Georgia
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Southern Catholic Cuts Semester Short In Fund Crisis
By GRETCHEN KEISER and ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writers
Published April 15, 2010The students, faculty and staff at Southern Catholic College in Dawsonville learned by e-mail over their spring break that their college year was ending early on April 15 because of a financial crisis at the college. Whether the small Catholic college, which graduated its first senior class in 2009, will reopen at all is in […] Full Story
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Deacon Assignments
Published April 15, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in deacon assignment. Deacon Robert Rich, of McDonough, has retired from active ministry as a deacon, effective April 6. Deacon Isaac Carl McBride, of Fayetteville, has retired from active ministry as a deacon, effective April 16.
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Ecumenical Gathering To Focus on Resurrection
By FATHER PAUL A. BURKE, Special To The Bulletin
Published April 15, 2010The Archdiocese of Atlanta has announced an Orthodox-Catholic ecumenical gathering commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord at Holy Spirit Church on Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. This gathering, hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, will emphasize the themes of the Resurrection/Pascha and religious freedom. Archbishop Wilton D. […] Full Story
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Word Has Spread About Gainsville’s Catholic Outreach
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special To The Bulletin
Published April 15, 2010St. Michael Church welcomed about 5,000 people to Easter services at its new pastoral center in a heavily Hispanic enclave near downtown Gainesville, with many walking or riding bikes to services. And since opening last October, the all-Spanish St. Michael Pastoral Center, located about five miles away from the parish, has been drawing some 3,000 […] Full Story
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Sophia Academy Founder Is ‘Mother Of The Year’
By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
Published April 15, 2010Marie Corrigan is the classic “steel magnolia,” a woman who has weathered some of the harshest tests of motherhood—losing one child and then waging a long battle so that her learning-challenged child could go to school. But it is also her long-standing commitment for not only her own children, but for other children, that recently […] Full Story
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OLA To Present Evening Of Sacred Music
Published April 15, 2010
The Women’s Schola Cantorum of Our Lady of the Assumption Church will present an evening of sacred music and entertainment on Sunday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. Highlights of the evening are to include five classical renditions of “Ave Maria” by various composers, honoring the Blessed Mother in the […] Full Story
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Saint Joseph’s To Partner With Piedmont Healthcare
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 15, 2010Saint Joseph’s Health System and Piedmont Healthcare announced April 8 the organizations signed a letter of intent to create a partnership that aims to lower costs and expand health care delivery. The discussions are expected to be completed in 90 days. The proposed joint venture between Atlanta’s Catholic hospital and Piedmont Healthcare would adhere to […] Full Story
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Catholic Underground Brings Together More Than 400
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 15, 2010Hundreds gathered inside a dimly lit sanctuary at the Cathedral of Christ the King on Saturday, March 6, for an hour of adoration with prayer and music led by Father Tim Hepburn, chaplain at Georgia Tech, and Father Neil Dhabliwala, parochial vicar at the cathedral. The quiet, reflective hour was part of Catholic Underground, a […] Full Story
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Decatur Pastor Reflects On Heeding God’s Call
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special To The Bulletin
Published April 15, 2010“Be open to what God is calling you to do. Being a priest is not a job, it is a way of life,” said Father Eric Hill, pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Decatur. “It is a life choice, not a job choice. It is who I am.” Coming to this life view […]
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Local Churches Take Action To Celebrate Earth Day
By KATHY POWELL, Special To The Bulletin
Published April 15, 2010From demonstrating how to make and use low-cost, non-toxic cleaners around the house to hosting environment-themed movie nights, the social justice committee at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta has been finding ways to educate and motivate parishioners to take action to care for God’s creation. In early 2009, the 15-member committee turned to […] Full Story
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Faith Of Young Mother Focus Of May Magnificat
Published April 15, 2010
Julie Goodrow, 32, wife and mother of three young children, will be the speaker on Saturday, May 15, at the Magnificat breakfast for women. A graduate of the University of Georgia, the speaker will talk about her journey in faith, which led her to become a Catholic in college and then helped her and her […]
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Our Lady Of Mercy Names New Head Football Coach
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published April 15, 2010Excitement and anticipation surround the football program at Our Lady of Mercy High School with the recent hiring of new head football Mike Earwood. With a career record of 186-62, Coach Earwood leaves neighboring Starr’s Mill High School, where he was the first and only football coach at the Fayette County public school. Starr’s Mill […] Full Story
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Marist Girls Pound Pace Academy In Lacrosse
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published April 15, 2010The Marist School girls established a two-game winning streak and produced their highest goal output of the season on their home field with a 20-2 victory over Pace Academy, April. 7. Marist School senior Sascha Brown (#4) scored three of her four first-half goals in the first two minutes of the game as she helped […] Full Story
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Archdiocese To Host 15th Annual Eucharistic Congress
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 15, 2010Catholic faithful from throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Southeast will again gather en masse to attend the region’s largest gathering of Catholics—the annual Eucharistic Congress. Members of parishes throughout the archdiocese will be present with their representative banners flying high for the popular opening procession, while other members of the local church plan […] Full Story
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Real St. Patrick Is Inspiring Human Figure, Priest Says
By STEPHEN O'KANE, Staff Writer
Published April 1, 2010Growing up in Ireland, Father Darragh Griffith remembers his boyhood impression of St. Patrick as someone completely unlike himself. “It was only when I got to seminary did I really discover St. Patrick, the real person,” said Father Griffith. “Reading the confessions (of St. Patrick) revealed a different St. Patrick. Here was a person I […] Full Story
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Marist hosts Egyptian delegation
Published April 1, 2010
Marist School hosted five Egyptian educators for an interfaith dialogue on Islam and Christianity, sponsored jointly by the U.S. Department of State, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the Office of International Visitors. The delegation consisted of five professors of Islamic law and religion from Egypt’s Al-Azhar University, one of the world’s oldest […] Full Story
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Priest Assignments
Published April 1, 2010
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignments. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father Scott Reilly, territorial director of the Legionaries of Christ, and has assigned Father Guillermo Serra, LC, as assistant for apostolate in the territory. Father Serra will serve as superior at the Alpharetta location for the […] Full Story
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Marietta Knights helping Moore, Okla., recover
Published April 1, 2010
Since a devastating tornado hit Moore, Okla., in May, the Knights of Columbus Council 8376 at St. Ann Church, Marietta, responded to calls for help from fellow Knights for people in the tornado-ravaged community. The Knights in Marietta initially approved a $300 donation, but an urgent request came back for everyday goods. Council Treasurer Bob […] Full Story
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First Georgia Scout receives Year of Faith badge
Published April 1, 2010
Laura Rebello of Girl Scout Troop 11987, in Hoschton, received the Year of Faith scouting badge. Laura is the only Scout, including both Girl and Boy Scouts, as of Aug. 29, to earn the Year of Faith badge in Georgia, according to a letter from the Scouting Committee of the Diocese of Dodge City, Kansas. […] Full Story
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OLA To Join Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service
Published April 1, 2010
Our Lady of the Assumption Church will join with the nearby churches of the Brookhaven Christian Ministries to celebrate the resurrection of the Lord with a traditional sunrise service on Easter Sunday, April 4. This celebration will at place at 7 a.m. on the lawn of the Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church, located behind Oglethorpe University, at […] Full Story
