Georgia
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Haitian Catholics Mark Milestone As Community
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 29, 2007Like many Haitians, Alberta Therlonge could easily slip into a pew at any Catholic parish around Atlanta for worship. But instead, Therlonge drives 40 minutes across the city from her Cobb County home passing half a dozen other Catholic churches to pray and sing in her first language, Creole. “When I sing, it means much […] Full Story
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Love of God, Country Sounded At Ecumenical Service
By JANE WILSON, Special To The Bulletin
Published November 29, 2007It was a full house at the Temple Kol Emeth as worshippers from across the Metro Atlanta area gathered on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 20, for the third annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service. Welcomed by a troop of enthusiastic ushers and surrounded by the temple’s beautiful stained glass, attendees found the experience to be an […] Full Story
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St. Pius Falls To Rome In Second Round Of Playoffs
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 29, 2007The 2007 season ended for St. Pius X High School, Atlanta, when Rome High School edged them out 14-10, Nov. 23, eliminating the last remaining Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic school from state playoff contention. In his second start for the injured Dylan Knight, junior quarterback P.J. Standard had 43 rushing yards and 100 passing yards. […] Full Story
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Philanthropist’s Zeal For Catholic Schools Earns Prize
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published November 29, 2007Catholic education is the best vehicle for reinvigorating American culture, according to Frank Hanna, an Atlanta businessman whose formula for effective charitable giving recently earned him the 2007 William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership. “One of the most important things is to raise (children) well,” said Hanna, who has focused his resources on K-12 […] Full Story
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Multicultural Christmas CD Released, Concert Set
Published November 29, 2007
Choirs representing cultures from around the world have come together on one compilation to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. The Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Office for Black Catholic Ministry presents “Joyfully United 2007,” a multicultural CD featuring Christmas music performed by Atlanta-area singing groups. “All of them praise God in their native language and with […]
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Second-Grade Class Donates Winter Coats To SVdP
Published November 29, 2007
—Every year, thousands of men, women and children in North Georgia must bear the cold winter months without a coat to keep them warm. Maybe they are homeless and have no place to keep a coat during the summer months. Or maybe they are living on the financial edge and must make the choice between […] Full Story
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Annual Marian Candlelight Pilgrimage Set For Dec. 7
Published November 29, 2007
On Friday, Dec. 7, the vigil for the feast of the Immaculate Conception, the fourth annual Marian candlelight pilgrimage will begin at Sacred Heart Church in Atlanta with Mass at 7 p.m., followed by a 1.2 mile procession along Peachtree Street from Sacred Heart to the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. A prayer of thanksgiving […] Full Story
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Knights Sponsor First Barbeque Competition
Published November 29, 2007
On Oct. 20, Knights of Columbus Council 12905 at St. Marguerite D’Youville Church held its first barbeque competition, a family-oriented event with more than 100 visitors attending. The idea for the event, planned to be the first of many, came from Council 12905 Grand Knight Tom Bourne earlier this year in June. Without delay, a […] Full Story
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‘A Season Of Renewal:’ Monks Craft Master Plan To Sustain Community
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published November 29, 2007They were here in 1944, living one of the most ancient expressions of Catholic spirituality, when there was only one Catholic family in Rockdale County. And they are here today, 63 years later, still living that life, when the archdiocese numbers 650,000 Catholics. As Abbot Francis Michael Stiteler—who was elected from within the community—says, the […] Full Story
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Visiting The Monastery
Published November 29, 2007
An estimated 60,000 or more people visit the monastery each year. The grounds are open for walking and picnics. The church is open from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. for private prayer, daily Mass and the monks’ chanted morning, evening and nighttime prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. The Abbey Store offers homemade monastic […] Full Story
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Fall ‘Revive’ Speaks To Young Adults’ Faith
Published November 22, 2007
An image of the risen Jesus Christ, spanning several feet, served as the backdrop for Fall Revive, an event Nov. 17 for young adults that celebrated the theme, “Be Transformed.” Sponsored by YAM, the archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry, the conference encouraged hundreds in their faith through speakers, live music and eucharistic adoration. The event began […] Full Story
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Archbishop Gregory Recuperates At Home
Published November 15, 2007
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is resting comfortably at home after a “mini lap” procedure for early stage prostate cancer, the Communications Office of the archdiocese announced Nov. 9. The report included a statement from the archbishop’s doctor, Dr. Fray Marshall. “Archbishop Gregory tolerated the procedure well, and there were no unforeseen problems. He received a […] Full Story | En Español
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In Atypical Style, Marist Loses At Home To Mays
Published November 8, 2007
Marist School, Atlanta, had not lost a home game since the second game of the 2006 season, Sept. 8, 2006, a three-point loss to Tucker High School. In fact, before last Friday’s game Marist had compiled a home record of 68-3 going back to 1997. It took an overtime win to do it, but on […]
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Upcoming CCHD Collection Fights Poverty Through Grants
Published November 8, 2007
A dozen Atlanta area nonprofits with a focus on anti-poverty projects received grants in 2006 from the annual fundraising for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Thanks to donations from people in the pews, organizations like the local branch of the 9 to 5 National Association of Working Women could offer job-related workshops for low-wage […]
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Hispanic Charismatic Catholics Celebrate Renewal
Published November 8, 2007
Some 1,500 worshippers gathered to celebrate the growth of charismatic Catholic renewal in the Hispanic community for a two-day celebration in August. The event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the charismatic renewal movement in the church. Iris Tomassini, a leader in the organization, said the months of planning for the celebration were worth it to […]
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Blessed Trinity Captures State Softball Title
Published November 8, 2007
The Blessed Trinity High School softball team captured the AAA state championship at the Olympic Softball Complex in Columbus Oct. 27, defeating Sandy Creek High School 2-1. Senior Amber Hamilton led the Titans, pitching a three-hitter and driving in both of the team’s runs. Sandy Creek scored first in the second inning, pushing across one […]
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In Atypical Style, Marist Loses At Home To Mays
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published November 8, 2007Marist School, Atlanta, had not lost a home game since the second game of the 2006 season, Sept. 8, 2006, a three-point loss to Tucker High School. In fact, before last Friday’s game Marist had compiled a home record of 68-3 going back to 1997. It took an overtime win to do it, but on […]
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Archbishop ‘Recovering Well’
Published November 8, 2007
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is recovering well from surgery on Monday, Nov. 5, for early stage prostate cancer. He is walking for exercise and receiving excellent medical care. From the hospital he said, “I am grateful for the loving prayers offered on my behalf and ask for your continued prayers for healing during the next […]
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First Fall In Many Years Finds Mrs. Msezane At Home
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published November 8, 2007Upon her retirement after years in the classroom and as St. Thomas More’s principal, Gail Msezane is enjoying more time to play bridge and to knit while also jumping into her newest role of grandmother to her 1-year-old grandson, Jacob. “The first sweater I knitted him was three times too big,” she said with a […] Full Story
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Pro-Life Advocate Finds Spiritual Community
By REBECCA RAKOCZY, Special To The Bulletin
Published November 8, 2007Linda Powell was a “good, faithful Catholic” in Ohio when the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion. “I wasn’t paying much attention to what it meant,” she said. “Abortion was not on my radar screen—I was raising children, and I couldn’t fathom what it would turn into. I thought that everybody was […] Full Story