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Roswell

• St. Peter Chanel confirmation conference parts ways with traditional preparation

  

  By C. DANIELS DUBOSE
  Published August 24, 2018

  ROSWELL—On a sunny Saturday morning in July, a caravan of SUVs and minivans formed at St. Peter Chanel Church in Roswell. One by one teenagers slowly exited the vehicles. Some had Starbucks cups in hand; others had notepads; all had cell phones. Once inside, they grabbed donuts and pieces of fruit for breakfast and stood […] Full Story

• With a pair of 10s, Blessed Trinity punches its ticket to the state championship

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published May 18, 2018

  ROSWELL—With joint state semifinal victories on May 15 over a common opponent, Kell High School of Marietta, the boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams at Blessed Trinity High School advanced to the May 19 state championship games. The boys defeated Kell 10-9 on their home field before a sizable crowd of supporters. The first half of […] Full Story

• State wrestling champion pays tribute to late mother

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published May 8, 2018

  ROSWELL—Although Blessed Trinity High School junior Vincent Baker shows a quiet demeanor, he smiles broadly when speaking of his mother and his wrestling career. A two-time Class AAAA state wrestling champion, Baker won his most recent title less than two weeks after the January death of his mother, Louise, from colon cancer. Baker’s mother was […] Full Story

• Blessed Trinity hosts qualifying track and field meet

  

  By MICHAEL ALEXANDER, Staff Photographer
  Published May 3, 2018

  ROSWELL—Twenty-three high schools, comprised of Class AAAA’s regions 3, 4, 7 and 8, competed during an April 28 sectional meet at Blessed Trinity High School’s stadium. The top eight competitors in each of the 16 track and field events qualified for the upcoming state championship. In addition to Blessed Trinity, Marist School and St. Pius […] Full Story

• Ambassador-student organizes team for Muscular Dystrophy

  Published March 26, 2018

  ROSWELL—Jack Milani is representing the Muscular Dystrophy Association by serving as a local ambassador. This year, he will participate in the 2018 MDA Muscle Walk, which raises funds for medical research to find a cure. The team’s name is Jack’s Joggers. His goal is to raise $5,000, and he’s more than halfway there. To donate […] Full Story

• Epiphany Byzantine Church announces Holy Week schedule

  Published March 22, 2018

  ROSWELL—The Epiphany of Our Lord Byzantine Church invites all to join a spiritual journey to Golgotha and the empty tomb of Easter this Holy Week. The church is located at 2030 Old Alabama Road, Roswell. The Holy Week schedule is as follows: Palm Sunday and the Feast of the Annunciation; Sunday, March 25, at 10 […] Full Story

• Alliance of the Two Hearts to offer Lenten retreat

  Published March 8, 2018

  ROSWELL—The Alliance of the Two Hearts will hold a Lenten weekend retreat on Saturday to Sunday, March 17-18, given by spiritual director Father Edgardo Arellano. All are welcome to attend. The retreat will be at the Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell, 909 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Father Arellano will celebrate the extraordinary form of the Mass (Tridentine) […] Full Story

• Queen of Angels teacher connects students to faith through literature

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published February 8, 2018

  ROSWELL—In Florida, Heather Beck first labored as a social worker after college and later taught fifth grade at a Title I public school with low-income families, deepening her passion for social service and advocacy. Now at Queen of Angels School in Roswell, she infuses her deep faith and social consciousness plus a good dose of […] Full Story

• Roswell parishioners gather for prayer, seek unity with Lutheran neighbor

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 27, 2017

  ROSWELL—Catholics and Lutherans prayed side by side in a series of recent gatherings five centuries after a German monk sparked the Protestant Reformation. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, at St. Andrew Church, Roswell, close to 150 members of the parish and members of Cross of Life Lutheran Church, Roswell, came together for prayer and song. Those […] Full Story

• St. Peter Chanel Knights’ race benefits special needs charities

  

  Published November 3, 2017

  ROSWELL—The Knights of Columbus of St. Peter Chanel Church, Council 13217, will have its fourth annual 5K run/walk event on Saturday, Nov. 18. The chip-timed 5K will raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia and other special needs charities of the St. Peter Chanel Knights. The run is a USATF certified course and takes place on […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• 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

• Blessed Trinity gets a 9/11 memorial, created with love by two sisters

  

  Published September 21, 2017

  ROSWELL—Kathleen and Ryan O’Donnell, students at Blessed Trinity High School, noticed in the fall of 2015 that their Roswell school did not have a public memorial, like other local schools, recalling the 9/11 tragedy. The sisters instead would ask their mom and dad to drive by other local memorials to pay respect to the victims […] Full Story

• PATH offers spiritual healing from pain of abortion

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published September 7, 2017

  ROSWELL—Jody Duffy, who became the director of Post Abortion Treatment and Healing in March 2016, knows firsthand the emotional and spiritual suffering of abortion, but also about the forgiveness available. In her work with PATH, Duffy helps men and women suffering from a long-past or recent abortion decision, including a special outreach to military veterans. […] Full Story | En Español

• Former students bring their own legacies to Queen of Angels

  Published August 24, 2017

  ROSWELL—A member of the first graduating class at Queen of Angels School returned this year to enroll her own daughter. It was a milestone for the Queen of Angels community in its 18 years. Danielle Montepare, class of 2000, dropped her oldest child off for kindergarten. Montepare’s daughter, Hannah, was greeted by her teacher, Melissa […] Full Story

• Heroes of today inspire students at annual speaking contest

  Published May 18, 2017

  ROSWELL—The Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic schools held their annual oratorical competition on May 2 at Blessed Trinity High School, Roswell. The event, sponsored by the Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial organization, marked the district round of the competition. Participants had first won their individual school level competition, earning the right to proceed to district level. After […] Full Story

• Blessed Trinity teacher gets a “High 5”

  Published May 18, 2017

  ROSWELL—Blessed Trinity High School math teacher Amy Muller won a contest on FOX 5 Atlanta called “High 5 for Teachers.” Viewers are invited to nominate deserving high school teachers and share what makes these teachers exceptional. Five finalists are then selected by FOX 5’s Good Day producers to be recognized and featured in a special […] Full Story

• Kiersten Schutz first in Roswell to earn AHG’s highest scouting award

  

  Published March 10, 2017

  ROSWELL—Kiersten Schutz, a member of American Heritage Girls Troop GA1412, earned American Heritage Girls’ highest honor, the Stars and Stripes Award. The final step of her five-year process was her Stars and Stripes project at the preschool at St. Andrew Church, Roswell, where she organized educational and inspirational hand-painted murals. Schutz is the first in […] Full Story

• Archdiocesan Catholic school teams excel in robotics, futuristic city designs

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 23, 2017

  ROSWELL—A team of first-timers took Queen of Angels School’s robotics skills to new heights. Team “Domo Arigato” earned a spot in the state competition of the FIRST LEGO League, where they faced the challenge of programing a robot to navigate a tabletop obstacle course and complete assignments. The team name, a Japanese term meaning “Thanks […] Full Story