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• 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 […]

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story | En Español

• 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,” […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• Jesus’ humble presence in Eucharist brings healing during service

  

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—The Divine Healer was present and adored in the Eucharist while providing needed grace to individuals and families June 16 during the healing service at the Eucharistic Congress. “Coming here is like a booster shot for your faith,” said Hal Todd, who attended with his wife, Kelly, and their three children, Mackenzie, 17, Sophie, […]

• Opening Mass calls faithful to put Eucharist at core of lives

  

  By SUZANNE HAUGH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—The mystery and miracle of the Eucharist took center stage June 16 for the opening Mass of the 22nd Eucharistic Congress at the Georgia International Convention Center. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory welcomed all to the Friday evening Mass, the “kick-off” event, where the local church, together with fellow Catholics and neighbors from near and […] Full Story

• SPC students’ summer enriched with learning program

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2017

  ATLANTA—A pilot enrichment program at St. Peter Claver Regional School in Decatur, made possible by the Christ Child Society of Atlanta, will help students avoid the summer academic slide. Fifty students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade are participating in the summer series on Wednesday mornings. The Christ Child Society funded the program to help students […] Full Story

• Starve Wars packers send meals and a piece of their hearts to West Africa

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—Jean Sawadogo scooped rice into the protein-rich packaged meal as he and his team worked toward the goal of making 100,000 meals. While people bustling around him were moved by compassion to be at the Starve Wars meal-packing event, Sawadogo and his wife, Pauline, had other reasons to give up their morning on Friday, […] Full Story

• Popes declare it, people welcome it; this is ‘the time of mercy,’ priest says

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—During the English track of the Eucharistic Congress, Father Michael Gaitley presented the second greatest story ever told—a story he believes proves divine mercy. Using history and humor, Father Gaitley told the engaging story of the connection between St. Faustina Kowalska and St. Pope John Paul II and how the world has come to […] Full Story

• Dancing, singing, fervent prayers are hallmarks of Spanish track at congress

  

  By DANIELA MORENO, Special to the Bulletin
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—Thousands of Catholics from throughout Georgia gathered once again at the Georgia International Convention Center June 17 to celebrate the 2017 Eucharistic Congress. As it does every year, Saturday morning started with the colorful, enthusiastic and faith-filled procession where participants sing, dance and worship with devotion before the presence of Jesus in the Blessed […] Full Story | En Español

• Faith infused with fun moves teens from fear to trust

  

  By PAYTON GRIFFIN, Special to the Bulletin
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—The middle school track at the Eucharistic Congress made its debut June 17 with an immense amount of energy and an unprecedented level of interaction for teens. Whether it was the time of Eucharistic adoration or the question-and-answer session with Bishop-designate Bernard E. “Ned” Shlesinger III, the praise concert or conversations with a renowned […] Full Story

• Dominican sister and saint’s daughter reflect on family power of holiness

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—It was all about family for English track speakers Sister Jane Dominic Laurel and Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla. The Dominican sister gave practical ways parents can help children “catch” the faith to make it their own. Molla shared her life’s work—to spread the example and spirituality of her mother, St. Gianna Beretta Molla. Sister […]

• 2017 Eucharistic Congress centers on the importance of Christ in the Eucharist

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—Like Joshua and his family, the thousands attending the 2017 Eucharistic Congress in the Atlanta Archdiocese were urged to make serving the Lord the foundation of their lives. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory told them June 17 he hoped the assertion of Joshua about his household was reflected in their minds and hearts as the […]

• Diverse Francophone community hears priest from Ivory Coast

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—“Bienvenue” read the sign welcoming participants to the evening Francophone track at the Eucharistic Congress on Friday, June 16. More than 50 French-speaking Catholics gathered in the Gulfstream Room of the Marriott Gateway Hotel to sing hymns and hear encouraging words from the speaker, Father Leon N’Zi. The group’s joy, as they sang “Roi […]

• Father Paul Zirimenya invites ASL track to the wedding feast of the Lamb

  

  By KATHY BYRNE, Special to the Bulletin
  Published June 23, 2017

  COLLEGE PARK—What do the wedding veil, the blood and water flowing from the side of Christ, and the holy Eucharist have in common? Using humor, personal stories and a colorful PowerPoint, Father Paul Zirimenya creatively answered this and other interesting questions in the American Sign Language track of the Eucharistic Congress. Father Zirimenya expanded the […] Full Story