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• St. Oliver Plunkett invites teens to World Youth Day Rally

  Published January 10, 2019

  SNELLVILLE—St. Oliver Plunkett Church Youth Minister Lynn Ory has organized a World Youth Day Rally, inviting teens from across the archdiocese to participate. The rally will be Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and includes Mass, praise and worship, service activities, Stations of the Cross, a praying of the rosary, reconciliation and adoration with […] Full Story

• Trappist monks ordained as transitional deacons amid joy of Advent

  By FATHER JAMES STEPHEN BEHRENS, OCSO, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 10, 2019

  Editor’s note: Father James S. Behrens, OCSO, offers this reflection on the Dec. 8 ordination of two monks as transitional deacons by Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger. The two will be ordained priests this summer. CONYERS—Advent is the season during which we await the coming of the Lord. It is a time we are asked to […]

• Remembering the top stories of 2018

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 10, 2019

  It’s that time when we consider the events that shaped 2018 for the Atlanta Catholic community. We must have printed hundreds of thousands of words and hundreds of photos in last year’s 23 issues. Editor Nichole Golden, Photographer Michael Alexander and Staff Writer Andrew Nelson flipped through the pages to select the stories with an […] Full Story

• Favorite photos captured in 2018 reflect visual gifts from God

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 10, 2019

  ATLANTA–I always say I’ve never taken a photograph that God didn’t orchestrate or see first. If I’m attentive, able to anticipate what God is about to unveil and I’m in the right place at the right time, the opportunity for capturing a special moment is possible. There are two photos from 2018 that speak to […] Full Story

• Reporter’s favorite story combines art and faith

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 10, 2019

  ATLANTA—The image first popped up in my Twitter feed. It was a painting of a cloaked pregnant woman, twinned with a large catchphrase written in cursive: “Woman are stronger than hell.” The mural was painted on a wall at the Krog Street tunnel, one of Atlanta’s most famous outposts for public art. I’d call it […] Full Story

• Mass for the Unborn, Stand for Life Jan. 28

  

  Published January 10, 2019

  ATLANTA—The 1973 Supreme Court cases, Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, which legalized abortion in the United States, will be marked by the Catholic community in Atlanta on Monday, Jan. 28 at the Mass for the Unborn and Stand for Life. Highlights of this Mass for the Unborn are the commissioning of Respect Life […] Full Story

• Centro Hispano Marista hosts 2018 GED graduation

  

  Published January 10, 2019

  ATLANTA—Centro Hispano Marista, also known as the Marist Hispanic Center, held its fifth commencement ceremony for 52 graduates, all of whom obtained their GED diplomas, on Tuesday, Dec. 11.at Marist School, Atlanta. The program director of Centro Hispano Marista, Dr. Leticia Valencia, greeted the graduates and guests. “Our mission is to turn educational dreams into […] Full Story | En Español

• Fortunate and Faithful Families to have February gathering

  Published January 10, 2019

  SMYRNA—Fortunate and Faithful Families will host a “Gathering of Hearts” for family and friends of LGBT persons on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 12–7 p.m. at the Chancery of the Archdiocese, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, Smyrna. The day will include an opening talk by Father Dennis Dorner followed by activities designed to provide participants support […] Full Story

• Lesson on living a full life a memorable story

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published January 10, 2019

  ATLANTA—The year 2018 began by interviewing a woman whose 100-year life coincided with a remarkable period of Atlanta history and a connection to a saint. Winter weather prevented me from getting together at least once with Emily Milner, known as “Miss Emily” to fellow parishioners at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. We were finally […] Full Story

• MLK observances to include Mass, youth celebration

  

  Published January 9, 2019

  ATLANTA—The celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Atlanta Archdiocese is to take place starting Jan. 13. The theme for this year is “If One Member Suffers, All Suffer Together; If One Member is Honored, All Rejoice Together.” (1 Corinthians 12:26) The scheduled events include the chance for young adults to perform community service; a […] Full Story

• Hawthorne Dominican Sister Mary Walter Ziajor dies

  

