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• Called To A Deeper Conversion: Father Timothy J. Gallagher

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  As Father Tim Gallagher prepared himself in the days prior to his ordination, he felt a slew of emotions wash over him. He knew that when the day came on Saturday, June 27, there would be a feeling of relief as years of study, patience and prayer came to fruition. But he was experiencing “a […] Full Story

• Call Persisted During Career, Parish Service: Father William T. Hao

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  Here was Father Bill Hao’s could-not-fail plan several years ago: Find a nice Catholic lady by attending a discernment group of men and women at Emory University. He laughs about the idea now. “The funny thing is God has a sense of humor. It wasn’t my purpose that eventually happened, but his,” said Father Hao, […] Full Story

• Missionary Dream Realized In Atlanta: Father Salomón Garcia Cortés

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  Father Salomón Garcia Cortés was drawn to his first seminary in Mexico in part because it specialized in training men to be missionary priests. “You had to go out. That meant you are going to meet a lot of people from different cultures,” he said. That prospect seemed exciting to the 20-year-old he was as […]

• Drawn To God Through Eucharist: Father Omar Loggiodice

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  Father Omar Loggiodice remembers seeing a small, wooden tabernacle as a young man, and before he could fully understand the miracle of the Eucharist, he sensed God’s presence in that small resting place in the church sanctuary. “Why is he in that little box?” he asked himself on several occasions growing up. Now at ordination, […]

• Campers Get Choice Seats At Braves Game

  Published July 2, 2009

  Campers attending Catholic Charities’ summer program spent a day with the Atlanta Braves June 11. Each child received a complimentary ticket to a Braves game, a team cap and “Gonzo’s G-Unit” T-shirt. Braves pitcher Mike Gonzalez is the inspiration behind Gonzo’s G-Unit. Courtney Gay, the team’s community affairs manager, arranged the visit for more than […]

• Three Catholic High Schools Awarded Directors Cup

  By Three Catholic High Schools Awarded Directors Cup
  Published July 2, 2009

  For the first time in the history of the Dodge Directors Cup, Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, and Atlanta’s Marist School and St. Pius X High School have been awarded the trophy in the same year. The Directors Cup recognizes “those athletic departments in all Georgia High School Association classifications who have excelled and shown […] Full Story

• Theology On Tap Flows Throughout Summer

  By SHANNON FITZPATRICK AND EMILY SAUNDERS, Special To The Bulletin
  Published July 2, 2009

  The summer speaker series Theology on Tap is underway and open to young adults, ages 18-40, of all denominations and various walks of life. Sessions consist of well-known inspirational speakers and an open forum, with a twist: All sessions are held at local bars and restaurants. The purpose of the sessions is to develop an […]

• David Haas, Kevin Johnson Among Symposium Speakers

  Published July 2, 2009

  The 2009 Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Saturday, Aug. 22. The Saturday symposium consists of Mass, workshop sessions given by nationally known speakers, and sung vespers. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will give this year’s keynote address. The symposium is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Atlanta […]

• Aggie Neck, Servant House Director, Gives Magnificat Talk

  Published July 2, 2009

  Nationally known speaker and teacher Aggie Neck will address women at the August Magnificat breakfast to be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Killian Hall. A gifted leader, she directs Servant House, a Catholic charismatic house of prayer in Marksville, La., that focuses on spiritual direction, inner healing, prayer for healing and outreach. Servant House […] Full Story

• Sister Linda Valasik Marks Golden Jubilee

  Published July 2, 2009

  On Saturday, May 16, Sister Linda Valasik, a golden jubilarian, gathered with Sisters of the Humility of Mary of Villa Maria, Pa., associates, family and friends, for a liturgy of thanksgiving with other honored sisters celebrating their jubilees of religious profession. The liturgy was celebrated in Magnificat Chapel at Villa Maria Community Center. A reception […]

• Centenarians’ Serving Spirit Hailed On Birthdays

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  Two Catholics here recently celebrated 100 years or more of life. Nettie Singleton, a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, was honored by the Atlanta City Council. She turned 100 on May 31. Meanwhile, Jim Kelly is not to be outdone. A longtime member of Holy Cross Church, Kelly’s 101st birthday was June 22. […] Full Story

• Four Priests Named First-Time Pastors, Administrator

  Published July 2, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has named four priests as first-time pastors, effective July 1. Father Rafael Carballo, currently a parochial vicar at St. Brendan the Navigator Church, Cumming, will become pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton. Father Luis Guillermo Cordoba, currently a parochial vicar at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Blairsville, and […]

• Eight New Priests Ordained For North Georgia

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published July 2, 2009

  Nearly five years ago, a young Aisling Cleary attended the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Eucharistic Congress where she received a small stuffed bear with the name of a seminarian printed on an attached card. Over the last few years the bear traveled with the young girl from Atlanta to Canada to Ireland and back, and all […] Full Story

• Mass, Healing Service Emphasize Need For Eucharist

  

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 18, 2009

  Harkening to the 2009 Eucharistic Congress theme “As Grain Once Scattered,” North Georgia Catholics became one body in Christ on Friday evening, June 12, as they gathered at the Georgia International Convention Center for an opening Mass and healing service. The presence of the diverse and vibrant archdiocesan church buoyed people like Jim O’Brien of […] Full Story

• Cardinal: With Eucharist, ‘We Can Change The World’

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 18, 2009

  Cardinal John P. Foley was quick to note the impressive crowd at the closing Mass for the 2009 Eucharistic Congress. “I haven’t seen a crowd this big at Mass since Yankee Stadium, and that was for Pope Benedict XVI,” he said, referring to the pope’s 2008 U.S. visit. “This is a tremendous testimony to the […] Full Story

• Priest Assignment

  Published June 18, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Father Fred W. Wendel has been assigned as Garrison Chaplain at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, effective June 15.

• Faith Stories Linger After General Track Ends

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published June 18, 2009

  Greg and Jennifer Willits, founders of the Rosary Army and hosts of “The Catholics Next Door with Greg & Jennifer Willits” on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, led the General Track’s first session, sharing their personal journey and suggesting that others discern if God is calling them to be involved in spreading the Gospel in a […] Full Story

• Revive! Encourages Young Adults To Seek Vocation

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published June 18, 2009

  Kicking off the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s 2009 Eucharistic Congress was Revive!, with a powerful and consistent message for the several hundred young people who attended the young adult track held at the Georgia International Convention Center. A call to unity and the honest discernment of vocation were the topics of discussion the evening of Friday, […] Full Story

• Music, Prayer, Love For Christ Heat Up Hispanic Track

  

  By RUTH E. DÁVILA, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 18, 2009

  Latin American religious and lay speakers called for a fortification of faith while addressing the Hispanic Track’s largest audience to date at the 2009 Eucharistic Congress. The core message was that in times of adversity, Christ still conquers through love—and his victory is realized in the Bread of Life. The transformative power of the Eucharist […]

• Speakers Say New Media Offer Chance To Grow In Faith

  

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published June 18, 2009

  “WWNC!” (Wonders will never cease!) With home computers and satellite radio, digital cameras and high-definition TV, social networking and cell phones, technology has become affordable and available to people across the globe. In this new media saturated environment, has the Catholic Church adequately embraced the possibilities for evangelization? And what is lost if wireless becomes […] Full Story