Georgia
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Marist, St. Pius X Finish As State Volleyball Runners-up
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 6, 2008In the Oct. 30 state volleyball semifinals that pitted Marist School against Sprayberry High School, Marietta, and St. Pius X High School against Creekview High School, Canton, both Marist and St. Pius were victorious. Marist defeated Sprayberry 3-1, winning the first game 25-11. Sprayberry won the second game 25-14, and Marist won the next two […]
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Pinecrest Defeats Rival Holy Spirit Prep
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 6, 2008It might have been Halloween night, but Pinecrest Academy was not scared to face Holy Spirit Preparatory on the road and was treated to a 42-25 victory, Oct. 31. Holy Spirit scored first to make it 7-0, but Pinecrest came back with two touchdowns of its own to go up 14-7. Pinecrest led at halftime 21-13. […]
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Archbishop Addresses Marist Class
Published November 6, 2008
Archbishop Gregory spoke to students in Marist Father Joel Konzen’s leadership seminar on Oct. 21, answering their questions about his role models, leadership qualities and opinions on the upcoming election. “The primary issue has to be the respect for life,” he said in regard to voting. During the class, he recalled growing up during the […]
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Marietta Parish Celebrates 31 Years With Mass, Awards
Published November 6, 2008
Transfiguration Church began its 31st anniversary celebration Saturday, Sept. 27, with 5 p.m. Mass. After the liturgy, more than 200 guests attended the Blue & Silver Ball, and pastor Msgr. Pat Bishop presented the annual parish awards followed by a champagne toast, anniversary cake and a gathering around the chocolate fountains. Among those receiving awards […]
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Church’s Funeral Rites Reflect Heart Of Catholic Faith
Published November 6, 2008
Jesus Christ, Son of God and son of man, revealed himself to us through his life, death and the resurrection and ascension of his body. In turn, he reveals to us our nature and affords us claim to life everlasting. In few ways is this discovery and the required faith amid mystery made as poignant […]
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Deacon Bill Lyday, ‘Servant To The Church,’ Dies
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 30, 2008A former archdiocesan leader and long-time deacon passed away last week. Deacon Bill Lyday died on Oct. 23 after a brief illness. He was 78. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Marietta, five daughters and one son. He had 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Deacon Lyday served the church in many roles, as […]
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52nd Annual Luncheon Raises Money For Cancer Home
By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
Published October 30, 2008Donning fancy hats and their best Sunday clothes, a group of teenage girls from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Carrollton, attended the 52nd annual Auxiliary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the first time. They represented a new wave of young attendees to the […]
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Holy Redeemer School Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence
Published October 30, 2008
Holy Redeemer School kicked off a year-long commemoration of the school’s 10th anniversary with a Mass celebrated by the archdiocesan vicar general, Msgr. Joseph Corbett, on Friday, Sept. 5. The Mass was concelebrated by Msgr. Paul Reynolds, pastor of nearby St. Brigid Church, and the two priests were assisted by Deacon Leo Gahafer. As a […]
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Christ The King Class Celebrates 50-Year Reunion
Published October 30, 2008
Members of the final graduating class of Christ the King High School, the class of 1958, reunited Sept. 17 with a 4 p.m. Mass followed by a tour and dinner at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Father Tim Hepburn, son of alumna Alice Keiley Hepburn, celebrated the Mass. Christ the King High School was […] Full Story
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Marist, St. Pius Volleyball Teams Advance To Final Four
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 30, 2008St. Pius X High School has reached the Class 1-AAA state semifinals after winning Oct. 25 sectional games over Northside, Columbus; Mary Persons; and Ringgold 3-0. In Pius’ three matches, the team was led by senior outside hitter Ellen Marsau with 24 kills. Freshman middle blocker Alex Bidgood also added 18 kills. Senior setter Hannah […]
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Marist Captures First State Softball Title
Published October 30, 2008
Marist captured its first state championship in softball with a 2-0 victory over Whitewater High School of Fayetteville Oct. 25. In a real defensive battle, Marist pitcher Lori Spingola pitched a one hitter as her teammates provided solid defense behind her. Offensively, senior second baseman Dana Middleton got things started by doubling to left field, […]
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Pius Stretches Record To Eight Straight
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published October 30, 2008St. Pius X High School has surpassed the 7-0 seasons of 2004 and 2006 after a 28-7 victory over Grady High School Oct. 24. The win marks the first time since 1967 that the football program has experienced an 8-0 start. With this victory Pius also clinched the Region 5-AAA Sub Region B Championship and […]
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Priest Assignments
Published October 30, 2008
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following changes in priest assignment. Father Mansueto Palang has been assigned as administrator of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Alpharetta, effective Oct. 16. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Father Scott Reilly, territorial director of the Legionaries of Christ, and has assigned Father Kevin Baldwin, LC, to assist […] Full Story
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Refugees Are ‘Valued People’ After Resettling Here
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 30, 2008Nicholas Laepi huddled in the jungle under a plastic-roofed tent for shelter, living as a refugee. A trip to obtain medicine for his family from an insurgent army had put him in the crosshairs of the Myanmar military. Facing forced army service, he fled. The journey by bus, on foot, by boat took him nearly […] Full Story
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Tax Credit Will Boost Catholic School Scholarships
By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 30, 2008Georgians who want to contribute to faith-based or private education now have a new state tax credit option. And families who might not have previously qualified for financial aid for these schools now have another source to draw from to help finance their children’s education. The Georgia Private School Tax Credit law, originally known as […] Full Story
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Alex W. Smith III Dies; Served Archdiocese, Schools
Published October 27, 2008
Alexander Wyly Smith III, a well-known attorney, Atlanta civic leader and philanthropist, died Nov. 19 after a long illness. He was 85. Smith was deeply beloved by his many friends and large family. He was born June 9, 1923, the only son of Laura Payne Smith and Alex W. Smith Jr., also a prominent Atlanta […]
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Sentimental Musicale Offers 1940s Tunes
Published October 23, 2008
Music lovers can take a step back in time to relive the 1940s in a musical revue that captures a bygone era. The Henry Singers are back by popular demand for an encore performance of their nostalgic 1940’s show, “Sentimental Journey: A World World II Musical Revue.” The show will be presented on Saturday, Nov. […]
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Town Hall Meetings Set On Catholic School Surveys
Published October 23, 2008
Earlier this year, the Catholic University of America conducted on-line surveys to assist the Archdiocese of Atlanta with a strategic plan for its Catholic schools. Consultative meetings have been scheduled in five locations throughout the archdiocese to present the results of the data that the university has been analyzing. Town hall meetings, scheduled from 7 […]
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Prison Ministry Changes Those ‘Most Marginalized’
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published October 23, 2008Jesus told his disciples: “‘For I was … in prison and you visited me.’” Matthew 25:36 leaves little room for confusion about Jesus’ expectations of serving the imprisoned. The Archdiocese of Atlanta is fortunate to have committed Catholics, as well as Christians from other denominations, perform this act of mercy throughout North Georgia as they […]
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Merton Scholars Mark 40 Years Since Monk’s Death
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 23, 2008One of the most important Catholic writers in the 20th century, Thomas Merton’s insights about life and God attract as much attention after his death as they did when he was alive. A conference and art exhibit focused on Merton’s works will be presented at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Atlanta, to mark 40 years […]
