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• 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. […] Full Story

• 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

• Run for Mercy 5K supports indigent health care program

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 21, 2019

  ATLANTA—Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is calling upon runners, joggers and walkers to support its third annual Run for Mercy 5K on Saturday, March 23. The family-friendly event raises funds for the work of the hospital and for Mercy Care Atlanta, which delivers health care to the uninsured and underinsured, including the homeless, through a network […] Full Story

• Mercy Care exhibit highlights Black History Month

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 20, 2019

  ATLANTA—Treasured family heirlooms, hand-sketched drawings done by a person living under a bridge and photos of a street protest calling for justice were some pieces for Black History Month featured at an exhibit at the Mercy Care offices on Decatur Street in Atlanta. With these prized keepsakes, some 20 African-American staff members of the medical […] Full Story

• Blessed Trinity football coach receives national recognition

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 11, 2019

  ROSWELL—Tim McFarlin, Blessed Trinity High School’s head football coach, was recognized for his coaching achievements. Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC) named McFarlin its 2018 Top 25 Coach of the Year. A panel that includes representatives of CAC Top 25, including Christopher Lawlor, ranking coordinator of CAC Top 25, and presenting sponsors Siena Heights University of […] Full Story

• Blessed Trinity baseball coach honored by Georgia Dugout Club

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 8, 2019

  ROSWELL—Blessed Trinity High School head baseball coach Andy Harlin was one of five new members inducted into the Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place on Jan. 11 at the Marietta Hilton and Conference Center. Harlin said his jaw hit the ground when he first learned he was to be an […] Full Story

• Knights of Columbus distribute children’s coats at pre-Super Bowl event

  

  Published February 8, 2019

  FOREST PARK—Former Atlanta Falcon Brian Finneran and former Atlanta Falcons Assistant Coach Eric Sutulovich joined the Coats for Kids effort of the Knights of Columbus Jan. 26. Some 600 children in need received new winter coats at San Felipe de Jesus Mission in Forest Park. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, Father Kevin Peek, chaplain for the Atlanta […] Full Story

• Meet the Class of 2019 permanent deacons in the Archdiocese of Atlanta

  Published February 8, 2019

  New deacons have taken up their responsibilities since their ordination on Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. There were eight men called as “servant ministers in the very image of Christ Jesus,” as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory described the ministry.  The new deacons come from varied backgrounds and careers, from […] Full Story

• Youth ministers earn ‘Companions on the Journey’ awards

  Published February 7, 2019

  SMYRNA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory honored leaders in youth ministry and graduates of a University of Dayton faith formation certificate program during a Monday, Jan. 14 parish catechetical leader awards luncheon at the Chancery of the archdiocese. The archbishop celebrated Mass prior to the ceremony. He presented three Companions on the Journey Awards of the National […] Full Story

• Mercy boys come up short after second-half rally

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 7, 2019

  FAYETTEVILLE—The Our Lady of Mercy boys’ basketball team almost overcame a 10-point halftime deficit on Feb. 1, but Trinity Christian School, Sharpsburg, held on to defeat them 48-41. At the beginning of the third period, Mercy went on 10-0 run to pull to within four points, but with less than 1:00 remaining in the period, […] Full Story

• Notre Dame Academy girls defend the home court

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published February 7, 2019

  DULUTH—After getting a five-game winning streak snapped by Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Atlanta in the previous game, Notre Dame Academy girls started a new one after defeating Brandon Hall School, Atlanta, 48-10. Notre Dame never trailed in the Jan. 31 game at its gymnasium in the school’s George Student Center. Notre Dame Academy center Josephine […] Full Story