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• Marist Father Rich Egan Remembered With Love

  By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
  Published January 24, 2008

  He was a loving brother, a good friend and a devout Marist priest, who knew his order’s charisms, inside and out, and was passionate about carrying out the Society of Mary’s mission with its spirit of humility, love of God and ardent love of neighbor. His good humor, generous spirit and quick wit often brought […]

• Superintendent Of Schools Looks Forward To 2008

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

  Diane Starkovich, superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, recently spoke with The Georgia Bulletin to share her ideas and plans for Catholic schools in 2008—and the future looks bright. Starkovich, who has more than 25 years of experience in education, both as a teacher and a principal, came to Atlanta in 2006 to […]

• What Non-Catholics Like About Catholic Schools

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published January 24, 2008

  Recommendations from other parents and a long-standing reputation as effective educators who also address a student’s moral development are key reasons why non-Catholic parents choose Catholic schools for their children. Jamal Burt, who is Christian but not Catholic, is both a teacher and the parent of a student at St. Peter Claver School in Decatur. […]

• Catholic School Experience Sticks With Graduates

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

  During Catholic Schools Week, graduates of those schools throughout the Atlanta area are thanking parents for the sacrifices they endured to send their children to a Catholic school. For many, the experience of attending an institution focused on building faith and providing quality education continues to stay with them. “I had a great experience attending […]

• Hundreds Attend King Mass, Despite Snow, Ice

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 24, 2008

  Hundreds of people filled the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, braving Saturday’s freezing temperatures and snow showers to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and his commitment to helping the poor. The annual Mass was held Jan. 19. “I couldn’t stay home. It’s become a part of me,” said Chevonne Brawner, who attends St. John […] Full Story

• Wise Men Visit Cartersville

  Published January 17, 2008

  Each year the members of St. Francis of Assisi Church observe the feast of the Epiphany with the arrival of three wise men and their caravan. This year’s Epiphany, which was celebrated Sunday, Jan. 6, included a caravan of “wise” volunteers from the parish family, as well as camels, sheep and doves provided by the […] Full Story

• Kathy MacInnis, Magnificat Leader, To Speak Feb. 9

  Published January 17, 2008

  A morning of prayer and friendship for women will be hosted by the Atlanta Joyful Visitation chapter of Magnificat on Saturday, Feb. 9, as the Magnificat breakfast is held from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All women are invited. The breakfast speaker will be Kathy MacInnis, who serves as an associate member of the Magnificat central service […]

• Marist School President, Father Richmond Egan, Dies

  Published January 17, 2008

  Marist Father Richmond J. Egan, who, as a leader at Atlanta’s Marist School, reached out to students from modest backgrounds and grew its campus in northeast Atlanta, died Saturday, Jan. 12, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital. He was 67. The cause was a result of an embolism he suffered Jan. 2, said a statement from the […]

• St. Pius Knitters Wrap Young Patients In Love

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published January 17, 2008

  Ana Pariselli’s own bout with cancer has led her to create “Afghans for Angels,” a blanket ministry for children tackling the illness. Family members as well as colleagues and friends from the St. Pius X High School community bolster her efforts. “I am an ovarian cancer survivor,” said Pariselli, who was diagnosed March 21, 2003, […]

• ‘Sincere Heart’ Should Guide Decision On Family Size

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published January 17, 2008

  Few things are as life changing as the arrival of a first child: the equipment involved, the middle-of-the-night wake-up calls, the Friday night dates with baby in tow—or with baby at home. Even given these demands, parents are quick to say they would never return to life before their offspring arrived on the scene and […]

• Reversing Sterilization, Couple Rejoices In Youngest Son

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
  Published January 17, 2008

  Etched into David Hanson’s memory is the image of his wife, Catherine, having just delivered their sixth child by emergency C-section, being wheeled on a gurney away from the Catholic hospital in the state where they then lived to a nearby clinic that offered the sterilization procedure of a tubal ligation. “It’s shocking to think […]

• Filipino Community To Celebrate Annual Fiesta

  Published January 17, 2008

  This Sunday, Jan. 20, the Filipino community in the Atlanta area will celebrate the 16th annual Santo Niño Sinulog at Corpus Christi Church. The event, which will be held in the church’s gym, begins at 2 p.m. with a Mass concelebrated by Father Diosmar Natad and Father Chito Palang. Also planned for the celebration is […]

• Dr. Sotomayor To Address Catholic Physicians’ Guild

  Published January 17, 2008

  The Atlanta Guild of the Catholic Medical Association will hold its annual educational program and banquet at Saint Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 2. The evening will begin with Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue celebrating the vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. in the chapel of the hospital. Father Dominic Pham, a member of the Legionaries of […]

• Pinecrest Girls, Boys Defeat Heritage

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 17, 2008

  The Pinecrest Academy girls remain perfect in region play as they defeated The Heritage School 48-38 on the road. Seniors Christi Cassandra and Annelise Nevarez led the scoring attack with 13 and 12 points, respectively. Freshman guard Margaret Cassandra also had 11 points. Pinecrest trailed by two at the end of the first quarter, but […]

• Monsignor Donovan Girls Resume Hoops Play

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 17, 2008

  The Monsignor Donovan High School girls played their first home game of 2008, and their first region game, against Augusta’s Curtis Baptist High School, Jan. 11. Junior point guard Hannah Chapman scored 25 of the team’s points in a 60-39 loss. Center Macy Baugh also had 6 steals and 8 rebounds. Monsignor Donovan will attempt […] Full Story

• Holy Spirit Preparatory Keeps Fighting For A Win

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 17, 2008

  The Holy Spirit Preparatory girls scored a season high 45 points but came up a tad short in their 48-45 loss to Calvary Christian School, Rockmart, Jan. 11. Sophomore forward Colleen Pelletier led Holy Spirit with 17 points. On Jan. 12 they lost on the road to Mount Vernon Presbyterian School by just two points […]

• Like A CD On Repeat, Blessed Trinity Keeps Winning

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 17, 2008

  The Blessed Trinity High School boys continue to extend their record and their magical season as they defeated Therrell High School, Atlanta, 88-58. Four of the team’s players scored in double figures: forward Arris Brundidge (20 points), guard Jordan Callahan (15 points), guard Ryan LeGates (14 points) and guard Tyler Cerone (10 points). Brundidge also […]

• Marist Girls And Boys Win At St. Pius

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 17, 2008

  The Marist School girls went to St. Pius X High School’s gymnasium, Jan. 11, and came away with a 57-47 victory. For the first time in more than six years Marist has swept St. Pius in the regular season. Back on Dec. 8 they defeated St. Pius 40-25 on their home court. Marist broke out […]

• Catholic Schools ‘Dual’ It Out On The Mat

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 17, 2008

  ROSWELL—Marist School recaptured the championship trophy during the Jan. 8. Catholic Duals wrestling tournament at Blessed Trinity High School. This is the sixth year of the wrestling tournament that brings the teams of Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, Marist School, Atlanta, Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fairburn, and St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, […] Full Story

• Catholic Conference Hosts Feb. 5 Day At Capitol

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 17, 2008

  Catholics from across the state are being encouraged to make their voices heard in the current legislative session, even as the bishops of Georgia and their representatives focus on key initiatives—opposing more frequent use of the death penalty and supporting the funding of a state umbilical cord blood bank. At the same time, Georgia’s two […]