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• Knights aid those with mobility challenges 

  Published June 15, 2023

  The Knights of Columbus Council 13052 at St. Lawrence Church made an impact on the lives of individuals in need through its recent donation to the Global Wheelchair Mission.

• GRACE Scholars makes Catholic education possible for Georgia youth 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published June 9, 2023

  During the most recent school year, the GRACE Scholars program dispersed more than $3.75 million in funds to Catholic school students demonstrating financial need. A taxpayer donating to the scholarship program receives a 100% credit on their Georgia income taxes for the contribution.

• Remembering Deacon Gary Atkinson  

  Published June 9, 2023

  Deacon Jon Garold “Gary” Atkinson died on May 29. He was 74 years old. He served at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton.

• Save the date: Georgia Bulletin pilgrimage information sessions 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published June 8, 2023

  The Georgia Bulletin announces three spiritual pilgrimages with reservations being accepted. Pilgrims may learn more about the journeys at upcoming information sessions at parishes in Carrollton, Peachtree Corners and Athens.

• Local men answer the call: Four new priests ordained   

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 7, 2023

  Four men followed diverse paths to ministry, but now they are united in a common mission. Ordained on May 27, they became the newest priests to serve the nearly 1 million people of the Archdiocese of Atlanta during a ceremony rich in sacred tradition.  

• Catholic schools honor top graduates 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published June 1, 2023

  The Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta honored their 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians at graduation ceremonies around the region in May. 

• Parishes announces eucharistic processions for Feast of Corpus Christi

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published June 1, 2023

  Throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta, churches will launch the local celebration of the National Eucharistic Revival with eucharistic processions, adoration and Masses on the weekend of Sunday, June 11—the Feast of Corpus Christi.

• Marist School community honors injured student’s perseverance, strength 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 29, 2023

  Dressed in his graduation robe and linking arms with his older brothers, Devon Corbett made his way across the stage to receive his honorary diploma. Though he was unable to attend school for three years following a traumatic brain injury, Corbett was welcomed back with his class at the Marist School commencement ceremony May 20. 

• Lifelong commitment to Christ: five ordained as deacons  

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 25, 2023

  The men about to be ordained deacons walked into the crowded St. Peter Chanel Church May 20 arm in arm with those who raised them first in their faith, their moms and dads. 

• Celebrating 50 years of Toni’s Camp

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published May 25, 2023

  This year, Toni’s Camp, which takes place each May at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The camp serves those with disabilities, giving their families needed respite. Both campers and volunteers grow in faith through the camp experience.

• Holy Spirit Prep’s Kira Taylor dominates high jump at state championship

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 19, 2023

  Holy Spirit Preparatory School’s Kira Taylor has soared above her competitors again as she won her third state championship in the high jump.

• Jesus’ Fire Pentecost Day of Renewal May 27 

  

  Published May 17, 2023

  After a four-year COVID hiatus, the Atlanta Catholic Charismatic Renewal (ACCR) will celebrate a Pentecost Vigil on Saturday, May 27.

• Over three decades, Catholic Foundation connects donors with those in need 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published May 15, 2023

  The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia is marking its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1992 by Archbishop James P. Lyke and Msgr. Edward Dillon, its scope was expanded by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and a new foundation board of directors in 2008.

• Schools in Archdiocese of Atlanta fill key roles with veteran educators  

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 15, 2023

  Three schools in the Atlanta Archdiocese have hired experienced educators to fill leadership roles for the upcoming school year. 

• St. John Bosco tennis players score at regionals 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 15, 2023

  St John Bosco Academy Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Tennis teams competed to earn spots at the state tournament.

• New spiritual leaders to take up ministries at parishes in Atlanta Archdiocese

  

  Published May 15, 2023

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced the new pastoral assignments for priests serving as spiritual leaders in the parishes in central and northern Georgia. The positions are effective Tuesday, July 1.

• Woodstock Knights support Empower Cherokee

  Published May 12, 2023

  The Knights of Columbus Council 11768 at St. Michael the Archangel Church marked a successful year, raising money for local nonprofits.

• UGA students travel to Peru for service 

  

  Published May 11, 2023

  A total of 13 students from UGA, and both Catholic Center chaplains, participated in a March trip to Peru for service and faith.

• A celebration of Mary and all mothers 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 11, 2023

  The Mother’s Day Mass and reception is a long-standing tradition for the fifth-grade students at St. Thomas More School.  

• Monsignor Donovan HS celebrates 20 years  

  

  By By ANDREW NELSON acnelson@georgiabulletin.org
  Published May 11, 2023

  Monsignor Donovan High Schoo in Athensl celebrated a special 20th Anniversary Founder’s Day on the birthday of Msgr. Walter J. Donovan, the school’s namesake.