Georgia
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New Priests Nurtured In Two Metro Parishes
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 7, 2012Two men promised their obedience to their bishop and were solemnly blessed on Saturday, June 2, as they became priests for the Archdiocese of Atlanta at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Hundreds crowded the Peachtree Road cathedral to witness the ordination of the two priests, one a former teacher and the other previously a […]
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Carrollton Church Marks Golden Jubilee
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 24, 2012Bill Maddox carried the cross down the aisle of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, as his mind recalled names of people and families who once filled the wooden pews. Some are buried in the nearby parish cemetery, where flowers decorate metal grave markers; others have moved away. “I couldn’t help thinking about my folks, […]
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Holy Cross Welcomes IHM Sisters For Golden Jubilee
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published May 24, 2012In 1968 Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters Mary Ann Flanagan and Sharon Holland journeyed to the mission territory of Atlanta to a budding parish, Holy Cross, to pioneer what was then an innovative new form of religious education in partnership with the laity: a school of religion. As the years passed, they became among the […] Full Story
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Atlanta Hosts Igbo Community’s 10th Convention
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
Published May 24, 2012Nearly 300 people from around the country gathered at the Best Western Atlanta Airport East Hotel, Hapeville, April 27 to 29, for the 10th annual Igbo Catholic Community USA Convention. This year’s theme considered Igbo Catholics’ spirituality, and it specifically focused on “First Generation Nigerian Igbo Young Adults in America at the Crossroads: Challenges and […] Full Story
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New Members Invested In Order Dedicated To Holy Land
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 24, 2012The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Southeastern lieutenancy of the United States, held its annual meeting and investiture in Atlanta in April, bringing together nearly 400 members from 20 dioceses in the Southeast. Knights, ladies and clergy knights from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina gathered for the events, including […] Full Story
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Conyers Monastery To Hold Third Annual 5K
Published May 24, 2012
The annual Monastery 5K returns to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit on Saturday, June 16. Runners and walkers will have a unique opportunity to trek through rarely visited areas on the Monastery grounds. The 5K will be a timed event using chip technology in the bib tag. New this year is the Family Fun […]
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Graduating Seniors Look Ahead To Collegiate Sports
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
Published May 24, 2012Here are the graduating seniors from North Georgia Catholic schools and parishes who will be playing sports at various collegiate institutions locally and around the country in the fall. This list excludes the athletes announced in the Feb. 2 issue of The Georgia Bulletin, which included those who committed on or prior to National Signing […]
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Deacon Assignment
Published May 24, 2012
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in deacon assignment. Deacon Earl D. Jackson has been incardinated into the Archdiocese of Atlanta from the Archdiocese of New Orleans, effective May 2.
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Two Priests To Be Ordained
Published May 24, 2012
Two men will be ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of Atlanta on June 2 at Atlanta’s mother church, the Cathedral of Christ the King. Rev. Mr. Tri Nguyen and Rev. Mr. Mark R. Starr will profess their vows as they accept the role of the priesthood in front of family, friends and fellow clergy. […]
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Six Men To Be Ordained To Transitional Diaconate
Published May 24, 2012
Six men will be ordained into the transitional diaconate for the Archdiocese of Atlanta on May 26 as part of their continuing journey toward the priesthood. These men include Dennis Dorner Jr., Feiser Muñoz, Cong Nguyen, Michael Revak, Gaurav Shroff and Richard Vu. The group of men, ranging in age, theological interests and ethnic backgrounds, […]
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Singer Pip Added To Congress Youth Track
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 24, 2012Singer Pip is scheduled to perform and speak at the June Eucharistic Congress. A Marietta native, Phillip “Pip” Arnold recently appeared in front of millions as he performed on “The Voice” on NBC. The 2012 Eucharistic Congress will take place on June 8 and 9. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the annual […]
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More Sponsors Sign Up To Support The Congress
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 24, 2012The 2012 Eucharistic Congress is benefitting from a new sponsorship program to help financially sustain the annual event that draws some 30,000 Catholics from the archdiocese and beyond. Four sponsorship levels offer not only premium exposure in the exhibit hall at the congress but also valuable advertising through The Georgia Bulletin, social media and other […]
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2012 Eucharistic Congress By The Numbers
Published May 24, 2012
The annual Eucharistic Congress is a huge undertaking. It has grown from a Corpus Christi devotion drawing a few hundred people in the Archdiocese of Atlanta into one of the largest displays of Catholic faith in the Eucharist in the Southeast. A look at the numbers gives a glimpse at the variety of activities and […]
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Religious Freedom Rallies Set For June
Published May 24, 2012
The next Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally in the Atlanta Archdiocese will take place at noon on Friday, June 8, in Athens. A second June rally is planned for Friday, June 22, at Marist School, Atlanta. The rallies, sponsored by the Pro-Life Action League and Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, are among a number […] Full Story
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St. Thomas Aquinas Marks 40 Years As A Parish
Published May 10, 2012
St. Thomas Aquinas will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Friday, May 25, with Mass at 7:30 p.m., followed by an ice cream social. The Mass will be celebrated by Atlanta Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama. Founded as a mission parish of the Cathedral of Christ the King in 1959, the church was initially comprised of […] Full Story
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Step By Step, BT Senior Overcomes Tragedy
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 10, 2012Ryan Boyle walks the hallway at Blessed Trinity High School with an unsteady gait. All around Boyle, other students hustle to the noon lunch. They’ve got things he doesn’t have: the ability to run and jump, move through life with the kind of carefree attitude that high school kids embrace. At the same time, though, […] Full Story
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St Pius X Student Looks Forward To New Experiences
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 10, 2012For Merrill Hagerman, senior at St. Pius X High School, the past four years have been a series of struggles and triumphs. Now the teenager looks toward the future, excited by the prospect of new experiences in college and beyond. This fall Hagerman will be attending Wofford College, a liberal arts school in Spartanburg, S.C. […] Full Story
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Pinecrest Senior Uses Love Of Game To Help Others
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 10, 2012An avid sports fan and athlete, Pinecrest Academy senior Erik Hegeman has used his passion to help less fortunate kids. Participating in sports since he was in the first grade, Hegeman has continued the trend, playing baseball and football while attending Pinecrest Academy. A turning point for the 18-year-old came a few years ago when […] Full Story
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Marist Student Hopes To Aid Immigrants In Future Career
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 10, 2012Jocelyn Calvillo knows her success is important to her family as the first to go to a private school and now the first to attend college. “It’s a lot of pressure,” she said, adding that she wants to do well to make her parents proud. “It’s pressure I know I can handle.” Yet, she isn’t […]
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Through Music, Holy Spirit Prep Senior Finds Healing
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published May 10, 2012Holy Spirit Preparatory School senior Grace Yang has experienced the healing power of music firsthand. Diagnosed with autism at the age of four, Yang overcame the developmental disorder, testing out of the diagnosis at age 12. She said she has music to thank for her progress. “Music can be really helpful,” said Yang, who moved […]
