Georgia
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Funds Help Holy Land Christians To Stay, Priest Says
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 14, 2010The Atlanta Archdiocese section of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem recently hosted Father Peter Vasko, president of the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land. He spoke at a dinner following the Mass for Mary, Queen of Palestine, on Sunday, Oct. 3. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the Mass at Holy Spirit […]
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In Anniversary Year, St. Theresa Aims To Grow In Faith
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 14, 2010At its quarter century mark, members of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church paused to celebrate how far the multicultural community has come as it focuses on the future. “Even though St. Theresa’s is a well-established parish, it has a tremendous potential for growth. It’s a good challenge to have,” said the pastor, Father […]
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Long-Wed Couples Inducted Into Marriage ‘Hall Of Fame’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 14, 2010For Jim and Margaret Rosentreter, it started with matchmaking that went awry. William and Marilyn Meyer caught each other’s eye on a New York City trolley. He was on his way home from basketball. She was riding after registering for Catholic high school. Gene and Rose Gangarosa grew up across the street from each other […]
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Sister Connie Thompson, RGS, Celebrates 50 Years
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 14, 2010The people I have journeyed with have enriched my life to love my God deeper,” Sister Mary Constance Thompson, RGS, said. Better known as Sister Connie, she celebrated her golden jubilee with a Mass at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta, on Saturday, Aug. 14. “I found it very uplifting, emotional and moving,” she said about the […]
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Dates For Annual Appeal Changed
Published October 14, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced some changes for the 2011 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, to simplify the process and synchronize the Appeal with the calendar year. Typically, the Annual Appeal begins in the fall and continues through the next year, lasting for more than 12 months and overlapping with the subsequent year’s campaign. Under this […]
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Pius, Marist, Holy Spirit Prep Run The Course In Cross Country
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 14, 2010St. Pius X High School is currently ranked first in Class AAA cross country and third in the state in all classifications behind nationally ranked Brookwood High School, Snellville, and Parkview High School, Lilburn. Pius finished third at last month’s Berry Invitational, Rome, behind Brookwood and Parkview and second at the Marist School Double Dip. […]
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Mercy Welcomes Alumni Back With A Victory
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 14, 2010When Our Lady of Mercy High School defeated Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy 35-26 on homecoming night, Oct. 8, it reached a historic milestone by capturing more than four victories in a single season. Sophomore running back Rashard Fant led the offensive attack as he scored a touchdown in each quarter. Fant ran from six yards […]
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O’Connor Home To Host Book Award Announcement
Published October 14, 2010
The 20 finalists in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young people’s literature for the 2010 National Book Awards were to be announced for the first time at Flannery O’Connor’s childhood home in Savannah on Oct. 13. The site was selected from among more than 75 venue suggestions for the 2010 National Book Award finalist announcement from […]
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Dinner, Jaime Thietten Performance To Benefit PATH
Published October 14, 2010
The annual fundraiser and dinner for PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing) will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The event will include a performance by singer Jaime Thietten. Tickets are $35 per person. Msgr. Richard Lopez, chaplain and teacher at St. […]
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Apostolate Marks 10 Years Of Weekly Mass In Polish
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published October 14, 2010As the Archdiocese of Atlanta grows more and more culturally diverse, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is taking time to celebrate with each international community. He recently celebrated Mass with the well-established Polish community to recognize 10 years of continuous ministry. The archdiocese has included Polish Catholics for many years—longer than a decade—but Polish Masses were […]
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Catholic Musician To Speak At November Magnificat
Published October 14, 2010
Musician Annie Karto will offer her message of God’s mercy and hope at the upcoming Magnificat breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 13. All women of the archdiocese are invited to attend. The breakfast will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Killian Hall, 908 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn. The event includes music, prayer, the […]
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Father Fernandez, Missionary, Conyers Resident, Dies
Published October 14, 2010
Father Angel Rosendo Fernandez Bravo, a missionary priest who had retired to Conyers some 12 years ago, died after a long illness on Oct. 1, the day of his birth. He was 82. Born in the Canary Islands, Spain, in 1928, Father Angel was ordained a priest at the Seminary of La Laguna in Tenerife. […]
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Catholic School ‘A Dream Come True’ For Family
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published October 14, 2010When Maryann Lester started kindergarten this fall, someone she may never know opened the door for her. The little girl, who loves her school uniform and her teacher, goes to Holy Redeemer School in Johns Creek. She is a GRACE Scholar, a program supported by people throughout Georgia who redirected a portion of their state […]
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Basilica Program To Be Aired on AIB TV
Published October 14, 2010
Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters (AIB), Atlanta’s interfaith network, will show a special presentation on the new Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Oct. 20-30. Viewers will see an insider’s tour of the recently designated Sacred Heart Basilica in the heart of Atlanta. The program will include information about what it takes to turn a […]
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Catholic-Orthodox Ecumenical Service Will Be Celebrated Nov. 4 At IHM
Published October 14, 2010
A Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical gathering will take place on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. The theme of the Gathering is “Celebrating the Saints: Our Intercessors in Heaven and Our Inspiration on Earth.” All are invited to attend. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Archbishop Alexios, the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of […]
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St. Benedict Dedicates New Family Life Center
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published October 14, 2010As the faithful parishioners of St. Benedict Church prepared to process from the church to their new Family Life Center, the clouds overhead opened to release a downpour of cool rain, though it did not dampen the spirits of the people. Instead, a colorful array of umbrellas speckled the crowd as old and young alike […]
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Bishops: Social Teaching Should Guide Voters
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published October 14, 2010As the midterm election approaches, many Catholics are trying to figure out how to reconcile their beliefs with the current political climate and candidates in Georgia and nationally. To do that, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls on Catholics to become familiar again with principles of Catholic social teaching as they prepare to cast […]
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Annual Rosary Rally To Promote Marian Devotion
Published September 30, 2010
The 39th annual Archdiocesan Rosary Rally will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church. This year the Rosary Rally will be offered for an increase in Marian devotion, in keeping with the theme, “Rosaries from the Heart.” The program will begin with solemn high Mass in Latin […] Full Story
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Relics Of Pro-Life Saint At Holy Spirit
Published September 30, 2010
The relics of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, a wife, mother and Italian pediatrician who was declared a saint in 2004, will be at Holy Spirit Church in Atlanta on the weekend of Oct. 16 and 17 and available to the public for veneration. The 20th century “working mother” came to the attention of the church […]
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Weighty Task Of Justice Begins With Prayer
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 30, 2010A judge who works to protect women forced into prostitution and a lawyer who advocates for legal counsel for the poor were applauded by the St. Thomas More Society, as it recognized the two for their contributions to the Atlanta legal community. The society, a group of Catholic lawyers, gave its 2010 awards for promoting […]
