Georgia
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Legal Community To Gather For Annual Red Mass
Published August 19, 2010
Judges, lawyers and other members of the Atlanta legal community will mark the opening of the judicial year at the 2010 Red Mass. The traditional liturgy will be held on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, at 353 Peachtree Street, NE. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate the Mass, […] Full Story
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Priest Assignments
Published August 19, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Archbishop Gregory has accepted the recommendation of Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath, Bishop of the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago, and has confirmed the assignment of Father Abey Alex Vadakkekara as pastor of the Holy Family Syro-Malabar Knanaya Catholic Church, Loganville, effective […] Full Story
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Hispanic Encuentro Spotlights Evangelizing Parish
By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 19, 2010If the fruits of a thriving parish are a commitment to ministry volunteerism, booming Mass attendance, the capacity to execute wide-scale fundraisers, and a vast network of tightly knit small faith communities, then St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Smyrna is ripe for the picking. The Hispanic Ministries Encounter, held July 10 at St. Andrew […] Full Story
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St. Jude Students Send Forth Rosaries, Prayers
By REBECCA WILSON, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 19, 2010One bead, one Hail Mary. Another bead, another Hail Mary. Making and praying the rosary is a simple act, but in the Catholic faith, the prayers of the rosary to the Blessed Mother are profound. At St. Jude the Apostle School, the simple act of making rosaries and sending them to people who need the […]
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Father Wilkinson Discovers Blessings In Priesthood
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 19, 2010In the priesthood, Father Bruce Wilkinson has found that Jesus is true to his word. “Living for God is one of the greatest challenges and one of the greatest rewards I’ve ever experienced,” Father Wilkinson said. “It fulfills the promise Jesus gave to his disciples. Peter said, ‘We’ve given up everything to follow You.’ Jesus […]
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Behind-The-Scenes ‘Builder’ Stepping Aside At 85
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 19, 2010Hundreds of school kids have George Aulbach to thank, as do those with more grey in their hair. The Atlanta Archdiocese opened five new Catholic schools and two retirement communities in the sprawling suburbs of the metro area under his watch. Aulbach recently stepped down from his post on the archdiocesan Finance Council, concluding 25 […]
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St. Jude’s Conference To Focus On Life’s Purpose
By RICHARD FARNSWORTH, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 19, 2010The hopeful theme “From Surviving to Thriving” resonates with many in these troubled times. Jesuit Father Matthew Linn will expound on this theme at an upcoming conference to be held Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the St. Jude Church ministry hall. PATH (Post Abortion Treatment and Healing, and Preventing Abortions Through […]
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Family Generosity Continues With $7 Million Gift
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
Published August 10, 2010Virginia and James Conrads believed in the importance of Catholic education—for their own children and for others in their community. Now, thanks to a generous gift, children in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will be receiving faith-based education for generations to come. In July, with a $7 million gift to the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, […] Full Story
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Founding Teacher At Holy Redeemer Named As Principal
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010Lauren Schell has been at Holy Redeemer School since it opened its doors 11 years ago. She’s taught in the classroom and served as the school’s religious education coordinator. Now, she’ll be the principal for the 500-student school in Johns Creek, north of Atlanta, when classes start Aug. 9. “Every change brings challenges. You just […]
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Athens School’s New Principal Comes From Nashville
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010Charles Martin, the new principal at St. Joseph School, Athens, brings with him an enthusiasm for Catholic education and a desire to be a part of the community. Martin, who goes by C.J. for Charles Jones, is heading up the elementary school. But he said he wants to be known for more than being the […]
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Educator Brings Her Experience To St. Peter Claver
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010Pamela Moors brings 24 years of experience in Catholic education as she starts as the new principal of St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School. “I love children. I love to teach. I love to bring my dedication and compassion to the schools and to the students,” said Moors. “I’m new to the diocese but not […]
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Southeast CRS Hosts Dialogue On Parish Haiti Projects
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010Nearly six months after an earthquake ravished the capital of Haiti, mainstream news coverage on the progress of relief efforts dwindles. But the recovery and rebuilding efforts go on in Port-au-Prince, with Catholic Relief Services offering several ways to get involved and beginning a new program to work more closely with local parishes. The CRS […]
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Science At Donovan High School Includes Farm Life
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010Before tackling weighty topics like cellular respiration, food production and environmental degradation for a roomful of high schoolers, Sandra Reinhardt has to take care of the “Baa Gees.” Named Maurice, Robin and Barry, like the musical Bee Gees, the three rams are part of her morning routine. Feed them and replenish their water. After school, […]
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Marist Garden Gives Students Hands-On Lessons
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010As Georgia’s summer reaches the heights of an August heat wave, Marist teachers Mike Burns and Kevin Lilse continue to tend the Marist Garden in preparation for the new school year. A quick stroll through the garden, located behind the school chapel, reveals a variety of vegetables and spices, including tomatoes, okra, eggplant, peppers, basil […]
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Sister Louise Sommer Celebrates 60 Years Of Religious Life
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010Soft classical music flows through the office space of Sister Louise Sommer, CSJ, as she joyfully works at her computer in St. Lawrence Church. This year is her 60th as a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and by the smile on her face it is evident she still enjoys her work. […]
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Pro-Life Freedom Ride Curtailed At King Center
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010A bus full of pro-life advocates, including Father Frank Pavone of Priests for Life and Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., prayed for an end to abortion near the historic King landmarks on Atlanta’s Auburn Avenue on July 24. However, the peaceful demonstration did not occur exactly as anticipated, when National […] Full Story
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San Felipe Mission Constructing Much-Needed Church
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2010The Catholic faithful who have been attending the San Felipe de Jesus Mission are continuing to pray as construction of a new church carries on. The initial groundbreaking for the new building took place in May and the mission’s administrator, Father Jacques Fabre, hopes the project will continue on schedule to be ready for opening […] Full Story
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Workshop On New Translation Of Missal Offered
Published August 5, 2010
A one-day workshop, “Mystical Body, Mystical Voice: Christ in the Words of the Mass,” will be offered in September for clergy and church staff, as Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta prepare for the new translation of the Roman Missal. The program is being sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Divine Worship. Two sessions will […]
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Holy Spirit To Host Parish Engagement Workshop
Published August 5, 2010
“Belonging Leads to Believing,” a workshop focused on engaging the hearts and minds of parishioners will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 17-18, at Holy Spirit Church, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the social hall. All are welcome to attend. Msgr. Bill Hanson, pastor of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, in the diocese of […]
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Founder To Lead JustFAITH Introductory Workshop
Published August 5, 2010
“An Introduction to JustFAITH” will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28, at St. Philip Benizi Church. All are welcome to attend the event, which will be held in the parish hall from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The founder of JustFAITH, Jack Jezreel, will lead the event, providing an introduction to the 30-week adult formation […] Full Story
