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• Archdiocese to welcome over 1,800 new Catholics at Easter

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—More than 1,800 people are expected to join the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta at the approaching Easter Vigil. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory welcomed them on their journey of faith at the annual Rite of Election on Sunday, March 10, at the Georgia World Congress Center. “Your presence brings more joy to us […] Full Story | En Español

• IHM community closes 60th anniversary year with day of service

  

  Published March 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and School ended a year-long celebration of their joint 60th anniversary with a day of service that brought more than a dozen charitable projects and over 400 volunteers of all ages onto the Briarcliff Road campus on Saturday, March 9. The day of service was the suggestion of Carmen Graciaa, […]

• Dedication of Mary Our Queen Church a celebration of old and new

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published March 21, 2019

  PEACHTREE CORNERS—In 2008, Father Francis “Butch” Mazur closed and locked the doors of St. Gerard Church in Buffalo, New York, where he served as pastor. The parishioners who had gathered for the final Mass stood outside the shuttered doors in the streets of downtown Buffalo, staring at the church that, for many of them, had […] Full Story

• Mass of Reparation April 10

  Published March 12, 2019

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III and Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, will celebrate a Mass of Reparation Wednesday, April 10 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. The Mass will be from 7–9 p.m. A reception will follow in Kenny Hall. The cathedral is located at 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, […]

• Good Shepherd breaks ground on columbarium project

  

  Published March 11, 2019

  CUMMING—About a year ago, Father Diosmar Natad, pastor of Good Shepherd Church, launched a parish survey to gauge parishioner interest in a self-funded columbarium and memorial prayer garden at the parish. The response to the survey was overwhelming. Parishioner Joe Donnelly, who serves as the parish engineer, immediately got to work to design a concept. […]

• Parishes announce Lenten missions for spiritual renewal

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 8, 2019

  ATLANTA—It is one of the first signs of faith learned. Right hand to forehead, down to the lower middle of your chest, cross to the left shoulder, back to the right shoulder. Did you know, we’ve been making this sign of the cross since as early as the third century? That makes it a tradition […]

• Volunteers complete outdoor worship project in Lilburn

  

  By DONNELL SUGGS, Special to the Bulletin
  Published March 8, 2019

  LILBURN—The Stations of the Cross, 14 images of Christ’s journey on the day of his crucifixion commonly etched in ivory or wood, have existed in the form known today for nearly 600 years and are most often seen in sanctuaries the world over. Along with improvements to the church grounds, an outdoor Stations of the […] Full Story

• Pax Christi members participate in vigil for Sandy Springs nonprofit

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published March 7, 2019

  SANDY SPRINGS—In the document, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” the U.S. bishops examine the church’s teaching encouraging Catholics to take an active part in public life. Father John Kieran, archdiocesan priest and Sandy Springs resident, is joining members of Pax Christi of St. Jude the Apostle Church to live out this call to faithful citizenship. […]

• ‘Empty Bowls’ dinner fights hunger in Haiti

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 7, 2019

  DECATUR—More than 500 people attended the Empty Bowls fundraising dinner of St. Thomas More School to support the people of Haiti. The sixth annual dinner—a simple meal of soup—took over Mulhern Hall at St. Thomas More Church the evening of Feb. 21. Art teacher Cate Miller, who leads the effort, said the project reminds students, […]

• Priest urges Catholics to reclaim baptismal rights to address crisis

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 7, 2019

  ATLANTA—For Teri Lewis, her faith forces her to confront the clerical sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. “Denial is not going to keep your faith,” she said. For college student Isabela Cardenas, her goal is to understand church structure and power that allowed cover ups. “Learning the facts is the first step,” she said. […]

• Lady Cougars claim a school first for basketball program

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published March 6, 2019

  AMERICUS—During the Feb. 23 Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) basketball championship at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, the Holy Spirit Preparatory School girls’ team defeated Pinewood Christian Academy of Bellville 47-38. For third-year coach Paul Belcher, it’s been a steady climb toward the top. In 2017 Holy Spirit lost to Dublin’s Trinity Christian School […] Full Story

• St. Jude the Apostle students design future cities

  

  Published February 26, 2019

  ATLANTA—Students at St. Jude School brought home a trophy from the 2019 Future City Georgia Regional contest. Future City is one of the nation’s leading engineering education programs and encourages middle school students in develop interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The team of sixth and seventh graders from St. Jude the Apostle […] Full Story

• Atlanta pilgrims recall World Youth Day experience

  

  Published February 25, 2019

  ATLANTA—Several youth groups and chaperones from the Archdiocese of Atlanta traveled to Panama City, Panama for the 2019 World Youth Day Jan. 22-27. Pilgrims from across the globe, ages 15-35, attend WYD for an encounter with the pope. The events are held every two to three years in different locales. Among the locals participating were […] Full Story

• St. Thomas More speaker shares history of black Catholics in America

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 25, 2019

  DECATUR—The black Catholic movement grew out of two dissimilar events, the reforms of the Catholic Church during the Second Vatican Council and the rise of the civil rights and Black Power movement, said a professor of religion speaking at St. Thomas More Church, Decatur. African-Americans gained legislative victories in the 1960s with voting and civil […] Full Story

• Holy Spirit Prep repeats as GISA State Swim Champions

  Published February 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—The Holy Spirit Preparatory School varsity boys swim team successfully defended its 2018 state championship title by taking first place at the 2019 Georgia Independent School Association (GISA), Class AAA state swim meet held at Georgia Tech’s McAuley Aquatic Center, January 26. The team is coached by Star Brackin. This year’s win closely mirrored last […] Full Story

• Annual Appeal a reminder to act upon the love and grace of God

  

  Published February 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta conducts an annual campaign, as is the case in most dioceses in the United States, to help fund the work of its offices and ministries throughout north and central Georgia. The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal commenced in January and concludes in December. The appeal will include an in-pew pledge process held in […] Full Story

• Founders of two Atlanta area Catholic schools announce retirements

  Published February 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—Debra Orr, who started Notre Dame Academy, Duluth, and Deacon Bill Garrett, who helped Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School get off the ground, both will be leaving their positions. Orr, the head of school, will step down at the end of the school year as members of the first graduating class of Notre Dame […] Full Story

• Blessed Trinity students build tiny home to share

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 21, 2019

  ROSWELL—Rosie Nemec wasn’t going to let the lack of experience with circular saws, nail guns, impact drills and other construction tools stop her. A graduating senior, Nemec hopes to be a nurse. However, the chance to work with her hands to build a home—and not just any home, but a popular tiny house for a […] Full Story

• Local Catholic student athletes sign on to play college sports

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—This year’s National Signing Day took place on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Catholics seniors in public, private and Catholic high schools joined other athletes around the country by making it official when they signed binding national letters of intent to play collegiate sports at the college or university of their choice. The list below includes area […] Full Story

• Teens say ‘yes’ to God at World Youth Day rally

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published February 21, 2019

  SNELLVILLE—Over 300 teens from 13 parishes gathered together at St. Oliver Plunkett Church in Snellville for a local World Youth Day Rally on Jan. 26. This event gave teens unable to attend World Youth Day in Panama time for prayer, service and fellowship and to show solidarity with pilgrims Teens were encouraged to say “yes […] Full Story | En Español