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• #iGiveCatholic opportunity to support mission of local church

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2021

  #iGiveCatholic is an online giving day that brings the Catholic community together to financially support parishes, schools and ministries. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia coordinates the program locally.

• Festivals celebrate the season

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2021

  Check out seasonal festivals at churches and schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Remembering Deacon Cecil Romaine Reimer

  Published October 26, 2021

  Deacon Cecil Romaine (Cece) Reimer, who served at Holy Cross Church for 30 years, died Oct. 11. He was 93 years old.

• The Ignatian Year

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published October 18, 2021

  Jesuits worldwide are observing the Ignatian year, which began in May and marks the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion after being wounded in battle.

• Hundreds pray in presence of Padre Pio relics

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published October 14, 2021

  Throughout the day on Sept. 30, 1,200 people came to venerate the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) at Holy Spirit Church.

• Annual Memorial Mass for clergy November 2

  

  Published October 14, 2021

  Catholics are encouraged to remember deceased priests and deacons in prayer at an annual Mass at Arlington Memorial Park.

• Notre Dame grad students strengthen ministries of local church

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 14, 2021

  The Echo Program provides an opportunity for students earning a master’s degree in theology at the University of Notre Dame to serve at a parish or school for two years in one of nearly 20 dioceses. For the first time ,the Archdiocese of Atlanta is partnering with the program.

• Young artist honors Mother of God in her works

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 14, 2021

  With October set aside for believers as the month of the Holy Rosary, a young artist poured her faith and devotion to St. Mary into her work. An oversized rosary is the centerpiece of Elisa Jiménez’s extended project, dedicated to the Blessed Mother. The collection also includes several canvas works.

• Mass raises awareness for domestic violence

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 14, 2021

  A Mass for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary for Domestic Violence Awareness Month was Oct. 7. Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III celebrated the Mass.

• St. Mary’s Academy moves toward 2022 opening

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published October 5, 2021

  “Magnify the Lord” will be the motto of St. Mary’s Academy, the new consolidated school on the southside of Atlanta. The motto will serve as encouragement to school community members to exemplify the Lord in their lives and actions.

• Cristo Rey Flames edge out Notre Dame Irish for senior night win

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 1, 2021

  Volleyball players at Notre Dame Academy and Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School challenged each other in a closely fought game between the two developing programs. The Cristo Rey Flames claimed victory after five sets.

• Parish Milestones: Corpus Christi Church celebrates 50 years

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 30, 2021

  Hundreds gathered in mid-September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain. One of the most diverse parishes in the archdiocese, its parishioners represent more than 40 countries and four continents.

• Korean Catholic roots deepen with new Duluth parish

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 30, 2021

  St. Andrew Kim Korean Church is Atlanta’s newest parish after being elevated from mission status. The community celebrated its 10th anniversary at a Sept. 19 Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Hartmayer.

• Catholic Foundation donors honored at annual Deo Gratias Mass

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 29, 2021

  The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia hosted a virtual Mass and celebration on Sept. 18 at Mary Our Queen Church in Peachtree Corners. This annual event honors and celebrates members of the Founders Society and Deo Gratias Society.

• Messengers of Hope: La Salettes celebrate 175 years since apparition that launched order 

  

  By SUSYN AHERN, Special to the Bulletin
  Published September 20, 2021

  It was Sept. 19, 1846, that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to two children in La Salette, France. She lamented the sinful ways of mankind and gave the pair a message for the world: reconcile broken relationships with God, self and others. Today, the La Salette missionaries focus their work on the Eucharist and reconciliation.

• Youth in Mission accepting scholarship applications this fall

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 17, 2021

  Youth in Mission bridges the financial gap for teenagers and young adults with a mind to serve on mission trips. Eligible middle school, high school and college students who plan to participate in a 2022 mission trip can apply for a scholarships. The deadline is Nov. 15.

• Implementation of ‘Traditionis Custodes’ outlined

  

  By MAUREEN SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published September 17, 2021

  In a Sept. 8 memo to priests, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., outlined how the Archdiocese of Atlanta will implement Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio “Traditionis Custodes.” The Pope’s July Motu Proprio called on bishops around the world to limit the use of the pre-Vatican II Mass, citing the need for unity as the reason.

• Community steps up to aid Afghan families 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 16, 2021

  Parish communities are joining efforts, spearheaded by Catholic Charities Atlanta, to come to the aid of Afghan refugee families, who fled the Taliban takeover of their country.

• Leszynski recipient of 9/11 Flag Memorial Scholarship

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 16, 2021

  Lauren Leszynski is the recipient of the 9/11 Flag Memorial Scholarship at Blessed Trinity High School. The scholarship goes to a student selected in recognition of patriotism, love of country and personal commitment to the campus flag installation.

• Atlanta priests join Catholic Extension trip to visit migrant workers

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 16, 2021

  Two priests from the Atlanta Archdiocese, along with others from various dioceses, joined Catholic Extension for a mission immersion program traveling to the Diocese of Yakima in Washington to visit with migrant workers.