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• Children of Abraham explores ‘truth and holiness’ of all world religions

  

  By MARK WOOLSEY, Special to the Bulletin
  Published April 18, 2019

  For 13 weeks ending April 10, 28 students took part in an innovative class at the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center called “The Children of Abraham”—so named because it was a thorough study of Christianity, Islam and the Jewish faiths, which all trace their origins to the biblical patriarch.

• Archbishop Gregory shares memories, asks for prayers

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published April 18, 2019

  Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory regularly celebrates the noon Mass at the St. Dominic Chapel at the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Atlanta for employees and visitors. The chapel, which bears the name of the archbishop’s confirmation saint, proved a quiet place for him to take questions about his appointment to Washington and move from Atlanta.

• Archbishop Gregory begins departure, calls Atlanta Catholics ‘family to me’

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published April 10, 2019

  Upon returning to Atlanta after his appointment as the new archbishop of Washington, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory shared heartfelt messages for the Atlanta Catholic community. In a press conference on Tuesday, April 9 at the Chancery of the archdiocese in Smyrna, Archbishop Gregory said he is grateful for the opportunity to have served the people […]

• Athens parish launches faith formation for students with disabilities

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published April 4, 2019

  In early March, nine of Lynn Langston’s students, ranging in age from 8 to 28, received the sacraments of Eucharist and confirmation. For the director of religious education from St. Joseph Church in Athens, the Mass was a special event. The students were part of Langston’s—and St. Joseph’s—first class for those with disabilities.

• Atlanta archbishop to lead Catholics in Washington, D.C.

  

  By ANDREW NELSON and SAMANTHA SMITH
  Published April 4, 2019

  WASHINGTON, D.C.–Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has been named as the new spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Washington. He will become the seventh archbishop of the nation’s capital and the first African-American in that position. The appointment by Pope Francis was made official on Thursday, April 4.  Archbishop Gregory was in Washington, D.C. to be […]

• High basketball scores raise funds during L’Arche Madness

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published April 4, 2019

  ATLANTA—On a sunny afternoon, fans and supporters gathered at Marist School for the first ever “L’Arche Madness,” a basketball tournament fundraiser supporting L’Arche Atlanta on March 23. For eight rounds, players shot baskets for three minutes in an effort to raise $15,000. Players included residents of the L’Arche Atlanta house, such as John Hudson, who […] Full Story

• St. John the Evangelist parishioner celebrates 100th

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published April 4, 2019

  HAPEVILLE—Lionel Joseph Washington Sr., surrounded by friends and family, marked his 100th birthday with several mid-March celebrations. Washington, born March 14, 1919, in Chicago, Illinois, moved to Georgia after retirement. He has been a longtime member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Hapeville. His family honored him with a bowling party March 12 in Fayetteville, […] Full Story

• Active duty military personnel, veterans invited to support Starve Wars

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 3, 2019

  With their experiences of service and putting the needs of others in front of their own, veterans, active duty military and those who support them are invited to gather together at the start of the 2019 Eucharistic Congress on Friday, June 21.

• Atlanta pilgrims prepare to walk with Jesus this Holy Week

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 3, 2019

  ATLANTA—Parishes and communities plan for Holy Week observances as Lent passes its halfway mark. From a trek up Stone Mountain to a ramble through the streets of Atlanta and a Passion play in a Gainesville park, believers can immerse themselves in different styles of the Way of the Cross. For years, Lorena Marceleno has portrayed […]

• St. Pius X outscores Marist in rival game

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
  Published April 3, 2019

  ATLANTA—The St. Pius X High School and Marist School girls’ soccer teams are quite familiar with each other. They have faced off in the last four state soccer championship matches. St. Pius X held the crown 2015-2017. Marist is the current defending state champion after defeating St. Pius 2-1 in 2018. In their last eight […] Full Story

• Prince of Peace Columbiettes to host Catholic author

  Published April 3, 2019

  FLOWERY BRANCH—The Columbiettes of Prince of Peace Church will have a ladies luncheon on Saturday, April 27 with author Maria Morera Johnson as guest speaker. The lunch will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church, 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Morera Johnson’s book, “Super Girls and Halos,” won a 2018 Catholic Press Association […]

• Blessed Trinity’s lacrosse team loses first game of season

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
  Published April 3, 2019

  ROSWELL—The Blessed Trinity High School girls’ lacrosse team, the Class 5A defending state champions, entered the March 27 match against Milton’s Cambridge High School with a record of nine wins and one tie. When it was all over, however, Blessed Trinity went down in defeat 17-13. Cambridge has won the last three meetings between the […]

• Our Lady of Mercy shut out at home soccer match

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
  Published April 3, 2019

  FAYETTEVILLE—The Our Lady of Mercy High School girls’ soccer team was shut out at home during its March 27 match against Atlanta Classical Academy. Our Lady of Mercy held their opponents to one goal in the first half, but Atlanta Classical Academy scored four goals in the second half to secure a 5-0 victory. First […] Full Story

• Tennessee volunteer encourages Catholics to attend Eucharistic Congress

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published April 3, 2019

  COLLEGE PARK—Those who have attended the Atlanta Eucharistic Congress within the last few years may have seen Ronald Lapierre, 53, walking with Jesus during the eucharistic procession or helping kids during the children’s track. Maybe he pointed you in the right direction if you lost your way or told a joke that brought a smile. […] Full Story

• Georgia house passes fetal heartbeat bill; legal challenges to follow

  

  By JACOB COMELLO, Catholic News Service
  Published April 3, 2019

  WASHINGTON (CNS)—Georgia has just added itself to the list of states that aim to protect unborn life once a fetal heartbeat is detected. The Georgia House of Representatives March 29 passed H.B. 481, entitled the “Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act.” The House, which has remained under Republican control since 2010, got the bill […]

• St. George breaks ground on new rectory

  

  Published March 25, 2019

  Parishioners of St. George Church, Newnan, continued their celebration of a “Year of Grace and Gratitude” with a groundbreaking for the church’s new rectory Wednesday, Feb. 27. Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, joined Father Henry Atem, pastor, for the ceremony.

• St. Jude the Apostle School holds ‘Maddox Strong’ day

  Published March 22, 2019

  SANDY SPRINGS—When St. Jude the Apostle School parents, Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Kelly, received a devastating medical diagnosis for one of their sons, the school community immediately flew into action. Nick and Nour Kelly were told their youngest son, four-year-old Maddox, had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Within hours, prayer chains and special rosaries were underway to […]

• Parishes to observe Safe Haven Sunday April 7

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published March 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—On April 7, the first Sunday of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Archdiocese of Atlanta and other dioceses will celebrate Safe Haven Sunday, a day of awareness to help parents and families learn more about the harmful effects of pornography. This day will be acknowledged during Masses and free resources will be available in […]

• Metz brothers make their marks at state wrestling tournament

  Published March 21, 2019

    MACON—Pinecrest Academy sophomore Mark Metz is the 2019 state wrestling champion in the Class A, 106-pound weight class. Metz is the first state wrestling champion for Pinecrest Academy, Cumming. Mark’s brother, Joe, a junior, finished fourth in the 145-pound weight class. He has been a top four finisher in state competition for the past […] Full Story

• Two teams link up for a season of wins, losses and life lessons

  

  Published March 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—As the 2018-2019 Catholic Metro League of Atlanta (CMLA) basketball season was about to get underway, two eighth-grade girls’ basketball teams, Christ the King and Our Lady of the Assumption, struggled to draw enough players for their final juncture as middle school ballers. Many of these female athletes had played against each other in multiple […]