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• Magnificat chapter founders say step out in faith, receive God’s grace

  

  By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 6, 2017

  ATLANTA—Olga Myers, Jan Nerone and Elyse O’Kane, co-founders of the Joyful Visitation chapter of Magnificat, spoke May 6 of how God led them to bring this international Catholic women’s ministry to Atlanta and what he has done in their lives. The occasion was the 25th anniversary of the chapter and its 100th Magnificat meal. Speaking […] Full Story

• O’Connor’s Andalusia hosts open-mic evenings

  

  Published July 6, 2017

  MILLEDGEVILLE—Andalusia Farm, the fabled home of author Flannery O’Connor, will extend its regular hours for a monthly open-mic series on Thursdays, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21. Thursdalusia, a drop-in, open-mic evening moderated by Daniel Wilkinson, an actor and teacher, runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This is its second season. The farm is […] Full Story

• Newly ordained priests urged to imitate St. John the Baptist

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published July 6, 2017

  ATLANTA—On the solemnity of the birth of St. John the Baptist, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory ordained two new priests for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. At the rite of ordination June 24 at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Gregory said he was pleasantly surprised when the ordinandi themselves suggested that the feast offered an […] Full Story | En Español

• Atlanta’s new auxiliary bishop to be ordained July 19

  Published July 6, 2017

  ATLANTA—The episcopal ordination of Bishop-designate Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III will take place on Wednesday, July 19, at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta. Bishop-designate Shlesinger will become a bishop by the laying on of hands and prayer of consecration, similar to the ritual of a priest’s ordination. Archbishop Wilton D. […] Full Story

• Founder of gang violence ministry to speak at St. Thomas Aquinas

  Published July 6, 2017

  ALPHARETTA—Jesuit Father Gregory J. Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, will speak at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, on Sunday, July 30, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. A native of Los Angeles, Father Boyle entered the Society of Jesus in 1972 and was ordained a priest in 1984. In 1986, he […] Full Story

• A year of state championships for Catholic schools

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published July 6, 2017

  ATLANTA—Archdiocesan and independent Catholic high schools captured individual and team state championships last fall and winter and this past spring in a variety of sports. Four of the schools—Blessed Trinity High School, Holy Spirit Preparatory School, Marist School and St. Pius X High School—won 10 team state championships in 10 different sports. Among the same […] Full Story

• Pinecrest’s Patota represents Georgia

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published July 6, 2017

  CUMMING–Pinecrest Academy’s Will Patota was one of 20 top juniors in the state selected to represent Team Georgia in the Sunbelt Classic Baseball Series, June 9-14, in Atoka and McAlester, Oklahoma. The Sunbelt Classic has been around since 1977 when it first started as an all-star baseball series between Oklahoma and California. After 1988 other […]

• Spirit of welcome, openness draws many to Cathedral Hispanic mission

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 6, 2017

  ATLANTA—Since relocating to Buford Highway two years ago, the Cathedral of Christ the King Hispanic Mission has nearly quadrupled in size, now drawing some 1,400 people to the mission’s two Sunday Masses. With hundreds of new members, those coming range from impoverished newcomers to established immigrants from Mexico and across Latin America. Enrollment in religious […] Full Story | En Español

• Pastor who was first SPX principal retires at 88

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published July 6, 2017

  LAWRENCEVILLE—Father James L. Harrison, the founding principal of St. Pius X High School and one of the first native-born Georgia diocesan priests, retired July 1. He has been serving as pastor of St. Marguerite d’Youville Church in Lawrenceville. Organized by the Martha’s Ministry of the parish, a buffet dinner party was held in honor of […] Full Story

• Celebrations continue at Decatur’s St. Thomas More School

  

  Published July 6, 2017

  DECATUR—To continue St. Thomas More School’s celebration of winning the 2016 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award, the parent-teacher organization purchased blue ribbon T-shirts for all the students and staff. While in the new matching shirts, the school community formed a human logo. Ian Labreck, the school’s band director and also St. Pius X High […] Full Story

• Teacher wins Georgia Credit Union scholarship for continuing ed

  Published July 6, 2017

  ATLANTA—The Georgia United Credit Union announced the winner of the Archbishop Emeritus John Francis Donoghue Scholarship for Continuing Education, Kathryn Ledlie of Atlanta, first-grade teacher at Christ the King School. This scholarship is named for the late Archbishop John Francis Donoghue, who was a strong advocate of Catholic education and credit union services. Since the […] Full Story

• Laudato Bee Honey sold for environmental projects by UGA Catholics

  Published July 6, 2017

  ATHENS—The Laudato Si’ Squad, of the Catholic Center at the University of Georgia, is comprised of a small group of students who collaborate with the community to spread awareness of human connection to the rest of God’s creation and each other. The group is focused on initiatives at the Catholic Center, from planting native flower […] Full Story

• Holy Spirit Prep graduate to attend college seminary

  Published July 6, 2017

  ATLANTA—Among the 2017 graduates from Holy Spirit Preparatory School this year was Matthew “Cole” Austin. Cole served as the head boy and is the first student at this Atlanta independent Catholic high school to enroll in a college seminary. In August, he will be attending St. Joseph Seminary College in Saint Benedict, Louisiana, where he […] Full Story

• Architectural tours of Conyers monastery offered through October

  Published July 6, 2017

  CONYERS—See the beauty and history of the Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Monastery in Conyers during the monthly Highlights and Insights Tour, sponsored by the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance. Tour dates are Saturdays on July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 16 and Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. The monastery is located at 2625 Highway […]

• Christ the King School service program earns national recognition

  Published July 6, 2017

  ATLANTA—The Christ the King School’s “CKS Serves” program was recognized this past spring with a 2017 Innovations in Catholic Education award. The prize was awarded to the school as the winner of the “Total Community Involvement” category, announced at the annual National Catholic Educational Association convention in St. Louis, Missouri. CKS Serves grew out of […]

• Knights salute nonprofits serving in three counties

  Published July 6, 2017

  GREENSBORO—The annual Knights of Columbus Charity Brunch was held in April at the Reynolds Lake Club. This event recognizes the charitable works of a variety of organizations in Greene, Putnam and Hancock counties. The Knights of Columbus donates financial assistance annually to the organizations in support of their charitable works. Each organization gave a brief update […]

• Cristo Rey looks toward 2017 school year with newly renovated place to learn

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 6, 2017

  ATLANTA—Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School for the first time will have an entire high school student body, from veteran seniors to wide-eyed freshmen, when classes reconvene. Freshmen students start arriving for a summer academy July 24 at the school’s new location in downtown Atlanta after a $21 million makeover of the donated building. Classes […]

• Bishop Luis R. Zarama named bishop of Raleigh, North Carolina

  

  Published July 5, 2017

  ATLANTA—Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Luis R. Zarama, auxiliary bishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese, to serve the people of the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, as their bishop. The appointment was announced Wednesday, July 5. In a statement, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said that Pope Francis has “honored the Archdiocese of Atlanta with the gift […]

• Openness to why young Catholics pull away from the church is key, speaker says

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—If the 2017 Eucharistic Congress is any indication, the future of the Catholic Church is in capable, faithful hands. From the Friday night “Revive” track on June 16 to the Saturday English and Spanish tracks, young adults flocked to the Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center June 16 and 17. At “Revive,” […]

• At congress, author-speakers encourage men to focus on growing in holiness

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—Catholic men attending the 22nd annual Eucharistic Congress heard a call for action to live as “loving servants” of their wives, families and the church. Said Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, “We make time for those things in life that are important to us and doing everything possible to cultivate and enrich our relationship with God […]