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• New Endowment Will Preserve Flannery’s Church

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published May 28, 2009

  At the corner of North Jefferson and East Hancock, the historic brick church stands. Stepping inside, time seems to have been its friend. Even empty of people, it is filled with warmth, as if imbued with the prayers and the devotion of ordinary Catholics who marked each season of their lives at Sacred Heart Church, […]

• Georgia Bulletin Updates Web Site

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2009

  In a continuing effort to keep Catholics well informed of the happenings of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, The Georgia Bulletin has expanded and updated its Web site with an updated look, new features and user-friendly additions. Atlanta archdiocesan Webmaster Jessica Handley said the Web site was refurbished to prepare for new content, in addition to […]

• Priest Assignments

  Published May 21, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. Father James H. Sexstone, parochial vicar at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Atlanta, will retire from active ministry effective June 1.

• USO Warmth Greets Military Men, Women At Airport

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2009

  The flow of soldiers traveling through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport may seem smaller these days, but there is no less enthusiasm from the volunteers in red aprons who cheer and greet them with hugs, “hero” teddy bears, a heartfelt handshake. Standing near the escalators at the airport’s arrival area are USO volunteers. They wait to […] Full Story

• Cartersville Man Keeps Soldiers Connected

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2009

  Miles Chesley remembered the lonely days of a young man in the armed forces. Serving in the Navy, he found any piece of mail was exciting, even something like a seed catalog was notable, he said. It wasn’t that the mail was uplifting, but that someone actually thought of him and took the time to […] Full Story

• Priests Complete First Year As Chaplains

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2009

  Father Fred Wendel marks one year as an Army chaplain in July. From ministering to a Catholic community to running suicide prevention training, Father Wendel said his service as a military chaplain is better than he expected. “It’s great. I love it,” he said in a telephone interview as he traveled between military installations in […] Full Story

• Marist, St. Pius Reach State Baseball Quarterfinals

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published May 21, 2009

  Marist School and St. Pius X High School baseball teams swept their respective opponents in May 13 doubleheaders to propel the schools to the third round of the state baseball playoffs. In game one Marist broke a tie in the fifth inning with three runs to take a 4-1 lead over Marietta’s Sprayberry High School. […]

• Five Seminarians Ordained To Diaconate

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2009

  Five men were ordained transitional deacons at the Cathedral of Christ the King Saturday, May 16, in the tradition-rich liturgy. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory performed the rites, from the promise of obedience to him and his successors to the laying on of his hands in ordination. The Atlanta Archdiocese received an international class of deacons. […]

• Maybe She’ll One Day Teach Catholic Theology

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published May 15, 2009

  For Blessed Trinity High School senior Victoria Bonutti, attending a school with a Catholic focus is one of the most important things. So important that next year she will continue her college education at one of the most well- known Catholic schools in the country: the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. “I find it’s […]

• Catholic Schools Excel, Garner State Championships

  

  Published May 14, 2009

  The St. Pius X High School girls soccer team recorded its 19th shutout as the team defeated North Hall High School, Gainesville, 4-0 to capture the Class AAA state championship and cap off a perfect 22-0 season on May 8. Senior forward Christine Christy scored two of the team’s four goals, one in each half, […]

• Priest Assignment

  Published May 14, 2009

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following priest assignment. Father Pedro Poloche Rodriguez, who serves in the Atlanta Metropolitan Tribunal, has been appointed Vicar for Clergy for the Hispanic priests in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, effective April 30.  

• North Georgia Church Offers Program For Jubilee Year May 30

  Published May 14, 2009

  St. Paul the Apostle Church in Cleveland, Georgia, a pilgrim church for the Year of St. Paul, offers an afternoon of reflection Saturday, May 30, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The topic is St. Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians. The program includes prayer and meditation time, confession, 5 p.m. vigil Mass, followed by a […] Full Story

• Roman Catholics, Greek Orthodox Share Celebration

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  Greek Orthodox clergy dressed in long black vestments walked side by side with Roman Catholic priests in white cassocks in a visible sign of friendship as the two churches came together in prayer. The “Evening of Prayer and Unity” service was held at the Cathedral of Christ the King on May 6 in honor of […] Full Story

• Msgr. Kiernan Celebrates 60 Years Of Priesthood

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  On Saturday, May 2, in a church packed to the brim, Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan celebrated Mass at All Saints, just as he has for more than 20 years. However, this celebration was a bit different as it recognized the pastor for reaching the milestone of 60 years as a priest. Parishioners who have been […]

• Volunteers Still Needed To Make Congress A Success

  Published May 14, 2009

  Some 160 volunteers are still needed to help make the annual Eucharistic Congress run smoothly. The two-day event is a highlight of the Catholic Church in the Atlanta Archdiocese and the Southeastern region. The congress is scheduled to take place on June 12 and 13 at the Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, […] Full Story

• Maybe She’ll One Day Design Churches

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  Natalie Shepherd remembers the embraces of the women and children she served during her school trip to Honduras. “That was a trip of a lifetime, an incredible experience,” she said about traveling with some 20 other students from Pius X High School and chaperones, including her father. During the first days of the spring break […]

• Maybe One Day He’ll Do Business Worldwide

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  Jin Kim, a senior at Pinecrest Academy, has lived in Korea, Japan and the United States, and now he is proud to call Pinecrest home as well. The young man spent most of his life in Korea, where he grew up, before moving to Japan with his family for three years because of his father’s […]

• Maybe She’ll One Day Choose Religious Life

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  Maria Guzman is heading to college, open to the idea that at the end of it she may choose a religious life as a sister. “It’s always felt right. I wouldn’t be surprised,” said the Holy Spirit Preparatory School senior about her interest in religious life. Last winter she spent three days with the Missionaries […]

• One Day He May Venture Into Scientific Frontiers

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  Senior Benjamin Waldron takes pleasure in pushing the envelope. Ten years from now, he said he hopes to work at his dream job where he puts engineering and environmental science degrees to work at NASA. “I like to be on the front line of new things,” he said after wrapping up with the AP chemistry […] Full Story

• Maybe One Day She’ll Be In Medicine

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 14, 2009

  Along with juggling all the end of high school craziness and exams, Lauren Barry is pitching in as a wedding planner for 20 couples. Lauren, who volunteers with Operation Homefront Georgia, is organizing a wedding celebration for soldiers and their loved ones. The organization provides emergency assistance to the soldiers’ families they leave behind and […]