Georgia
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Pro-Life Masses, Speakers, Teen Lock-In Planned
Published January 4, 2007
The Atlanta Archdiocese will sponsor a variety of pro-life events in January, culminating with the Mass for the Unborn on Monday, Jan. 22, at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and priests of the archdiocese will concelebrate the Mass at 10 a.m. on the 34th anniversary of the legalization of abortion […] Full Story
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Woodstock Parish Hosts Christmas Lunch For Seniors
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published December 21, 2006The parish of St. Michael the Archangel hosted its seventh annual Christmas luncheon for seniors. Nearly 250 seniors, who included family members of parishioners and guests from area assisted living and nursing homes, were the honored guests. Set with china and professionally decorated, each table had a different Christmas theme. Father Larry Niese, pastor, welcomed […] Full Story
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Karen Vogtner Chosen NCEA ‘Distinguished Principal’
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published December 21, 2006As she watched her students perform in their annual Christmas program, St. John the Evangelist principal Karen Vogtner had no idea a surprise awaited her. But the superintendent of Catholic schools, Diane Starkovich, had been keeping the secret for over a week and was “about to burst” before she announced the news Dec. 15. The […] Full Story
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Men, Women Religious Crucial In Establishing Church
By SUZANNE HAUGH, Staff Writer
Published December 21, 2006To better appreciate the vibrancy of the Atlanta Archdiocese today one must go back in history to times such as 1820 when the sparse Catholic population in both Georgia and the Carolinas numbered only 1,000. The church regarded Georgia and the surrounding states as mission country well into the middle of the 1900s. Religious communities […] Full Story
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John Berry Named Director Of Atlanta SVdP Council
Published December 21, 2006
John A. Berry has been named executive director of the Atlanta Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In his new position, Berry is the Council’s senior staff member and reports directly to the Council president and board of directors. His responsibilities include supervising the Council’s daily operations and 20 staff members. Berry has […] Full Story
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Service Projects ‘Make The Grade’ At Atlanta School
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published December 21, 2006At St. Jude the Apostle School, students of all ages learn to give back to their community. Each grade participates in a specific service project throughout the year, giving students a head start on making a difference in their world. The kindergarten class at St. Jude organizes an annual toy drive benefiting the Sullivan Center, […] Full Story
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Marist Suffers Loss In State Title Game
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published December 21, 2006When the War Eagles of Marist School, Atlanta, took the football field against the Eagles of Northside Warner Robins, you knew feathers would be flying. However, when the feathers settled it was Northside who soared higher, defeating Marist 30-6 in the Dec. 15 championship game, thereby winning the school’s first state championship. Marist, which had […] Full Story
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Our Lady Of Mercy Players Honored
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published December 21, 2006In a meeting of Region 5, Class A coaches Dec. 7 several football players from Our Lady of Mercy High School, Fairburn, received post-season honors. Named to the All Region First Team were William Pearl, sophomore quarterback; Ryan Bowman, senior offensive lineman; and Will Simmons, junior linebacker. Given All Region honorable mention recognition were Brett […] Full Story
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St. Pius X To Hold Christmas Tournament
Published December 21, 2006
St. Pius X High School will hold its seventh annual “Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament” Dec. 27 to 29 with eight boys and eight girls varsity basketball teams from around the country participating. Boys teams participating in this year’s tournament are: St. Pius X High School, Atlanta; Brother Martin High School, New Orleans; Archbishop Alter High […] Full Story
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Tribunal Hosts Training For Annulment Case Sponsors
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Staff Writer
Published December 21, 2006Nearly 200 case sponsors who work in parishes for the archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal gathered at Holy Cross Church on Dec. 1 and 2 in order to learn about changes being made in how cases are being started for the marriage annulment process. Four canon lawyers from the Tribunal spoke at the event. Judicial vicar Father […] Full Story
