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Atlanta’s bishops ask for forgiveness, mercy at Mass of Reparation
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 18, 2019Catholics came together with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, and Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III on Wednesday, April 10, for the Mass of Reparation at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. The theme of the evening Mass was “Calm Before the Storm,” taken from Psalm 107.
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Archbishop Gregory to become the new leader of the Archdiocese of Washington
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 18, 2019Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will depart Atlanta on May 3, heading to the Vatican for a Papal Foundation meeting before taking up his role as the new spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Washington. He will become the seventh archbishop of the nation’s capital
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Marist baseball team displays diamond domination at home
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published April 18, 2019ATLANTA—St. Pius X High School’s baseball team traveled to Marist School’s Jerry Queen Field, where they faced some formidable pitching and an offensive barrage of runs. Marist shut out St. Pius X 11-0 in the April 11 game. Marist School’s right-handed pitcher William Stephens held St. Pius X scoreless for five innings. Stephens was helped […] Full Story
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Farewell Mass for departing archbishop April 28
Published April 18, 2019
ATLANTA—A farewell Mass for Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will be held on Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at Marist School, 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Road, NE, Atlanta. Mass will be in the Centennial Center in the Young Gymnasium. Everyone is encouraged to arrive early. An overflow room will be available. Messages of love, appreciation and […] Full Story
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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, 2019For 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.
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Archbishop Gregory shares memories, asks for prayers
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 18, 2019Archbishop 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.
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Archbishop Gregory begins departure, calls Atlanta Catholics ‘family to me’
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 10, 2019Upon 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 […]
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Athens parish launches faith formation for students with disabilities
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published April 4, 2019In 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.
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Atlanta archbishop to lead Catholics in Washington, D.C.
By ANDREW NELSON and SAMANTHA SMITH
Published April 4, 2019WASHINGTON, 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 […]
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High basketball scores raise funds during L’Arche Madness
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 4, 2019ATLANTA—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
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St. John the Evangelist parishioner celebrates 100th
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published April 4, 2019HAPEVILLE—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
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Active duty military personnel, veterans invited to support Starve Wars
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2019With 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.
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Atlanta pilgrims prepare to walk with Jesus this Holy Week
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2019ATLANTA—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 […] Full Story | En Español
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St. Pius X outscores Marist in rival game
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
Published April 3, 2019ATLANTA—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
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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 […] Full Story
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Blessed Trinity’s lacrosse team loses first game of season
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
Published April 3, 2019ROSWELL—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 […]
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Our Lady of Mercy shut out at home soccer match
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Photographer
Published April 3, 2019FAYETTEVILLE—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
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Tennessee volunteer encourages Catholics to attend Eucharistic Congress
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2019COLLEGE 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. […]
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Georgia house passes fetal heartbeat bill; legal challenges to follow
By JACOB COMELLO, Catholic News Service
Published April 3, 2019WASHINGTON (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 […] Full Story
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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.
