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• Many Voices Echo Common Devotion To Eucharist

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published June 10, 2010

  With the boom of a Vietnamese drum and gong, thousands of people from many cultures in the Archdiocese of Atlanta came to attention June 5, showing again that they share a reverent belief in God’s presence in the Eucharist and a joyous desire to celebrate his love and nearness. For the 15th year, the two-day […] Full Story

• ‘Catholics Next Door’ Broadcast Is A New Experience

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published June 10, 2010

  Greg and Jennifer Willits, known to many as the hosts of “The Catholics Next Door” show on SIRIUS XM satellite radio, had an experience like none of the other attendees of the 2010 Eucharistic Congress. While the couple has become more and more comfortable performing live broadcasts for their weekday shows, it is usually from […] Full Story

• Norcross Church Hosts Priest From Pro-Life Network

  Published June 10, 2010

  Father Thomas J. Euteneuer, president of Human Life International, will speak at St. Patrick Church the weekend of July 10-11 for all those who are interested in attending. HLI, founded in 1981, is the world’s largest pro-life organization with affiliate offices and associates in 87 countries. Father Euteneuer, president since 2001, has traveled more than […] Full Story

• Father Clif’s ministry is out of sight

  

  By MICHAEL J. JOHNSON, Special to the Bulletin
  Published June 10, 2010

  LUMPKIN—The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” might apply to the Stewart Detention Center (SDC) a monolithic fortress-like building surrounded by razor wired fencing, tucked away off of a rural road 40 miles south of Columbus, on the western border of Georgia. The facility is said to be the largest structure and employer in […] Full Story

• Art Museum Comes To Life

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published June 10, 2010

  During the second annual Metropolitan Art Museum of St. Jude, 56 third-grade students of St. Jude the Apostle School portrayed more than 30 different artists whose work is on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The May 21 event took place at the parish ministry building. The project, which combines … Continue reading Art Museum Comes To Life

• Valedictorian Advises Work Hard, But Enjoy Life

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published June 10, 2010

  Luke Derochers, East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s 2010 valedictorian, is a visible yet humble reminder to high school students of what it takes to stand out in a crowd. The son of John and Karen Derochers, he is a parishioner at St. Catherine Labouré Catholic Mission, Jefferson, and has been active in his parish and […] Full Story

• Two Receive Archdiocesan Scholarships

  Published June 10, 2010

  Each year the Archdiocese of Atlanta awards two scholarships for academic excellence to rising ninth-graders. The scholarship fund was established in 1980 to recognize eighth-graders in archdiocesan Catholic schools who will be attending an archdiocesan high school in the fall. Scholarships are awarded based on the demonstration of overall academic and personal achievement and are […] Full Story

• Theology On Tap Begins With ‘Human’ Film

  Published June 10, 2010

  A viewing of the film “The Human Experience” and a discussion with its producers kicks off the “Six Pack Summer Series,” put on by the Young Adult Ministry of the Atlanta Archdiocese. The speaker and discussion series is part of the Theology on Tap program, casual gatherings of faithful and questioning young adults set up […] Full Story

• Charles Okeke, Juan José Sánchez Ordained Deacons

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 10, 2010

  Catholics celebrated the ordination of two transitional deacons Saturday, May 29, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Rev. Mr. Charles N. Okeke and Rev. Mr. Juan José Sánchez now serve for a year of ministry as “heralds of the good news” before their ordinations to the priesthood next year. Lorena Sanchez, who lives in […] Full Story

• Teens, Young Adults Share Speakers, Enthusiasm

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 10, 2010

  The future of the Catholic Church is in capable hands, if the 2010 Eucharistic Congress is any indication. Both Friday evening’s “Revive!” young adult track on June 4 and Saturday’s Teen Track on June 5 were punctuated with praise and worship, powerful testimonies and faith-filled relationship building. Popular Catholic recording artist Matt Maher provided the […] Full Story

• Thousands Attend 15th Congress’ Opening Mass

  

  By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
  Published June 10, 2010

  “I formally declare our 2010 Eucharistic Congress officially open,” said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to a rousing round of applause at the June 4 evening Mass in the Georgia International Convention Center. In his words of welcome, he reminded Catholics that the worldwide church is still celebrating the Year for Priests. “During this Congress time, […] Full Story

• Seniors Look Ahead To Collegiate Sports

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published May 27, 2010

  Many of the area’s high school senior athletes will be showcasing their skills as they play at various colleges and universities around the country. Here is a list of where some of the graduating seniors will be playing sports. This list does not include the athletes announced in the Feb. 18 issue of The Georgia […]

• Monastery Hosts First 5K Run

  Published May 27, 2010

  A unique view of rarely visited areas of the monastery grounds will open up for runners and walkers on Saturday morning, June 12, in the first 5K run/walk ever held at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Proceeds will benefit the monastery’s food bank outreach. View the beautiful landscape from a new perspective. The event […] Full Story

• Trappists Break Ground For Monastic Heritage Center

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published May 27, 2010

  As a bishop of Savannah did over 65 years ago, Bishop J. Kevin Boland of Savannah prayed this spring for God’s blessing on the new work beginning at the Trappist Monastery of the Holy Spirit, where ground was broken May 11 for the Monastic Heritage Center that will welcome visitors and sustain the community of […]

• Brazilian, French Tracks Added To This Year’s Congress

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 27, 2010

  Reflecting the diversity of the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, speakers of five languages and American Sign Language will be represented at the 2010 Eucharistic Congress. Catholic faith leaders whose native languages are French and Portuguese are being added to the mix as speakers for the first time at the 15th annual Eucharistic […] Full Story

• Ecumenical Gathering Focuses On Religious Freedom

  By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
  Published May 27, 2010

  Holy Spirit Church hosted a Catholic-Orthodox ecumenical gathering April 27 with a ceremony that particularly celebrated religious freedom. In welcoming both communities, Holy Spirit pastor Msgr. Edward J. Dillon noted that while religious freedom is guaranteed in the United States by the Constitution, other countries do not enjoy that same freedom. Turkey, where the Patriarchate of […] Full Story

• Deacon David Corbett, Of St. George Church, Dies

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 27, 2010

  Deacon Dave Corbett was remembered as a good man, one who loved to serve in his parish of St. George Church, Newnan, greeted newcomers and carried a deep faith. Deacon Corbett, who was 56, died on Monday, May 10, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Friends recalled their experiences with Deacon Corbett on the online obituary with […] Full Story

• Ringgold Valedictorian Heads To Georgia Southern

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 27, 2010

  Stephanie Shipley leads her senior class academically at Heritage High School. The 17-year-old isn’t shy about letting people know that God has a lot to do with it. “The greatest lesson I learned in high school was that all I needed to do to succeed was do my absolute best and trust in God. If […] Full Story

• Catholic Charities Seminars Set For June

  Published May 27, 2010

  Catholic Charities Atlanta will sponsor two regional seminars in June, in Douglasville and Lawrenceville. To register or for questions and further information, contact Jutta M. Hansen, manager of community relations for Catholic Charities, at (404) 885-7238 or jhansen@archatl.com. Seminar: Home Preservation and Financial Survival Skills (in English and Spanish) Wednesday, June 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m. St. […] Full Story

• Local Catholic Races To Help Those With Endometriosis

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published May 27, 2010

  As founder of the No Time For Pain 5K, an inaugural road race scheduled for Sunday, June 13, St. Anthony of Padua parishioner Kenya Turner, 33, is taking endometriosis head on in an effort to bring attention to this disease—she was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis in 2008. The Georgia Bulletin recently talked with Turner […] Full Story