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Concluding Jubilee Mass Celebrates Christ’s Kingship
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Staff Writer
Published December 21, 2006The final event commemorating the jubilee of the Archdiocese of Atlanta was celebrated on Thanksgiving weekend, appropriately, on the feast of Christ the King. The bishops of Charleston, S.C., and Charlotte, N.C., Bishop Robert J. Baker and Bishop Peter J. Jugis, respectively, joined Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory and Archbishop-emeritus John F. Donoghue on Sunday, Nov. […] Full Story
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Father Matthew Linn To Lead Healing Retreat
Published December 14, 2006
Father Matthew Linn, a Jesuit priest specializing in the ministry of healing, will lead a healing retreat at St. Pius X Church on Friday, Jan. 5, and Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. The retreat’s themes are “Healing Life’s Transitions” for the Friday session and “Don’t Forgive Too Soon” for the Saturday session. The themes are based […] Full Story
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Archbishop ‘Preaches To The Choir’ At St. Cecilia Mass
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published December 14, 2006Harmonious melodies hung in breaths of praise at the Cathedral of Christ the King as music ministers from across the archdiocese gathered together Nov. 27. To commemorate the patron saint of musicians, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the Mass of St. Cecilia five days after her feast day of Nov. 22. Previously, the archdiocesan choir […] Full Story
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Father Pat Mulhern Remembered As Christ-like Priest
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
Published December 14, 2006Father Patrick F. Mulhern was “a man of exquisite understatement who invited people to do great things with very few words,” said Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. “He invited rather than coerced. He suggested rather than commanded. He proposed rather than required. … That was the way Jesus taught.” Preaching at the funeral Mass for Father […] Full Story
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New Jubilee Book Offers Historical View Of Archdiocese
By ERIKA ANDERSON, Staff Writer
Published December 14, 2006Catholics craving an in-depth history of their faith in the South will now have a chance to purchase a keepsake book that will give a detailed insight into the early Catholics in Georgia. Archdiocesan archivist John Hanley wrote and edited the book, “The History of the Archdiocese of Atlanta,” which has been published by Editions […] Full Story
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Friends Reflect On A Beloved Deacon
By DEACON LARRY CASEY, Special To The Bulletin
Published December 14, 2006The faithful of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Blairsville were deeply saddened by the loss of their friend and spiritual leader, Deacon William Diehl, who died Aug. 11, following a painful battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Marie, son Robert, daughter Kelly and granddaughter Kasey. Deacon Bill was a professed member […] Full Story
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Pius’ Season Ends; Marist Will Play For State Title
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published December 14, 2006There’s a line in the 2000 movie “Remember the Titans” when the assistant coach Bill Yoast says, “You make sure they remember, forever, the night they played the Titans!” Well, the same can be said for St. Pius X High School, Atlanta. Even though they lost to Northside Warner Robins High School in their first […] Full Story
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Retreat For Dads Offered At Blessed Trinity Feb. 3
Published December 14, 2006
Fathers and grandfathers of past, present and future Marist School, Atlanta, and Blessed Trinity High School students are invited to attend a Dads Retreat with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Blessed Trinity. In addition to Mass and discussions led by Archbishop Gregory, the day will also include […] Full Story
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St. Pius To Hold Event For Fathers
Published December 14, 2006
The 16th annual Dad’s Morning of Recollection will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, at St. Pius X High School, 2674 Johnson Road, NE. Msgr. Richard Lopez, a well-known speaker and religion teacher at St. Pius, will lead the event, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. with Mass, followed by doughnuts and coffee. There will then […] Full Story
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Roswell Parish To Host Catholic Author, Television Host
Published December 14, 2006
Best-selling Catholic author and television personality Patrick Madrid will lead “Surprised by the Truth,” an apologetics and Bible conference Jan. 26 and 27, 2007, at St. Peter Chanel Church. Madrid, the author of 12 books, including “Surprised by the Truth,” “Does the Bible Really Say That?” and “Search and Rescue,” is also the editor of […] Full Story