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• New Archivist Will Build On ‘Wonderful Cornerstone’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 7, 2008

  Carolyn Denton has spiffed up the first floor rooms that hold the oldest records of the North Georgia Catholic Church. “I’ve got a good foundation to start,” she said. “Wonderful cornerstone.” The archives for the archdiocesan Catholic Church include letters, memoranda, reports, official documents, publications, photographs, audio and videotapes, architectural drawings and artifacts. These are […] Full Story

• 20 Men Will Be Ordained Permanent Deacons

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 7, 2008

  There will soon be more permanent deacons serving Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta than there are priests. Twenty men will join the ranks of ministers of charity, as deacons are called, on Friday, Feb. 8, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. The ordination Mass begins at 7 p.m. The increasing number of deacons […]

• Second-Year Principal Passionate For Catholic Education

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published February 7, 2008

  Our Lady of Mercy High School Principal Danny Dorsel appreciates the difference between receiving an education and receiving a Catholic education. “I don’t love education,” he said, “I love Catholic education. If I weren’t in a Catholic school it wouldn’t be the same.” Dorsel and Father Jimmy Adams, who was named OLM chaplain in June […]

• At Funeral, Murdered Businesswoman Mourned

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 7, 2008

  Family, friends and members of the business community crowded St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Alpharetta on Wednesday, Jan. 30, to say goodbye to beloved Lydia Alvarado. Alvarado worshipped at Marietta’s St. Ann Church, but with the large number of people paying respects, her family moved the funeral to the larger church. “She packed the church. […] Full Story

• Pinecrest Boys Avenge Only Regional Loss

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 7, 2008

  Published: February 7, 2008 CUMMING—The Pinecrest Academy boys went to Fairburn Friday, Feb. 1, and took care of business with an 80-40 victory over Arlington Christian School. Pinecrest was led by senior guard Brian Guhde’s 19 points. Guhde shot a blistering 71 percent from 3-point range and 63 percent overall from the field. Guard Mike […]

• Holy Spirit Boys End Seven-Game Slide

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 7, 2008

  The Holy Spirit Preparatory girls played The Heritage School pretty tough, but they lost a close one 26-21. Holy Spirit struggled with their free throw shooting, hitting only 44 percent from the line. Sophomore guard Alexander Richards led Holy Spirit with 8 points. The Holy Spirit girls fall to 1-11 in the region and 4-17 […]

• Marist School Ends Blessed Trinity’s Streak

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 7, 2008

  Two teams lost their chance at a perfect season last weekend—high school basketball’s Blessed Trinity Titans and professional football’s New England Patriots. On the eve of Super Bowl XLII, Saturday, Feb. 2, Marist School ended Blessed Trinity’s 22-0 winning streak with a 61-55 victory on the War Eagles’ court. It was Blessed Trinity’s first loss […]

• Our Lady of Mercy Splits Games With Greenforest

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 7, 2008

  The Lady Bobcats of Our Lady of Mercy High School gave their five seniors a victorious sendoff on senior night, Friday, Feb. 1, as they defeated Greenforest Christian High School of Decatur 44-25. Our Lady of Mercy’s trapping defense led to a number of first half turnovers by Greenforest. Mercy took a 17-point lead into […]

• Msgr. Dan O’Connor To Lead St. Peter Chanel Mission

  Published February 7, 2008

  St. Peter Chanel Church will hold a Lenten mission on Monday to Thursday, Feb. 11-14, led by Msgr. Dan O’Connor. The theme of the mission is “Lent: With Christ in the Desert.” Msgr. O’Connor, who is retired from active ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will speak at all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. […]

• Athens 5K To Benefit Local Community

  Published February 7, 2008

  In 1978, Vince Dooley was still two years away from leading the Georgia Bulldogs to a football national championship, there was a peanut farmer in the White House, and bellbottom jeans were in style. It was also the year the University of Georgia’s Catholic Center held its first Human Race. The annual fundraising event helps […] Full Story

• Literate Students Spell ‘Success’ In Annual Bee

  Published February 7, 2008

  Spell “impressive.” That was certainly what the competition was on Tuesday, Jan. 29, as 19 students, each representing one of the Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese, competed in the annual archdiocesan spelling bee. The contest is held each year during Catholic Schools Week at the site of the previous year’s champion. This year St. […]

• Banquet Honors Catholic School Teachers

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published February 7, 2008

  Catholic Schools Week traditionally gives a lot of attention to students, but the celebration would not be complete without honoring the educators who help them on their way. On Feb. 2, the weeklong celebration in the archdiocese appropriately concluded with the first Archbishop’s Banquet for Catholic Education, a ceremony recognizing the teachers, faculty and staff […]

• 35-Year Abortion Debate Has Crossed Generations

  

  By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
  Published January 31, 2008

  They have been coming to the memorial service and silent march for the unborn since they were toddlers, standing at the Georgia Capitol steps every Jan. 22 to mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, then walking silently for blocks with their parents, as abortion advocates lined the streets and yelled epithets at them. When […] Full Story

• Roman Army Reenactment Enlivens Ancient History

  

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published January 31, 2008

  Students studying Latin at St. Pius X High School received a living history lesson Jan. 11 from first-century Roman soldiers brought to life by Legio XI, a Georgia-based reenactment group. Three soldiers, dressed as a centurion, a legionary and an auxiliary infantryman, took the stage in the Monsignor Terry W. Young Center to explain their […]

• Eagle Scout Project Yields New Youth Center

  Published January 31, 2008

  The task for Nick Davis was simple. Find something with the greatest need and make it better. And it turned out, he found the greatest need was in the basement of his parish, Good Samaritan Church in Ellijay. Davis, who just turned 18, rounded up members of the church youth group and turned a storage […]

• Winning Streak Continues For Blessed Trinity Boys

  Published January 31, 2008

  With a 68-59 victory over North Atlanta High School, Friday, Jan. 25, and a 58-38 victory over Therrell High School, Saturday, Jan. 26, the Blessed Trinity High School boys have achieved an overall record of 20-0 on the season. Blessed Trinity senior forward Ryan Aquino averaged 26 points over the two games. With his 15 […]

• Holy Spirit Teams Try To Turn Things Around

  Published January 31, 2008

  The Holy Spirit Preparatory girls are currently on a five-game slide after a 58-50 loss to Furtah Preparatory School, Friday, Jan. 25. Holy Spirit ran into foul trouble late in the game and victory slipped through their hands. Holy Spirit was led by sophomores Colleen Pelletier with 17 points and Alexander Richards with 10 points. […]

• AACCW Recognition Day Set For Feb. 16

  Published January 31, 2008

  The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold its annual Recognition Day Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be the principal celebrant of the Mass, which will be concelebrated with Father Paul Berny, who is the spiritual moderator for the […]

• Persevering Crowd Jams Shrine For Jan. 22 Mass

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 31, 2008

  As churchgoers sang a mournful prayer, a line of youngsters, students in school letter jackets, dads holding the hands of shy toddlers, pregnant moms—some 35 people—marched up the center aisle holding white roses representing the 35 years since abortion was legalized in the United States. Among them was Chantel Chandonia, 9, as her father, Ron, […] Full Story

• Youth Community Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  By STEPHEN O’KANE, Staff Writer
  Published January 24, 2008

  More than 400 people gathered together on Sunday, Jan. 20, for a special celebration of the life and message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event, which was attended by children, parents, young adults and Catholic school principals, as well as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, used prayer, song and dance to honor the civil […]