  Published December 22, 2018

  ATLANTA–Sister Mary Walter Ziajor, OP (Anna Rose Ziajor) died on Dec. 16 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home in Atlanta. She was born Dec. 1, 1929 in North Dighton, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Jacob and Helen (Zrebiec) Ziajor. She is pre-deceased by her parents, two brothers and five sisters. She is survived […]

• Deacon Hilliard Lee remembered with special cross

  

  Published December 20, 2018

  ATLANTA—On Dec. 1 a new cross was dedicated and blessed as a memorial to the late Deacon Hilliard Lee at the St. Stephen Center for Diaconal Study, which is next door to St. Paul of the Cross Church, Atlanta. The brief service followed the 8 a.m. Mass at the church, where Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory […] Full Story

• Queen of Angels’ parish tree brightens the season

  

  Published December 20, 2018

  THOMSON—The largest Christmas tree in Thomson, and what may be the largest Christmas tree in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is displayed at Queen of Angels Church. The Southern cedar tree is 46 feet tall and has some 408 Christmas lights on it. The parish Catholic Council of Women and the Knights of Columbus, Council 6918, […] Full Story

• Cristo Rey boys’ team gives valiant effort against Holy Spirit Preparatory

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
  Published December 20, 2018

  ATLANTA—Facing a team with a roster that includes at least 10 players six feet, two inches and above, an outsized and less skilled Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School team earned the respect of their opponents from Holy Spirit Preparatory School by their tenacity and effort. It was a crushing defeat for Cristo Rey at […] Full Story

• A woman’s personal collection is catalyst for crèche exhibit

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
  Published December 20, 2018

  CONYERS—The Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers is showcasing a Christmas crèche exhibit thanks to Covington resident and St. Pius X Church parishioner, Marcy Borkowski-Glass. The exhibit, which opened Dec. 3 and runs until Dec. 29, showcases some 500 nativity scenes from Glass’ personal collection and a select few from the monastery. The nativity […] Full Story

• Blessed Trinity Titans retain state football championship title

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
  Published December 20, 2018

  ATLANTA—Standing just outside the west end zone, the Blessed Trinity High School cheerleaders raised a 10-foot by 18-foot banner with white and gold letters outlined in black, bearing the pre-game charge, “Defend the Title.” Moments later the Roswell Catholic school’s team of 70 players ran through it, as they prepared for the Dec. 12 Class […] Full Story

• Catholics involved at home in the global work of CRS

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published December 20, 2018

  ATLANTA—The year 2018 marks a special milestone for Catholic Relief Services—its 75th anniversary. In 1943, the Catholic bishops of the United States established CRS to help war-torn Europe and its refugees recover. During World War II, CRS’ work focused on the resettlement of war refugees in Europe. The mission continues today, using the gospel of […] Full Story

• Atlanta nurse helping others while immigration status in limbo

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 20, 2018

  ATLANTA—Roxana Chicas’ goal is to help farm workers and others avoid illnesses from working in the grueling sun. People who make a living outside—from construction crews to farm workers—can suffer serious damage to kidneys and the brain from the extreme heat. Hispanic workers picking crops in Florida were surprised to see this native of El […] Full Story

• MUST cold weather shelter accepts donations

  Published December 19, 2018

  MARIETTA—As the cold temperatures dip below freezing this season, MUST Ministries is taking in women and children to assure they are safe and warm. The Cold Weather Shelter is a temporary housing program on the Elizabeth Inn Campus that allows women and children to come to the Loaves and Fishes Community Kitchen and stay on […] Full Story

• Our Lady of Guadalupe procession revived

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 19, 2018

  HAPEVILLE—A Mexican tradition displaying devotion and care to Our Lady of Guadalupe was revived in Hapeville, as scores of believers singing and praying aloud accompanied two dozen dancers in a Tuesday, Dec. 11 procession. Women and men dancers wore feathered headdresses and traditional clothing. Keeping the beat with maracas, the dancers along the route would […] Full Story | En Español