Georgia
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An overview of Eucharistic Congress events
Published June 13, 2019
Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and surrounding areas will come together to celebrate the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist at the annual Eucharistic Congress, scheduled for June 21-22. An overview of scheduled events is provided.
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The Class of 2019: Top scholars honored at Catholic high schools
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published May 30, 2019ATLANTA—Valedictorians and salutatorians from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were honored for their academic achievements. Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell Blessed Trinity School in Roswell held their graduation on Saturday, May 18. James Mancini, son of Frederick and Jennifer Mancini, is the valedictorian. He will attend the University of Notre Dame. The […]
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Deacon James Weiss, veterinarian, dies May 11
Published May 30, 2019
Deacon James “Jim” Weiss, who served at Holy Cross Church, died May 11. He was 87 years old.
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Monsignor Donovan’s soccer program earns two state championship titles
Published May 30, 2019
On Saturday, May 11, both the girls and boys soccer teams from Monsignor Donovan High School, Athens, earned the titles of Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Class A State Champions, the first state soccer titles in the school’s history.
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Consultors select Bishop Joel Konzen, SM, as administrator
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 30, 2019Auxiliary Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, will oversee the Atlanta Archdiocese as the administrator. He will serve until the appointment of a new archbishop.
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St. Pius X School holds first Fine Arts College Signing Day
Published May 30, 2019
A new tradition started at St. Pius X High School on May 6, placing the school’s art department in the spotlight. The school’s arts society celebrated the first Fine Arts College Signing Day amid festive gold and blue balloons and posters bearing graduates’ names and college logos.
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Sister Margaret McAnoy retires after 50 years of ministry in Atlanta
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published May 30, 2019Chancery staff gathered on May 23, to spend time with Sister Margaret McAnoy, IHM, as she prepared to retire after 50 years of ministry in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. At age 18, she professed her vows and entered religious life. She came to work in Atlanta in 1969.
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Marist students journey with refugees in May pilgrimage
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 30, 2019Some 60 people made a five-mile pilgrimage in support of refugees on Saturday, May 18. Students from the Marist School led the “Share the Journey” march.
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Meet the Transitional Deacons
Published May 30, 2019
Bishop Joel M. Konzen ordained three men to the transitional diaconate May 25 at the Cathedral of Christ the King.
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Bishop Konzen ordains three transitional deacons May 25
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 30, 2019On Saturday, May 25, three men were ordained transitional deacons at the Cathedral of Christ the King to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Catholics share in faith at annual Eucharistic Congress, June 21-22
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published May 16, 2019Thousands of Catholics from the Southeast will gather for the 2019 Eucharistic Congress on June 21-22 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.
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St. Pius’ Teacher Jam a year-end school tradition
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 16, 2019Teacher Jam has been a tradition closing out the school year since 2001 at St. Pius X High School. The outdoor concert, featuring teachers as the musicians, gives students a chance to relax before final exams.
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St. John Bosco wins its first state soccer championship
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published May 16, 2019The St. John Bosco Academy boys varsity scoccer team won its first Georgia Independent Christian Athletic Association (GICAA) Division II-AA state championship May 4.
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Accolades for Pinecrest Academy soccer athletes and coach
Published May 16, 2019
The Class 1A-Private Area 8 soccer teams were announced, and Pinecrest Academy had five girls and two boys named to the area’s first team and four boys and three girls to the area’s second team.
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Blessed Trinity advances to baseball’s ‘final four’
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER
Published May 16, 2019It took a second day of competition, but on May 9, Blessed Trinity High School earned a spot in the Class AAAA state semifinal game by defeating College Park’s Woodward Academy, 2-1, for its second victory of a three-game series.In the first game, May 8, Blessed Trinity defeated Woodward Academy 7-2.
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Cristo Rey student wins 2019 Anne Frank essay competition
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published May 16, 2019Bae Na Dae Ta, a sophomore at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, is the winner of the national 2019 “Lessons from Anne” essay competition, inspired by the writings of Anne Frank.
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Pastors welcome 53 graduates who will help them catechize in Spanish
By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 16, 2019An innovative program equipping parishes with catechetical leaders trained in Spanish for ministry has graduated its third class. More than 50 leaders representing 30 Hispanic ministries received a certificate in pastoral theology in April.
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Notre Dame Academy’s first graduation ceremony May 31
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 16, 2019Notre Dame Academy in Duluth will have its first ever graduation ceremony May 31. Twenty students will earn their high school diplomas from the independent Catholic school.
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Mary Hall Freedom House, City of Sandy Springs resolve zoning conflict
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published May 16, 2019In April, the City of Sandy Springs and the nonprofit Mary Hall Freedom House reached an agreement to settle a two-year dispute over zoning violations. Pax Christi of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Father John Kieran and others spoke out on behalf of the organization and its work.
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Hundreds attend St. Catherine of Siena’s Faith and Love conference
By PAUL THIGPEN, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 16, 2019More than 500 Catholics from as far as Colorado gathered on Saturday, March 31, at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Kennesaw. They filled the sanctuary for the “Faith and Love Conference: Understanding and Explaining the Church’s Teaching on Marriage and Human Sexuality.”
