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• 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.

• St. Pius X principal hopes to be a model for pursuit of dreams

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 6, 2021

  Dr. 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.

• OLM principal sees gratitude among students during pandemic 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 6, 2021

  JoAnn 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. 

• St. Pius X president strives to make education enjoyable

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 6, 2021

  John 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.

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Pandemic brings ‘strategic shift’ for parish faith formation

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published August 5, 2021

  Delayed 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.

• Southeast Catechist Conference brings together sixteen dioceses

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published July 26, 2021

  This 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.

• Archbishop Hartmayer blesses new statue of Mary on Chancery grounds

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 22, 2021

  A statue of Mary now greets visitors and staff at the offices of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The white Italian marble statue of Mary depicts her in the traditional stance as Our Lady of Grace with her exposed Immaculate Heart.

• St. Pius X High School alumni competed in Tokyo Olympics

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published July 20, 2021

  Two members of the Class of 2014 of St. Pius X High School will be competing in the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The Games will begin July 23.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta accepting Leadership Class applications

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
  Published July 18, 2021

  Catholic Charities Atlanta offers a Leadership Class to nurture the spiritual and professional growth of young adults into servant leaders. The nonprofit is currently accepting applications and nominations for its 2021-22 class.

• Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces spring grant awards

  Published July 18, 2021

  The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 25 grants totaling $110,000 for the 2021 competitive spring grant cycle. The foundation accepts grant applications and makes awards twice a year.

• Notre Dame’s anti-poverty research lab to work with Atlanta nonprofits

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published July 12, 2021

  The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame is launching a partnership in the Atlanta community to help organizations working with the poor to measure impact by using scientific evaluation methods.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta staffer aids refugees like himself

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 9, 2021

  When Lieu Nguyen of Catholic Charities Atlanta waits at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to greet flight-weary families who face uncertain futures, he knows in his heart those feelings. It was August 1982 when Nguyen and his young family arrived in Georgia from a refugee camp on the other side of the world.  

• Summer school for Catholic educators

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published July 8, 2021

  It was back to the classroom for Catholic educators taking part in the Summer Institute of the Archdiocese of Atlanta—a time to share ideas and prepare for the upcoming school year.

• Magnificat meal for women Aug. 21 at Holy Cross

  

  Published July 8, 2021

  Donna Brisse will be the guest speaker at the Magnificat gathering for women in August, as the ministry looks forward to meeting again in person for the first time since March 2020.

• Remembering Deacon Scott Parker

  Published July 8, 2021

  Deacon Donald “Scott” Parker of Senoia died Friday, June 11. He was 64 years old. The Deacon Parker served at St. Gabriel Church, Fayetteville, and St. Mary Magdalene Church, Newnan.

• Deacon Bill Speed dies June 10

  Published July 7, 2021

  Deacon Bill Speed, who served at Prince of Peace Church in Flowery Branch, died Thursday, June 10. He was 85.