• Teens Encouraged To ‘Impress Jesus,’ Help Others

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 21, 2012

  Inspiration from a close family friend inspired Phillip “Pip” Arnold to change the world through more than just his incredible voice. Pip, who grew up at St. Joseph Church in Marietta and is best known as a contestant on the NBC talent show “The Voice,” spoke to teens during the Excite! youth track of the […] Full Story

• At Revive! Young Adults Told They Are The Future

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published June 21, 2012

  In a blend of entertaining and spiritual messages, the Revive! young adult track at this year’s Eucharistic Congress placed special emphasis on the role that young adults have in continuing the Catholic Church’s mission. As many young adults often struggle to find their place in the faith and discover what they have to offer the […]