Georgia
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Emory Hosts O’Connor Events Sept. 25-26
Published September 20, 2007
Emory University’s collection of letters by beloved Georgia author Flannery O’Connor unsealed in May will be opened Sept. 22 for the first public exhibition at Emory’s Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library (MARBL). To kick off the exhibition opening, Atlanta actress Brenda Bynum will reprise her popular reading from O’Connor’s letters to Atlantan Betty Hester […] Full Story
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Philosophy Course On Augustine, Aquinas Offered
Published September 20, 2007
A six-week course on the Christian philosophies of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas will be taught by Dr. Richard Parry this fall as part of Evening at Emory, a lifelong learning program. The course will be taught on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. from Oct. 9 through Nov. 13. The primary readings of […]
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Aquinas Center Of Theology Moves To Emory Briarcliff Campus
Published September 20, 2007
After 20 years at Turner Village on Clifton Road, the Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University has moved to a new home on the Briarcliff Campus of Emory University in August. The new mailing address of the Aquinas Center is Emory Briarcliff Campus, 1256 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, GA 30306. The phone number remains (404) […] Full Story
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Anniversary Fest Combines Korean Culture, Faith
Published September 20, 2007
Thirty years ago, a group of some 20 Korean Catholics in Atlanta started to worship together. The community, which now includes over 2,000 parishioners, celebrated the work done by those pioneers on Sunday, Sept. 16, with Mass, confirmation of teens and adults and an overflowing feast of food. “It was very joyous for all of […] Full Story
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School Celebrates Saint’s Day, Grandparents
Published September 20, 2007
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory recently visited St. Peter Claver Regional School to celebrate Mass in honor of the school’s patron saint. Grandparents of St. Peter Claver students were the special guests at the Sept. 12 Mass and reception with the archbishop. Some 50 grandparents stayed to attend classes with their students and also joined them […] Full Story
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Two Catholic High Schools Start Season 2-0
Published September 20, 2007
With a 40-0 victory over Therrell High School, Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, remains one of two undefeated Catholic schools in week three of the season. Junior running back Sam Burkhalter led the offense with 106 yards rushing on 13 carries and three touchdowns. Senior linebackers Zach Hegetschweiler, who had eight tackles and one interception, […] Full Story
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Lady Titans Tame Wildcats On The Diamond
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published September 20, 2007The Blessed Trinity High School girls softball team extended their win streak to four games after beating Dunwoody High School 7-2 Sept. 11. The Blessed Trinity Titans remain undefeated at home. Dunwoody scored first and after trailing the Wildcats by a run, Blessed Trinity tied the game up 2-2 in the bottom of the fourth. […] Full Story
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‘Lights, Camera, Reflection!’ Atlanta’s Catholics Contribute To U.S. Bishops’ National Web Site
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published September 20, 2007Darby Ashe nervously swallowed and looked into the camera. Smoothing the wrinkles of her black and white German dirndl, the fourth-grader anxiously looked to her principal, Karen Vogtner of St. John the Evangelist School, for reassurance after flubbing the first lines of the prayer. “Remember what I told you, Darby. Just picture Mary there and […] Full Story
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Retrouvaille Ministry To Hurting Marriages To Meet In Atlanta
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 13, 2007The Southeast Retrouvaille communities will host the 2007 Retrouvaille International Council Meeting Sept. 28-30 at the Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel. The meeting, which will include workshops for couples and priests, is open to anyone who has attended Retrouvaille, a program to help couples heal and renew their marriages. “It’s like we’re going to meet a […] Full Story
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Oct. 6 Festival To Benefit Amigos’ Work In Nicaragua
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007Popular Christian folk/pop band Caedmon’s Call will headline the Oct. 6 Amigos for Christ music festival, which will benefit the nonprofit organization’s missionary work for the poor of Nicaragua. The event will be held at the Suwanee Town Center Park and Amphitheatre from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Along with sponsors Bryce Homes, Longhorn Steakhouse and Christian […] Full Story
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‘New Tradition’ Blesses School Year, Marks Anniversaries
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007Beginning what leaders hope is a new tradition in the archdiocese, faculty and staff from archdiocesan Catholic schools gathered Sept. 4 for an employee recognition Mass and day of in-service at St. Pius X High School. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the Mass, during which faculty and staff members from the schools were recognized for […] Full Story
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For Some, School Year Starts With New Leadership
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007As Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta began classes for the 2007-2008 school year, many did so under the guidance of new principals. New principals for Catholic schools include: Donavan Yarnall, St. Joseph School, Athens; Sister Mary Jacinta, OP, St. Catherine of Siena School, Kennesaw; Terry Collis, St. Thomas More School, Decatur; and Tricia […] Full Story
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Home-Schoolers Form ‘Vibrant’ Local Community
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special To The Bulletin
Published September 13, 2007Annette Hew discovered the world of home-schooling 16 years ago when she realized that the public school system could not meet the needs of her oldest son who had a severe learning disability. After a short time Hew discovered that home-schooling wasn’t just about learning at home. “It’s a way of life,” she explained. “Learning […] Full Story
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‘Golly Gee Kid’ Gives Back To God Through Music
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007Rich Dittus dreams of one day being a successful Catholic recording artist and is willing to do almost anything to make those dreams come true—except self-promotion. “I’ve just never been very good at that,” he says, with a shake of his head and a humble shrug of his shoulders. Dittus is 21. The graduate of […]
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Holy Spirit Preparatory Wins Home Opener
Published September 13, 2007
Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta, marked its first home game of the 2007 season with a 20-6 victory over Griffin Christian Academy Sept. 7 at the Life University field, Marietta. Holy Spirit jumped out to a 6-0 lead on a one-yard plunge by senior running back Joe Maranville, who had 15 carries for 77 yards. […] Full Story
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Rosary Rally Will Offer Prayer For Sisters
Published September 13, 2007
The 36th annual Archdiocesan Rosary Rally will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue will be the principal celebrant. This year the Rosary Rally prayers will be offered for the living and deceased women Religious of the archdiocese, in keeping with the theme, “Mary, Mother of […] Full Story
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St. Jude’s To Host Workshops
Published September 13, 2007
Parish staff members from throughout the state of Georgia are invited to attend a day of workshops at St. Jude the Apostle Church on Thursday, Sept. 27. Admission to the workshops is free. Sponsored by a national religious publishing organization, the J.S. Paluch Company, workshops on a variety of topics will be offered for church […] Full Story
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Circus Arrives At St. Jude School
Published September 13, 2007
Circus of the Kids, a learning program used in schools across the United States that enhances learning with mastery of the circus arts, will be on center stage for several upcoming performances at St. Jude the Apostle School. Show times for this student-performed circus are Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20-21, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. […] Full Story
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Local Groups Set To Aid In Overseas Storm Recovery
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 13, 2007Local advocates for the poor in hurricane-ravaged Central America and the Caribbean are gearing up for recovery efforts as the communities dig out from storm wreckage. The Missionaries of the Poor order hopes to provide safe housing for 1,000 families with sturdy but inexpensive homes. An international monastic order of brothers started by Father Richard […] Full Story
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Annual Appeal Poster Wins International Award
Published September 6, 2007
A poster promoting the 2007 archdiocesan Annual Appeal has been recognized with the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s Award for Excellence for materials in the category of Annual Appeal Poster. The poster, which is centered around the theme “We Are the Hands of Christ,” based on the prayer of St. Teresa of Avila, was designed by […] Full Story