Georgia
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Widower inspired by wife’s compassion to help grieving families
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 2, 2017CANTON—As William Schollian prays at the flower-lined grave site of his beloved wife, over his shoulder is an empty grassy lawn he hopes will be her legacy. Families going through heartbreak will find comfort in the Macedonia Memorial Park. Honoring his wife, Schollian started a foundation to pay burial costs for families who cannot afford […]
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Mary Our Queen parishioners celebrate new sanctuary groundbreaking
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 2, 2017PEACHTREE CORNERS—Under a gray sky, with temperatures struggling to get out of the 30s, hundreds of parishioners applauded, followed by a collective “Amen,” as church leaders and construction officials broke ground for a new sanctuary building Oct. 29. The groundbreaking ceremony marked a new chapter in the history of Mary Our Queen Church. The faithful […] Full Story
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New video series supports youth leaders who ‘accompany’ teens
By PRISCILLA GREEAR Special to the Bulletin
Published November 2, 2017SMYRNA—The Office of Faith Formation and Discipleship of the Archdiocese of Atlanta has launched the first video training series based on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ framework for youth ministry. A nationwide collaboration, the series is a pithy digital fusion of creative juices to bolster volunteers who are “Called to Accompany” youth. The archdiocese […]
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‘Repairing the World’ offers evening of perspectives, friendship
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 2, 2017ATLANTA—More than 180 people gathered for an evening of discussion and forging new friendships Oct. 28 in celebration of the 52nd anniversary of “Nostra Aetate.” “Repairing the World: Understanding Our Shared Responsibility,” hosted by the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the American Jewish Committee Atlanta Regional Office, was held at The Temple in midtown Atlanta. Representatives […]
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Serrans to honor sisters with appreciation event
Published November 2, 2017
ATLANTA—The Serra Club of Atlanta will have its annual sisters’ appreciation event on Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, 6700 Riverside Drive, in Atlanta. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory will celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. A registration and social will follow Mass. A catered dinner in honor of the sisters serving in […]
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New bishop celebrates Mass at VA Hospital
By Michael Alexander, Staff Photographer
Published October 20, 2017ATLANTA–Bishop Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III made his first visit to the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, where he celebrated Mass in the chapel to a capacity crowd. The liturgy took place on Oct. 2, the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels. During the bishop’s homily he asked the congregants if they had a name […] Full Story
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Cathedral to offer music of Tavener for All Souls Mass
Published October 19, 2017
ATLANTA—The Cathedral of Christ the King will have Mass for the Feast of All Souls on Thursday, Nov. 2. The Mass, featuring the chants of the Requiem Mass and the music of Sir John Tavener, will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Cathedral is located at 2699 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta. Msgr. Francis McNamee, cathedral rector, […]
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Marist School president elected vicar general of Society of Mary
Published October 19, 2017
ATLANTA—Marist School in Atlanta has announced that Marist Father John Harhager, who has served as the school’s president for the past 10 years, has been elected vicar general of the Society of Mary, the religious congregation of priests and brothers that has owned and operated the school since 1901. In accepting his new role, which […]
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Magnificat speaker Nov. 11 will tell of God’s ‘lesson plans’
Published October 19, 2017
ATLANTA—The speaker for the November Magnificat meal will be Diane Bates, of Grapevine, Texas, who will relate how she has been led by God’s “lesson plans” from an intense career in research chemistry to a dependence on daily grace for the challenges of serving her family and in ministry. The Magnificat meal will be held […]
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‘Repairing the World’ honors Nostra Aetate anniversary
Published October 19, 2017
ATLANTA—Oct. 28, marks the 52nd anniversary of “Nostra Aetate,” the Second Vatican Council document that transformed the Catholic Church’s approach to Judaism after centuries of troubled relations. To commemorate the anniversary, the American Jewish Committee Atlanta Regional Office and the Archdiocese of Atlanta will host a community event, “Repairing the World: Understanding Our Shared Responsibility,” […] Full Story
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Office of Catholic Schools to host town hall meeting
Published October 19, 2017
ROSWELL—The Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta will hold a town hall meeting Thursday, Nov. 2, to gather input for the office’s strategic planning. All key stakeholders—parents, employees, guardians, parishioners, and more—are invited to participate in this meeting, the third of three taking place this year. This final meeting will be held […]
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Lawyer returns to Catholic Charities Atlanta to lead immigration legal services
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2017ATLANTA—Amy Fairchild Haer was a newly minted lawyer when she found herself handling cases based on obscure sections of the country’s complex immigration laws. “I was doing whatever walked in the door,” she said. That turned out to be doing a lot of talking with natives of Central America who had fled violence. Some were […]
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St. Pio of Pietrelcina relics tour makes stop at Holy Spirit
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2017ATLANTA—A half dozen relics of the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina drew crowds of believers to Holy Spirit Church in Atlanta Oct. 3 for veneration and prayer. The relics, brought from Italy to the United States, made the only stop in the southeast U.S. as part of a national tour sponsored by the Saint Pio […] Full Story
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Red Mass proffers time to pray for ‘servants of justice and mercy’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2017ATLANTA—Judges, attorneys and others who administer justice came together Thursday, Oct. 12, for the annual Red Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Atlanta. Wearing red scarves over their black judicial robes, some 50 judges led the procession into the landmark church, followed by several deacons and priests, Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III […]
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From division to evolving dialogue
Published October 19, 2017
ROSWELL—A joint prayer service between St. Andrew Church and Cross of Life Lutheran Church, both in Roswell, will commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The service is planned for Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Church, 675 Riverside Road in Roswell Father Dan Fleming, pastor of St. Andrew, is co-host of […]
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Parish energy audits identify areas of attention
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2017ATLANTA—An energy audit of a dozen area parishes and schools has resulted in a map that could help parishes redirect money from energy bills to mission projects. The audits identified some $600,000 in total costs in implementing the recommendations, with forecast savings of $900,000 over a decade. The pilot project between the Archdiocese of Atlanta […] Full Story
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Reformation Day events set
Published October 19, 2017
ATLANTA—In October 2016, Pope Francis and leaders of the Lutheran World Federation launched a year of activities to mark the 500th anniversary in 2017 of Martin Luther’s efforts to reform the church. The pope encouraged Catholics to commemorate the event by focusing on concrete ways to strengthen doctrinal agreements reached by Catholic and Lutheran theologians. […]
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Green Mass reflects on ‘grandeur and goodness’ of God’s creation
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2017ATLANTA—Worshipers gathering at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Oct. 4, prayed for the strength to teach others to share and care for God’s creation. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, joined by scientists, environmental stewards and college students, celebrated the second annual Green Mass at the […]
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Atlanta Catholics open hearts to stranded Puerto Ricans
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff writer
Published October 6, 2017ATLANTA—Several residents of Puerto Rico stranded in Atlanta found haven with the Catholic community after Hurricane Maria devastated their island home. Many groups and individuals helped the seven travelers during their extra-week stay in Atlanta. They returned to the wrecked island on Thursday, Sept. 28. The three priests and four lay people were in Atlanta […]
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Enduring, esteemed Georgia Bulletin editor retires
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 5, 2017ATLANTA—Gretchen Keiser retired on Sept. 30 as editor of The Georgia Bulletin, having served under five archbishops for nearly four decades as a pillar of the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s communications. Keiser feels privileged to have devoted her career to the Catholic press. “The sense that this was a gift to me has never really left,” […]
