Georgia
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9/11 remembrance challenges Blessed Trinity students to lives of service
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 16, 2021Commemorating the 20 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks, retired Air Force serviceman Kevin Carpenter spoke Sept. 8 to the Blessed Trinity High School community about that tragic day, inspiring them to serve and to practice kindness.
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Catholics remember 9/11 and look toward the future
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 16, 2021The Sept. 20, 2001 issue of The Georgia Bulletin covered the local response to the tragic events of September 11. Some of the Catholics interviewed then shared their experiences of that day and how their lives have changed over the last 20 years.
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Sister Jane Frances Williams, VHM, former superior, remembered
Published September 7, 2021
Sister Jane Frances Williams, VHM, the former superior of the Sisters of the Visitation of Holy Mary for nine years, died the morning of Aug. 29 at the Snellville monastery
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Legion of Mary marks centennial of evangelizing, prayer
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 3, 2021As the Legion of Mary celebrates 100 years of ministry, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III of Atlanta hopes the legion will continue to challenge the laity to step “out into the world of evangelization.”
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Prison ministry encourages serving those ‘inside the walls’
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 2, 2021Meet Father Kevin Peek, the new coordinator for Prison and Hospital Ministries. Learn about future plans for prison ministry and how to get involved.
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Free access to Southeast Catechist Conference extended
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published September 1, 2021Access to this year’s Southeast Catechist Conference has been extended to Sept. 15. Learn how to register for the online presentations and resources.
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Marist tops BT as football season gets underway
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 31, 2021After a stalemate in the first quarter, Marist School’s football team found its momentum against the Titans of Blessed Trinity High School in the second to claim victory Aug. 27.
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Marist School’s head football coach claims 400th win
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 30, 2021Coach Alan Chadwick, the longtime leader of the Marist War Eagles football team, achieved an extraordinary feat among high school coaches.
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Catholic Charities Atlanta launches stress management chatbot
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 25, 2021Sister Hope is a conversational chatbot launched by Catholic Charities Atlanta as a 24-hour mental health digital program. Users text their everyday feelings, needs and concerns and Sister Hope suggests tips and coping strategies.
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Catholic Charities Atlanta preparing to help Afghan refugees
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 21, 2021Catholic Charities Atlanta is preparing for the arrival of Afghan refugees after the Taliban takeover of the country. In an Aug. 20 statement, CCA encouraged Catholics to learn about ways to help refugee families.
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Corpus Christi Church announces 50th anniversary celebration
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 18, 2021Corpus Christi Church invites families and friends to celebrate its 50th anniversary the weekend of Sept. 10-12.
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The Diocese of Atlanta: A 65th anniversary timeline
Published August 10, 2021
On July 2, 1956, the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta was split into two separate dioceses: Savannah and Atlanta. The historical timeline commemorates the 65th anniversary of the diocese highlighting its shepherds, ministries and remarkable growth.
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New CTK principal believes in ‘working toward a goal that’s bigger than ourselves’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 6, 2021Melissa Lowry was named the principal at Christ the King School in March. It is her second time leading a school. Lowry served as principal at a parochial elementary school in her native California.
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St. Pius X principal hopes to be a model for pursuit of dreams
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 6, 2021Dr. Edye Simpson starts the 2021-22 school year as principal of St. Pius X High School. During her 17 years at the school, she has learned how the goal of Catholic education is to build character alongside academic excellence and outstanding arts and sports programs.
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OLM principal sees gratitude among students during pandemic
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 6, 2021JoAnn McPherson begins the school year at Our Lady of Mercy High School as its leader after serving as interim principal last year. She’s been at the school since 2001, one year after it was founded. She’s worn two hats for many of those years as assistant principal and an English teacher.
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St. Pius X president strives to make education enjoyable
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 6, 2021John Favier was named the president of St. Pius X High School in Atlanta. Favier, who enjoys discussing nuances of Catholic thought and practice in the classroom, previously served as the school’s president in an interim capacity.
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Deacon Richard Delaine Downey remembered
Published August 5, 2021
Deacon Richard Downey, who had served at St. Lawrence Church, Lawrenceville, died July 17. He was 83 years old.
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Atlanta Catholic schools to open doors with new mask policy
Published August 5, 2021
Nearing a new school year, Superintendent Hal Plummer stated in a letter to parents the system is revising one position of the pandemic response. Students and staff will not be required to wear coverings at all times. Schools instead will follow a hybrid model.
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Pandemic brings ‘strategic shift’ for parish faith formation
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published August 5, 2021Delayed sacraments, navigating virtual meetings and family engagement were some of the many challenges parish faith formation programs faced during the pandemic. Find out what faith formation leaders learned and how they’re planning for the new school year.
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Southeast Catechist Conference brings together sixteen dioceses
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published July 26, 2021This year’s virtual Southeast Catechist Conference, to take place Aug. 12-15, will bring together catechists from multiple dioceses. The theme for this year’s conference is, “Say the Word,” echoing the theme of the U.S. Catholic Bishops for Catechetical Sunday.
