Georgia
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Friends, family applaud Bishop Konzen as the ‘right person … right time’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 19, 2018ATLANTA—From an early age, Joel Konzen knew he wanted to be a priest. Lifelong friend John Hermes remembers him playing as if he were saying Mass, substituting a Necco wafer for a communion host. Now, members of his childhood church, St. Boniface, are talking about how they can get this native son of Oak Harbor, […] Full Story | En Español
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Biography of Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM
Published April 19, 2018
Joel M. Konzen, the son of Lawrence A. and Margaret Thome Konzen, was born in Toledo, Ohio, on Nov. 6, 1950, and grew up attending public schools in Oak Harbor, Ohio. He attended the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio, for high school, followed by St. Meinrad College in Indiana, where he graduated in 1972 with […] Full Story
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Coat of arms of Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM
By DEACON PAUL J. SULLIVAN, Commentary
Published April 19, 2018The episcopal heraldic achievement, or bishop’s coat of arms, is composed of a shield, that is the central and most important part of the design and tells to whom the design belongs, the external ornamentation, that tells the owner’s position or rank, and a motto, placed upon a scroll. By heraldic tradition the design is […] Full Story
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Blue and gold blessing for Marist leader called to be bishop
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published April 19, 2018ATLANTA—Bishop-designate Joel M. Konzen, SM, thought he’d stay at Marist School for the rest of his life, but God had other plans. As he bid farewell to the students, alumni, parents, and former and current Marist faculty and staff who filled Centennial Center gymnasium, he expressed his gratitude for the nearly three decades he spent […] Full Story
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New bishop hopes to go about tasks of a dutiful Christian
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 19, 2018ATLANTA—Bishop-designate Joel M. Konzen, SM, made his oath of fidelity to the Catholic Church on the eve of his episcopal ordination with his hand resting on a verse in the Gospel of St. Luke that has been an inspiration to him. It was about being a useless servant. Speaking at the end of the April […]
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An interview with Bishop Konzen
By MARY ANNE CASTRANIO, Executive Editor
Published April 19, 2018ATLANTA—In the weeks preceding his ordination as auxiliary bishop of Atlanta, Father Joel M. Konzen, SM, in the midst of moving and setting up his new office and preparing for his new duties while winding up former responsibilities at Marist School, found time to sit down for an interview with The Georgia Bulletin. He reminisced […] Full Story
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Marist priest ordained Atlanta’s newest auxiliary bishop
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published April 19, 2018ATLANTA—Having chosen “Be merciful, and with a cheerful heart,” as his episcopal motto, Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, was ordained an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta during an afternoon Mass, April 3. Magnificent Easter flowers adorned the altar of the Cathedral of Christ the King as Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory ordained the Society […]
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Pius Players dedicate show to Msgr. Young
Published April 19, 2018
ATLANTA—The Pius Players of St. Pius X High School in Atlanta dedicated their spring musical production, “Best of Broadway” to a special priest and educator. Director Bonnie E. Spark and the student cast dedicated their March 8-11 performances to Msgr. Terry Young, who served as the school’s principal for 15 years. Msgr. Young was ordained […] Full Story
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Catholic Charities Atlanta to host 2018 Soirée
Published April 19, 2018
ATLANTA—“Moonlight Masquerade,” the annual benefit event for Catholic Charities Atlanta, will be held Saturday, April 28, from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at The Fairmont, 1429 Fairmont Avenue, NW, Atlanta. All proceeds from this event go directly to support the programs and services that CCA provides to its clients in need. The Soirée includes a catered seated dinner, […]
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Order of Malta hosts 2018 ‘Life is Beautiful’ Gala
By GIGI MEYERS Special to the Bulletin
Published April 19, 2018ATLANTA— The seventh “Life is Beautiful” Gala was held in February this year, sponsored by the Atlanta Region, Federal Association of the Sovereign Order of Malta, to benefit the work of the Pregnancy Aid Clinic (PAC). PAC is a nonprofit center that has been providing life-changing and life-saving services to women, regardless of financial ability, […] Full Story
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MLK legacy a challenge ‘to work more vigorously’ against violence, says archbishop
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 5, 2018ATLANTA—Churches around the Archdiocese of Atlanta solemnly rang bells 39 times in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. April 4. From Atlanta’s Blessed Sacrament Church and the Shrine of Immaculate Conception to Flowery Branch’s Prince of Peace Church, the tolling bells marked Rev. King’s 39 years […] Full Story
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WWME celebrates annual marriage day ball
Published April 5, 2018
ATLANTA—Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) couples from the Atlanta area gathered Feb. 17 for the annual World Marriage Day Ball at the Atlanta Marriott in Peachtree Corners. The World Marriage Day Ball was established in 1986 to honor couples who have been married a long time and serve as great examples of love to their families […] Full Story
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Cancer home auxiliary installs new board of officers, celebrates annual Mass
By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
Published April 5, 2018ATLANTA—Members of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home Auxiliary attended their annual Mass for the living and deceased members and their families on Thursday, Feb. 15, in the cancer home’s chapel. The celebrant was Dominican Father Arthur Kirwin. Following Mass, the members attended their quarterly meeting where Barbara Ginn and Florence Pharris were voted […]
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Confirmation project brings saints to life for St. Oliver Plunkett teens
By CLAIRE MISTRETTA, Special to the Bulletin
Published April 5, 2018SNELLVILLE—The Living Saints Project, a project where the second-year confirmation students share a part of their journey with parishioners of the church, took place at St. Oliver Plunkett Church in Snellville in the fall. As a part of the second year of the confirmation program at the church, the students selected a saint whose name […] Full Story
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MLK ecumenical prayer service set for April 23
Published April 5, 2018
ATLANTA—April 4 marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The anniversary of Dr. King’s death is especially meaningful for the interfaith community in Atlanta. An ecumenical prayer service will be held Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King to mark the anniversary. Archbishop […] Full Story
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Workshop looks at church’s stance on just war, global conflicts
Published April 5, 2018
MARIETTA—Justice and Peace Ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta will sponsor “A Catholic Look at War and Global Conflict” on Saturday, April 28, at Transfiguration Church in Marietta. The all-day workshop will be from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the parish’s family life center, 1815 Blackwell Road. The workshop will examine the Catholic Church’s stance on […]
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Dr. Victoria Musey will speak at the May Magnificat
Published April 5, 2018
ATLANTA—All women are invited to come to the Magnificat meal in the Marian month of May, which will be held on Saturday, May 12. Dr. Victoria Musey, of Atlanta, will share her faith story. The Magnificat is held at Holy Cross Church, Atlanta, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Whether with a friend or on […] Full Story
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Pilgrims spend Good Friday walking alongside Christ
Published April 5, 2018
ATLANTA—Pilgrims took to the streets of Atlanta March 30 for the 38th annual ecumenical Good Friday pilgrimage, beginning at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and ending at the crypt of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta. Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III opened the event, called the Urban Way of the Cross, with […] Full Story | En Español
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The evening before his ordination, new bishop promises faith, fidelity
Published April 5, 2018
ATLANTA—On the eve of his ordination, Bishop-designate Joel Matthias Konzen, SM, gathered with Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III along with visiting prelates, priests, women and men religious of the archdiocese and family for solemn vespers at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, April 2. The Marist priest was ordained […] Full Story
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Priests renew ordination promises at annual Chrism Mass
Published April 5, 2018
ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, surrounded by the scores of priests who serve in the Atlanta Archdiocese, blessed sacred oils at the annual Chrism Mass, celebrated Tuesday, March 27, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. Archbishop Gregory said the oils are to be used “to sanctify God’s people” at each of the parishes in the […]
