Georgia
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Blessed Trinity Boys Reach State Semifinals
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published March 13, 2009In state basketball playoff action, Blessed Trinity High School defeated Dade County 90-68 March 7 at The Forum, Rome. Blessed Trinity led 31-20 at the half and stretched the lead to 58-41 by the end of the third period. With four minutes remaining in the game, Dade County rallied to pull within six points, but […]
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Chief Justice Sears Chats With Middle-Schoolers
By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
Published March 13, 2009Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears came to St. Thomas More School on Tuesday, Feb. 17, prepared to give a presentation for Black History Month. But as she began to address the crowd of nearly 200 fifth-, sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, she decided to leave her notes behind and lead a candid discussion […]
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Fire Mars Nearly Completed Clayton Church
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 13, 2009An early morning fire on March 1 damaged a new church being built for St. Helena Mission just as parishioners hoped to be settling into it. Church members planned to leave their 1960s-era church building for the new 250-seat sanctuary on Meadow Stream Lane next month. Now it may not happen until the fall. “It’s […] Full Story
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Rites Celebrate Those Entering Church At Easter
By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
Published March 13, 2009The journeys that led each candidate and catechumen to St. Benedict Church Saturday, Feb. 28, were as varied as the congregation that gathered for the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion on that chilly night. People from every ethnic background and from a range of parishes crowded into the standing-room only assembly—many smiling, […] Full Story
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Women, Youth Honored As Parish Bright Lights
By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
Published March 9, 2009The gray, cloudy skies outside contrasted with the golden glow of altar candles filling Atlanta’s mother church Feb. 28, just as the good works of those being honored has brightened their church communities with the light of Christ. Under the grand arches of the Cathedral of Christ the King, a congregation of all ages came, […] Full Story
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SPX Dance Company Stretches Young Talents
By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
Published March 5, 2009The Dance Company at St. Pius X High School is much more than learning how to master a pirouette or a pas de bourrée. Stepping into the large, open dance room at the Atlanta high school immediately brings a sense of freedom, as members of the highly skilled corps gracefully move across the floor while […]
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Job Ministries Provide Real Leads, Practical Skills, Hope
By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
Published March 5, 2009Holy Spirit’s gymnasium was almost full, but the people seated at tables, desks and in the bleachers weren’t there to see a basketball game. More than 100 had come out on a Monday night seeking job leads and inspiration from employers and recruiters speaking at the Career Ministry. They took notes, handed out resumes, and […] Full Story
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Priest Assignment
Published March 5, 2009
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following change in priest assignment. He has confirmed the recommendation of Father Pawel Bandurski, provincial of the Society of Christ, and has assigned Society of Christ Father Marek Ciesla to ministry with the Polish community of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and as parochial vicar at St. Marguerite D’Youville […]
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‘Shuttle’ Sends St. Jude Students Into Orbit
By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
Published March 5, 2009The ministries building at St. Jude the Apostle School was transformed into the abyss of space as students participated in NASA Space Camp’s “Build-A-Shuttle” program the week of Feb. 9. Students from all grades participated in the program, which brings together teachers, parents, students and representatives of NASA’s U.S. Space and Rocket Center to build […] Full Story
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Archdiocese, Mission File Suit To Block Waste Station
Published March 5, 2009
A suit has been filed by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Mission Church against Gwinnett County and Lancaster Enterprises to block a proposed solid waste operation next to the church in Norcross. On Feb. 3, Gwinnett County commissioners voted 3-2 to approve a rezoning and special use permits allowing the solid […] Full Story
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St. Patrick’s Day Events Include Lively Celebrations
Published March 5, 2009
The Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta will host a number of events held annually for St. Patrick’s Day, including a memorial Mass and wreath-laying ceremony for Father Thomas O’Reilly, a St. Patrick’s Day parade and a St. Patrick’s Day Mass. On Thursday, March 12, at 11:30 a.m., events honoring the memory of Father O’Reilly will […]
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Southern Catholic Named Faithful ‘Best Buy’
Published March 5, 2009
Southern Catholic College is one of several “faithfully” Catholic colleges that offer students cost savings compared to other Catholic institutions, according to a report from The Cardinal Newman Society. The average tuition at the society’s recommended colleges is about $3,000 less than at other Catholic colleges and about $1,000 less than the average private college, … Continue reading Southern Catholic Named Faithful ‘Best Buy’
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St. Mark To Hold Parish Mission
Published March 5, 2009
St. Mark Church will hold a parish mission from Saturday, March 14, through Monday, March 16. All are welcome to attend. Guest facilitator Father Pat Malone, a retired priest in the Wichita, Kan. diocese, has recently been working with Catholic Relief Services through its program Global Fellows. The program consists of priests, deacons and seminarians […]
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Students Bake For Ronald McDonald House
Published March 5, 2009
Kindergarteners at St. Catherine of Siena School celebrated Mardi Gras by holding their annual bake sale to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Atlanta. The youngsters worked along aside parents at home to design posters and home-baked goodies, from multi-colored Filipino rice balls and Venezuelan sugar cookies to homemade challah bread and brownies, […]
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CMLA Crowns Champs
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published March 5, 2009The Catholic Metro League of Atlanta held its “Championship Saturday,” a single elimination tournament for grades five through eight at Our Lady of the Assumption School, Atlanta, Feb. 14. The league is comprised of boys and girls teams from 14 parishes and/or regional schools, grades three through eight. The 2008-2009 season included 274 teams with […] Full Story
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Embryo Adoption, Schools Top Legislative Concerns
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 26, 2009Embryo adoption, lobbying for school vouchers and fighting a measure to require English-only tests for a driver’s license top the list of legislation the Georgia Catholic Conference is watching in the statehouse. These issues, along with others, will be discussed at the upcoming Catholic Day at the Capitol, when Catholics watch the legislative process up […] Full Story
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Mercy’s best season memorable for coach, senior son
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 26, 2009FAYETTEVILLE–A four-year tradition on the sidelines of Our Lady of Mercy’s hard court is ending. Coach Tony Caruso and his son, Rob, a team captain, wrapped up their third wining season together where the two prowled the sidelines and the basketball court. The long-time coach next year won’t have his senior son in the game. […]
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SPX Alumni Find Inspiration In Tight Job Market
By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
Published February 26, 2009Sue Clontz had run a job-networking program for years with her husband at St. Brigid Church, so she knew how to encourage others to find employment. That didn’t make it any easier when she was laid off from her job. Witold Zabinski was looking for a career change, while Mary Pat Schaaf was seeking more […] Full Story
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Cathedral Offers Lenten Concerts, Suppers, Stations
Published February 26, 2009
Throughout the ages, the Fridays of Lent have been a special time of fasting and reflection—and musicians have created some of the most extraordinary music ever written for the various observances of Lent. This year, as part of the Cathedral of Christ the King’s Lenten Suppers and Stations of the Cross series, the music department […]
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Holy Trinity Plans 100 Hours Of Prayer
Published February 26, 2009
Holy Trinity Church is trying to reach every parishioner from the youngest to the oldest with the transforming power of the love of Jesus during the Lenten season. The parish begins 100 hours of continuous prayer on Monday, March 9. “Mighty to Save 2009” is the theme for the 100 hours. The pastor, Father Michael […]
