Georgia
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Nichols to serve as new director of parish preschools program
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published October 5, 2017SMYRNA—Mary Jo Nichols is no stranger to Catholic schools. Now as the new director of parish preschools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Nichols will play an instrumental part in helping to grow Catholic early childhood education throughout north Georgia. Nichols assumed the director position from Terry Graham, who retired this summer. Nichols began her career […]
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Growth of preschools program highlight of Graham’s tenure
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published October 5, 2017SMYRNA—Terry Graham will miss everything about her job—except her commute. After 13 years as the director of parish preschools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Graham began her well-deserved retirement this summer. Mary Jo Nichols, former director of the Holy Family Church Preschool in Marietta, is now serving as Graham’s successor. “When you love your job, […]
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International stewardship speakers examine faith practices of millennials
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 5, 2017ATLANTA—With two youngsters in tow to Sunday Mass, things can get forgotten, like cash, which Ryan Johnson admitted he rarely carries. He’d love the option to use his mobile phone to donate to a cause at the parish on the spur of the moment. “We like cashless, paperless, checkless,” said Johnson, a millennial Catholic. The […]
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Three times the best: St. John the Evangelist gets Blue Ribbon
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published October 5, 2017HAPEVILLE—On Sept. 28, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos named St. John the Evangelist School in Hapeville a 2017 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, the school’s third time to earn the designation. The Hapeville school received the honor previously in 1994 and 2010. The Council for American Private Education nominates exemplary, high performing non-public […] Full Story | En Español
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Archbishop Gregory invites all to Share the Journey gathering
Published October 5, 2017
ATLANTA—Local Catholics are being encouraged to join in the Share the Journey initiative espoused by Pope Francis, which kicked off Sept. 27. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has invited the local Catholic community to join him and leaders of other faiths in welcoming migrants and refugees who have settled in the Atlanta area as part of […]
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Nichole Golden named as new editor
Published October 5, 2017
ATLANTA—Nichole Golden is the new editor of The Georgia Bulletin. The appointment, effective Oct. 1, was announced by Mary Anne Castranio, executive editor of the newspaper. Golden succeeds Gretchen Keiser, who retired at the end of September. Castranio said, “Nichole’s work as an accomplished reporter and storyteller has been invaluable, as well as her willingness […]
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Father Daniel Ketter appointed Atlanta’s judicial vicar
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 5, 2017SMYRNA—Father Daniel Ketter was recently appointed the judicial vicar of the Metropolitan Tribunal by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory. Ordained in 2008, Father Ketter has served in the archdiocesan Tribunal since 2015. He earned a licentiate in canon law that same year from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Father Ketter is a 1988 graduate […]
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St. Anthony of Padua Church to host social justice forum
Published October 5, 2017
ATLANTA—St. Anthony of Padua Church will have its first social justice forum Sunday, Oct. 22, at 10:15 a.m., following the 8:30 a.m. Mass. The church is located at 928 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., SW, in Atlanta. The Sybil M. Robinson Social Justice Forum will feature the program, “When the Innocent are Imprisoned.” Guest speakers will […]
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Youth in Mission scholarships available
Published October 5, 2017
ATLANTA—Do you or anyone you know plan to travel on a mission trip in 2018? Youth in Mission helps eligible middle school, high school and college students who want to serve on mission trips, but lack the funds to get there. Last year, Youth in Mission awarded 35 scholarships to local youth for their 2017 […] Full Story
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Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces 2017 spring grant awards
Published September 21, 2017
ATLANTA—The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 38 grants totaling $146,000 for the 2017 competitive spring grant cycle. These grants will support the Catholic community through a variety of causes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The Catholic Foundation attracts, professionally manages, and invests gifts to support the current and long-term financial needs of parishes, schools, […] Full Story
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Blue Mass honors generosity, heroism of first responders
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 21, 2017ATLANTA—As Georgians prepared for the arrival of Tropical Storm Irma, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory celebrated the annual Blue Mass Sept. 8 at the Cathedral of Christ the King to pray for those who help others in emergencies. Before the Mass began at the Peachtree Road cathedral, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department raised an American flag […] Full Story | En Español
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Parish builds warm community with Brookhaven police officers
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published September 21, 2017BROOKHAVEN—The Adopt-A-Cop ministry of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, launched in late February, is helping parishioners forge relationships with officers of the Brookhaven Police Department. The ministry has grown by leaps and bounds as 144 parish families have adopted 54 employees of the department, which has 65 sworn police officers. Anne Stephens, parish communications […] Full Story | En Español
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Pinecrest Academy inaugurates new Athletics Hall of Fame with four inductees
By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
Published September 21, 2017CUMMING—Three former students and a coach became the first inductees into Pinecrest Academy’s new Athletics Hall of Fame Sept. 16. The initial inductees include two sisters, 2007 graduate Leanne Cassandra and 2008 graduate Christi Cassandra; 2008 graduate Michael Metz, now an Archdiocese of Atlanta transitional deacon; and the school’s first varsity head football and baseball […]
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At Deo Gratias Mass, the Catholic Foundation marks 25 years of giving
By CATHY WEAVER BISCAN, Special to the Bulletin
Published September 21, 2017ATLANTA—“How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good he has done for me?” This passage from the Book of Psalms appears in the brochure of the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, challenging Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta to ponder the tangible ways in which they can give back to […]
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Weekend woes for Blessed Trinity softball
Published September 21, 2017
ROSWELL–Blessed Trinity High School’s softball team faced two opponents at home, Sept. 16, that are pretty challenging competitors on the road: Woodstock’s River Ridge High School and Marietta’s Pope High School. In the second inning of the first game against River Ridge, Blessed Trinity scored the first run on an RBI double by junior third […] Full Story
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Mercy has back-to-back volleyball victories
Published September 21, 2017
FAYETTEVILLE—In the first of two volleyball matches Sept. 14, Our Lady of Mercy High School defeated Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High 2-0 (25-8, 25-9) in the first match ever held between the two teams. Junior Tamia Hall led Mercy with five kills and one block. Senior Vanessa Smith had three kills and eight aces. Senior […]
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Archbishop celebrates Mass of thanksgiving at St. Peter the Rock
By JOHN ELLIS, Special to the Bulletin
Published September 21, 2017THOMASTON—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory visited St. Peter the Rock Church in Thomaston Aug. 13 to celebrate a thanksgiving Mass and confirmations. On behalf of the parish, Father Liem Nguyen, pastor, welcomed Archbishop Gregory and guests at the beginning of Mass. Father Nguyen thanked the archbishop for his love, care and support of the parish. He […]
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Graduate of Pinecrest Academy explores military career
Published September 21, 2017
CUMMING—Pinecrest Academy 2016 graduate Jake Mangan, who received a four-year Naval ROTC Marine Option scholarship at Auburn University, spent his summer doing career orientation training, during which he experienced the three major communities of the Navy and the Marine Corps. He had attended Pinecrest Academy from preK through 12th grade. During his time with the […]
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Local Catholic high school seniors named National Merit semifinalists
Published September 21, 2017
ATLANTA—The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These high school seniors have an opportunity to earn financial scholarships as National Merit Scholars. The semifinalists attending Catholic schools in the archdiocese are: St. Pius X High School, Atlanta: Ethan P. Hennessey, Lauren M. […]
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National math award goes to Marist School faculty member
Published September 21, 2017
ATLANTA—Marist School mathematics teacher Rand Wise has received the Edyth May Sliffe Award for Distinguished Teaching in Middle School and High School for his work with the American Mathematics Competitions program, which is sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America. The Edyth May Sliffe Award is given annually to approximately 20 teachers in the United States. The […]
