Georgia
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Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School gala highlighted its first class
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published March 6, 2022The Rey of Hope Gala 2022 on Feb. 11 celebrated the first class of students of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, who are set to graduate from college this spring.
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Remembering Deacon Larry Casey
Published March 4, 2022
Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Brennan Casey died on Feb. 21 at his home following an extended illness. He was 89 years old.
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A community reflects on thirst, both physical and spiritual
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 4, 2022At St. Philip Benizi Church’s “I Thirst” program on Feb. 26, about 50 people had a chance to reflect on the plight of those living in areas without access to clean drinking water while sharing their faith before the Lenten season. Majok Marier, who escaped war in South Sudan, spoke about his drinking water project.
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Holy Spirit Prep partners with sports character program
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published March 4, 2022Winning-at-all-costs coaching, sports specialization and “sports rage” are eroding the culture of youth sports. To counter those challenges, Holy Spirit Preparatory School is partnering with the Play Like a Champion Today Character Education Through Sports program.
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Choirs honor Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published March 4, 2022The Lyke House Catholic Center honored Franciscan Sister Thea Bowman at a Feb. 20 concert for her contributions to the church.
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New community market provides food help to Atlanta residents
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 4, 2022The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta has transformed its food pantry ministry into a market, offering customers a chance to shop for kitchen staples.
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Divorced, separated Catholics invited to reflection April 23
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 3, 2022A relatively new apostolate in the Archdiocese of Atlanta—Witness to Marriage—seeks to support separated and divorced Catholics, and will host a morning reflection in April.
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Pinecrest student invited to Carnegie Youth Orchestra
Published March 3, 2022
Carnegie Hall and its Weill Music Institute has invited Pinecrest Academy Senior Ryan Clever to be a member of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) for the 2022 season.
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Annual Appeal calls faithful to be ‘transformed in Christ’
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 3, 2022The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal helps to carry out the mission of the Archdiocese of Atlanta by supporting ministerial, outreach, education, evangelization and discipleship work in north and central Georgia.
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Pope Francis appoints Atlanta priest as Bishop of Charleston
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published February 22, 2022Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, 76, from the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, and has appointed Father Jacques E. Fabre, CS, as Bishop-designate of Charleston.
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Deacon John Thomas Mason remembered
Published February 21, 2022
Deacon John Thomas Mason of Cherry Log died on Jan. 30. A longtime deacon at St. Anthony Church in Blue Ridge, he was 81 years old.
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Eucharistic Congress volunteers needed
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022Volunteers are needed for the 25th Eucharistic Congress, to be held June 17-18, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.
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Renovated sacred spaces are gifts to Duluth parish
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022After nearly three years, St. Monica Church is embracing their newly renovated worship space. Renovations included interior renovations of the narthex, sanctuary, nave and adjourning areas.
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Catholic athletes sign on to play collegiate sports
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022Catholic athletes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta made commitments to play collegiate sports on National Signing Day, Feb. 2.
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Catholics to share ‘hopes and dreams’ as synod listening sessions get underway
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2022The Archdiocese of Atlanta is moving into the public phase of the synod, as believers gather in church halls and online for prayer-filled moments to understand “communion, participation and mission.”
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Eight new deacons called to ‘sacramental service’
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2022Archbishop Hartmayer ordained eight new permanent deacons Feb. 5 at the Cathedral of Christ the King to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Marist School alumnus coaches Rams to Super Bowl victory
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 14, 2022Coach Sean McVay, graduate of Atlanta’s Marist School, led the Los Angeles Rams to victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13. He is the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl championship in NFL history.
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St. Joseph icon, blessed by pope, comes to St. Jude the Apostle Church
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 7, 2022St. Jude the Apostle Church was the first parish in the state of Georgia to host the Knights of Columbus 2022 Pilgrim Icon Program. Pope Francis opened the initiative in the fall of 2021 by blessing the pilgrim icon of St. Joseph.
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New healing ministry supports adult children of divorce
By DR. DANIEL MEOLA, Special to the Bulletin
Published February 7, 2022Through in-person and online retreat experiences, support groups, online and print resources, and more, Life-Giving Wounds wants every man and woman from a broken home to become cycle-breakers, and ultimately to find even within their wounds the Lord’s invitation to greater faith, hope and love.
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Veteran St. Joseph teacher aims for students to be successful in school and beyond
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 7, 2022Even after more than 26 years in the classroom, Roseanne Cornejo still gets excited and anxious about the first day of school as she welcomes new learners.