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• 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.

• 9/11 remembrance challenges Blessed Trinity students to lives of service 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 16, 2021

  Commemorating 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.

• Catholics remember 9/11 and look toward the future

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 16, 2021

  The 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. 

• 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

• Legion of Mary marks centennial of evangelizing, prayer

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 3, 2021

  As 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.” 

• Prison ministry encourages serving those ‘inside the walls’

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 2, 2021

  Meet Father Kevin Peek, the new coordinator for Prison and Hospital Ministries. Learn about future plans for prison ministry and how to get involved.

• Free access to Southeast Catechist Conference extended

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 1, 2021

  Access to this year’s Southeast Catechist Conference has been extended to Sept. 15. Learn how to register for the online presentations and resources.

• Marist tops BT as football season gets underway 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 31, 2021

  After 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.

• Marist School’s head football coach claims 400th win

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 30, 2021

  Coach Alan Chadwick, the longtime leader of the Marist War Eagles football team, achieved an extraordinary feat among high school coaches.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta launches stress management chatbot

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 25, 2021

  Sister 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.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta preparing to help Afghan refugees

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published August 21, 2021

  Catholic 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.

• Corpus Christi Church announces 50th anniversary celebration

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published August 18, 2021

  Corpus Christi Church invites families and friends to celebrate its 50th anniversary the weekend of Sept. 10-12. 

• 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.

• New CTK principal believes in ‘working toward a goal that’s bigger than ourselves’ 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 6, 2021

  Melissa 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.