Georgia
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Annual Mass, March Sounds Call To End Abortion
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 5, 2011The mournful bugle call of taps filled the air around the Georgia Capitol and accompanied the sound of marching footsteps as men, women and children commemorated the anniversary of the legalization of abortion. In freezing temperatures, the crowd protested the 38th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. The […]
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During Atlanta Visit, CRS Leader Gives Haiti Update
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011In a recent visit, the vice president of overseas operations for Catholic Relief Services, Sean Callahan, gave supporters a view of CRS’ international efforts, providing an update on the organization’s work abroad. The luncheon, sponsored by the Southeast Regional office of CRS and held at the Catholic Center in midtown Atlanta on Jan. 20, gave […]
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Catholic Day At Capitol Set For Feb. 8
Published February 3, 2011
Catholics are invited to attend the fifth annual Catholic Day at the Capitol to learn about the legislative process and key issues. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is scheduled to attend the event, to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 8. The Archdiocese of Atlanta and Diocese of Savannah invite Georgia Catholics to the Capitol to exercise […]
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North Georgia Pastor Inspired By National March
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011People from the Archdiocese of Atlanta made the trip to Washington, D.C., including a group from North Georgia College and State University and high school seniors, accompanied by Catholic campus minister Michael Ferrin and Dahlonega pastor Father Bob Frederick, as well as two Legionary of Christ priests, Father John Donaghue and Father Juan Guerra, and […]
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Archdiocese To Welcome 16 New Deacons
Published February 3, 2011
This Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass and the Rite of Ordination that will consecrate 16 new permanent deacons into service for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama will concelebrate the Mass. The diaconate class of 2011 comes from varied […]
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Priest Assignment
Published February 3, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignment. Father Richard Wise, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Blairsville, will also serve on the Archdiocesan Priests’ Retirement Committee for a three-year term beginning Jan. 27.
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Deacon Ministers Where He Least Expected To Be
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011When Lilburn resident Bob Hauert was asked to find a ministry in which to serve as part of his diaconate formation for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, he knew right away he did not want to work in hospice care. “I will do anything but hospice,” he told himself. But just a few years later, now […]
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Local Catholic Schools Resilient, Superintendent Says
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011Each year the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops jointly sponsor Catholic Schools Week to draw attention to the schools’ contributions. This year’s observance, Jan. 30-Feb. 5, has as its theme “Catholic Schools: A+ for America.” Schools around the Archdiocese of Atlanta typically celebrate the week with Masses, open houses […]
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Men Who Teach Early Grades Are Rare Role Models
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011As Todd Oldham’s class tackles a math test on fractions, one of the youngsters raises his hand. The two talk quietly. “It looks like you are off to a fine start, my friend,” said the teacher before moving to another raised hand. “Genius,” he said, knocking his knuckles against a desk for emphasis. He walked […]
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National Deaf Catholic Meeting Focuses On Teens
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011It was during an International Catholic Deaf Association conference in Baltimore in 1971 that members of the deaf community decided it was time to have a national voice. The conference served as a springboard for the deaf community to express its spiritual needs and establish the National Catholic Office for the Deaf, which this year […]
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Catholic Foundation Distributes Almost $100K In Grants
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2011The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia approved 21 grants worth $99,900 in the fall of 2010 to support a variety of causes throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The projects ranged from classroom improvements to the archdiocesan-wide Catholics Come Home initiative. The following grants came from the general grants program, which is funded by the foundation’s […]
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Dream Entrusted To Young People, Archbishop Says
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2011A gym filled with parents and students listened to an hour of song, dance and words as young people celebrated the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Musicians from schools across the Atlanta Archdiocese performed at St. Peter Claver Regional School on Sunday, Jan. 16, as part of the annual weekend celebration […]
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Priest Assignments
Published January 20, 2011
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. He has confirmed the recommendation of Father John L. Connor, territorial director of the Legionaries of Christ, and assigned Father John F. Donahue as assistant chaplain to college-age men of Regnum Christi, effective Jan. 7. For canonical status, Father Donahue is also appointed […]
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Catholic Center Offices, Staff Moving To Smyrna
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2011The exodus of the Catholic Center of the Atlanta Archdiocese from midtown Atlanta to Smyrna is picking up momentum. The Georgia Bulletin left its offices on Jan. 19, joining other archdiocesan ministries and offices already in its new headquarters on Lake Park Drive. And the remainder of the nearly 300 staff members of the Catholic […]
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Father Dillmann ‘Welcomed People’ Back Into Church
By GRETCHEN KEISER and STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writers
Published January 20, 2011Stories and remembrances at a wake for Father Alan Dillmann sketched in so many different aspects of his life as a priest, which spanned more than 50 years: a love of all things German; a laugh as big as his size; activism in social justice and ecumenism as a young priest at Our Lady of […]
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Kathy Wood Named NCEA Distinguished Principal
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2011The new year started off right for Queen of Angels’ principal Dr. Kathy Wood, who has been selected for a 2010 Distinguished Principal Award from the National Catholic Educational Association. Wood is one of 12 principals chosen nationally to receive the award by the executive committee of the NCEA Department of Elementary Schools. They were […]
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New Director Of Immigration Legal Services Named
Published January 20, 2011
Jennifer Bensman has been named the new program director of Immigration Legal Services of Catholic Charities Atlanta. She assumed the role after last year’s retirement of long-time director Sue Colussy,. Bensman, who has been a staff attorney in the organization since 2004, said, “I am looking forward to meeting the challenges that we will be […]
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St. Anthony’s To Host Parish Healing Mission
Published January 20, 2011
St. Anthony Church will host a parish healing mission on Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. All are welcome to attend. Leading the mission will be Augustinian Father Albert MacPherson, who has been ministering for over 25 years in the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean Islands. He will preach at the weekend […] Full Story
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Malta Order Hosts Feb. 12 Mass, Anointing Of Sick
By GIGI MEYERS, Special To The Bulletin
Published January 20, 2011As a special project this year, the Order of Malta, Federal Association, will sponsor a Mass for the Anointing of the Sick at Holy Spirit Church in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. Atlanta Auxiliary Bishop Luis R. Zarama will serve as the principal celebrant, joined by other members of the clergy. Members […]
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Local TV Network Features Hispanic Ministry
By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special To The Bulletin
Published January 20, 2011Saturdays this month at 9 p.m., the Archdiocese of Atlanta shares the history of its Hispanic Ministry on Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters, a local television network promoting dialogues among diverse faiths and cultures. The 30-minute special, developed in collaboration with the archdiocesan Communications Office, represents the network’s first production aired in Spanish. The program centers on […]
