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• The next Proclaim My Word Bible study to begin

  Published February 9, 2017

  ATLANTA—Proclaim My Word, a Bible study led by Keri Z. Allen, will begin a new session on Feb. 16 continuing through April 20. “The One and Only” is the theme for this discussion of St. Paul’s letter to the Galatians. He wrote this letter urging the new Christians to reject false gospels that would lead […] Full Story

• Youth in Mission presents 35 mission scholarships

  Published February 9, 2017

  MARIETTA—The charity Youth in Mission granted $17,050 in scholarships in December to 35 local youth struggling to fund their 2017 mission trips. The scholarship presentation took place Dec. 17 at St. Joseph Church. Families, mission representatives, Youth in Mission officers and board members, major supporters, Life Teen representatives and Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory were in […]

• In accused priest killer’s case, bishops urge mercy, reject death penalty

  By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
  Published February 2, 2017

  AUGUSTA, Ga. (CNS)—Saying “justice needs to be tamed by mercy,” Bishop Felipe J. Estevez of St. Augustine, Florida, and two brother bishops called Jan. 31 for the state of Georgia to drop the death penalty in the case of accused priest killer Steven J. Murray. “We have great respect for the legal system and we […]

• Archbishop’s Annual Appeal funds church’s most essential ministries, programs

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published January 27, 2017

  ATLANTA—The theme of the 2017 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, to be officially launched in parishes and missions during commitment weekend Feb. 18-19, is “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself.” Donations made to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal provide funding for the programs, ministries and services of the Catholic Church in north and central Georgia. The goal for this […]

• Blessed Trinity goes to the mat against Westminster, Pinecrest

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published January 27, 2017

  ROSWELL—The Blessed Trinity High School wrestling team hosted The Westminster School, Atlanta, and Pinecrest Academy, Cumming, Jan. 17. In a victorious sweep they outscored Westminster 54-15 in the first match and defeated Pinecrest 62-6 in the second match. The Pinecrest wrestling team, which made its debut in 2015, confronted two more experienced teams as it […] Full Story

• NFL’s Los Angeles Rams name Marist alum Sean McVay head coach

  Published January 27, 2017

  ATLANTA—The Los Angeles Rams, of the National Football League, named Marist School alumnus Sean McVay their new head coach Jan. 12. The announcement makes 31-year-old McVay the youngest head coach in NFL history. “I am incredibly honored by this opportunity and I want to start by thanking Mr. (Stanley) Kroenke and Kevin Demoff for their […]

• Holy Spirit Prep defeats Cristo Rey at home

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff photographer
  Published January 27, 2017

  ATLANTA—Holy Spirit Preparatory School faced a team Jan. 20 much like their own during the years when the Upper School started its athletic program between 2003 and 2005. Its opponent, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, in its third season of play, went down in defeat 71-18 on the basketball court. Yet it seems likely […]

• Jesuit priest, Father Jack Vessels, dies at 90

  Published January 27, 2017

  ATLANTA—A former director of Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Father John L. “Jack” Vessels, SJ, died Thursday, Jan. 19, in Opelousas, Louisiana. He was 90 years old, a Jesuit for 72 years and a priest for 59 years. His life will be celebrated in a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 2 […]

• Flawed 1973 abortion decision damages society, archbishop says

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published January 26, 2017

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory spoke of God’s wisdom and human folly at the 28th annual Mass for the Unborn, held Jan. 23 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. Students, parish groups and individuals gather each year to remember the Jan. 22 anniversary of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision […]

• Family, friends of Olga Woltering strengthened by her life of faith

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 26, 2017

  MARIETTA—Tim Woltering faced the impending funeral of his mother, Olga, killed in raw violence that struck her down Jan. 6 while among people picking up their luggage in the Fort Lauderdale airport. She and her husband, Ralph, planned to soon board one of their beloved cruises for his birthday when a gunman stepped out of […]

• Year of Mercy brings grace of sacramental marriage to waiting couples

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 26, 2017

  LILBURN—To bring souls closer to the heart of Christ during the Year of Mercy, the Atlanta brotherhood devoted to the Lord of Miracles and Our Lady of the Americas Mission in Lilburn extended caring hands to a number of Hispanic couples serving the church but unable to receive the Eucharist and other sacraments. Six civilly […]

• MLK Mass-goers urged to fulfill Isaiah’s vision, King’s dream

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 26, 2017

  ATLANTA—Prayers recited in 15 languages, a spirited choir singing songs of the civil rights era and women in brightly colored blue and white African dresses chanting and dancing as they escorted the Book of the Gospels: All showcased the diversity of the Catholic community at the observance of the birth of Atlanta’s own Rev. Dr. […]

• Former St. Thomas Manor now shelters women homeless in pregnancy

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published January 26, 2017

  EAST POINT—Once a Catholic personal care home for the elderly, the former St. Thomas Manor in East Point is now a place of new beginnings for women in crisis. The 10,000-square-foot building on Washington Avenue stood vacant for 10 years before its owner, the Archdiocese of Atlanta, donated it to Sheltering Grace Ministry in 2015. […]

• Judges, sponsors needed for CCHD youth multimedia art contest

  Published January 26, 2017

  SMYRNA—Justice and Peace Ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta seeks judges and sponsors for its Catholic Campaign for Human Development multimedia youth art contest in March. Students in grades seven through 12 will be participating in the contest, with the theme of “Being Neighbors in our Common Home.” The students are learning about the causes […]

• Parishes urged to help south Georgia tornado victims

  

  Published January 26, 2017

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory is encouraging parishes wishing to support tornado relief efforts in south Georgia to contribute to the American Red Cross. Fifteen people in south Georgia died Jan. 22 in severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Many families have been displaced from their homes. Archbishop Gregory contacted Savannah Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., and […]

• Blessed Trinity student collects clothes as a fresh start for former inmates

  Published January 12, 2017

  ROSWELL—Chris Schneider, a junior at Blessed Trinity High School, recently found a way to help men and women just getting out of prison. Wanting to aid them in getting started in their new lives, he initiated, organized and publicized an effort to collect clothing for newly released inmates. The clothing was stored in a classroom […] Full Story

• Lilburn Knights find sweet way to support Conyers monastery

  

  Published January 12, 2017

  LILBURN—The Knights of Columbus from St. John Neumann’s Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan Council 7923 sold bakery items from the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers after Masses during the Christmas season. The total sales came to $5,737. This was the first year for a sale of monastery items at the parish by the Knights. […]

• Sixty-five graduate from Knights disaster training

  Published January 12, 2017

  MARIETTA—Sal Gullo, state disaster coordinator for the Georgia Knights of Columbus, has announced expansion of the Knights’ disaster preparedness course offerings. Among topics covered in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training are light search and rescue, team organization, disaster medical operations, terrorism and fire safety. The training concludes with a disaster simulation. The CERT […] Full Story

• Trustees announce Sophia Academy will merge with Notre Dame Academy in August

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published January 12, 2017

  DULUTH—A merger between Sophia Academy in Atlanta and Notre Dame Academy in Duluth was announced Jan. 4 by the boards of trustees of both Marist schools. It will take place in August. The Atlanta school will move to the Notre Dame campus and become a new division of that academy. In announcing the merger, leaders […] Full Story

• OLM places second in state one-act play competition

  Published January 12, 2017

  FAYETTEVILLE—Drama students at Our Lady of Mercy High School won the first runner-up award at the Georgia High School Association’s (GHSA) One Act Play State Championship Nov. 5 in Macon. The OLM cast and crew of 27 students took the prize for their production of “Twelve Angry Jurors.” They won in the Class A private […] Full Story