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• Basilica of the Sacred Heart forms community across the generations

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 20, 2020

  Sandwiched between business towers and hotels to the south and high-rises filled with new residents to the north, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Midtown aims to draw newcomers by showcasing its distinctiveness, swinging open its doors for a glimpse of its history and to engage visitors in ministries.

• Leadership of retiring SVdP Georgia director praised

  

  By Andrew Nelson
  Published February 20, 2020

  Innovation in the food pantry program is one of the hallmarks of John Berry, who has led St. Vincent de Paul Georgia for 14 years. Berry, who is the CEO, has announced plans to step down in September.

• Blessed Trinity girls find aquatic success at state level once again

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
  Published February 20, 2020

  Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell, captured the 2020 state championship for the second championship in three years

• Nuestra Fe celebrates decade of broadcast

  

  By MAUREEN SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published February 20, 2020

  Read about Nuestra Fe, a Spanish radio station that celebrates 10 years in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• St. Catherine of Siena Church to host Faith and Love Conference

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN
  Published February 20, 2020

  St. Catherine of Siena Church invites those interested in learning about the call to live in God’s image to its second Faith and Love Conference. The conference, featuring author Christopher West and musician Mike Mangione, will be Saturday, March 14.

• Our Lady of Victory School defends basketball title

  

  Published February 6, 2020

  The Patriots of Our Lady of Victory School came out on top in the Private Athletic Conference basketball competition.

• Holy Trinity parishioner to speak at Magnificat

  Published February 6, 2020

  All women are invited to attend the Magnificat event at Holy Cross Church in Atlanta.

• ‘Civilize It’ campaign encourages compassion during election year

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2020

  “Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate” is an initiative that invites Catholics to model civility, love for neighbor and respectful dialogue.

• Catholic school faculty members honored at annual education banquet

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published February 6, 2020

  Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta marked Catholic Schools Week Jan. 26-Feb. 1, a national observance focusing on faith-building, academic and community contributions of the schools.

• PAC supports women with challenges of unexpected pregnancies

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2020

  As the faithful gathered at the Cathedral of Christ the King for the annual Mass for the Unborn, staff at the Pregnancy Aid Clinic prepared for a day of pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and classes.

• Inaugural Rally 4 Life followed Mass for the Unborn

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2020

  More than 300 Catholic middle and high school students filled Kenny Hall at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta for the first “Youth Rally 4 Life” Jan. 22. The rally followed the Mass for the Unborn.

• Meet the deacons of 2020

  Published February 6, 2020

  Meet the eight new deacons, ordained Feb. 1, to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta

• Atlanta’s eight new deacons ‘filled with enthusiasm’

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published February 6, 2020

  Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, ordained eight men to the permanent diaconate Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Cathedral of Christ the King.

• A family affair for Cristo Rey honoree

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2020

  Maria Trujillo Sanchez, who works in facilities management for Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, was among the honorees at the 13th annual banquet for Catholic education on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Hilton Atlanta Marietta Hotel and Conference Center.

• Asian Catholics mark Lunar New Year with Masses, festivals

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2020

  Asian Catholics who celebrate the Lunar New Year gathered with friends and family for lion dances, traditional native food and honored community elders.

• St. Mary’s teacher finds students’ comfort is key to learning

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2020

  Beth Abbott of St. Mary’s School, Rome, is one of the educators honored at the archdiocese’s annual banquet for Catholic education, held Jan. 25.

• Compassion favorite value of Athens education honoree

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2020

  Stephanie Howe, Spanish teacher and dean of student services, is the Catholic education honoree representing Monsignor Donovan High School for 2020.

• Campus ministry continues to raise funds for new building

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published January 23, 2020

  The Catholic community at the University of West Georgia is working to “realize the dream” of a campus ministry building.

• Collegiate faith shines at Newman Centers

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published January 23, 2020

  Named after St. John Henry Newman, canonized last October, Newman Centers are Catholic ministry centers at non-Catholic colleges and universities throughout the world. Read about Newman Centers in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Father Walter W.  Foley, archdiocesan priest, remembered as a ‘faithful soul’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 23, 2020

  Called a “religious brother, a devoted priest, a revered son, a blood brother and uncle, a friend and adventurer and a faithful soul,” Father Walter Wilford Foley was laid to rest Friday, Jan. 17.