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• At lively archdiocesan event, young adults assert commitment, potential as Catholics

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 6, 2017

  SMYRNA—Maria Moeakiola was one of the four women and three men huddled around a table, sharing their experiences as millennials in the faith. From discouraging experiences about being overlooked at parishes to the importance of being with others going through common experiences—whether a first job, relationships or living on their own—this diverse group had one […]

• Archdiocesan spelling bee declares winner after 14 rounds

  

  Published February 24, 2017

  SMYRNA—The Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Catholic Schools sponsored its annual Spelling Bee on Jan. 31 as a part of the Catholic Schools Week celebration. The competition was open to all winners of the archdiocesan elementary school level bees. Nineteen schools were represented by students ranging from grades four to eight. The Archdiocesan Spelling Bee […]

• Five honored for decades of nurturing faith lives of local teens

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published February 23, 2017

  SMYRNA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory honored leaders in youth ministry and graduates of a University of Dayton faith formation certificate program during a Jan. 30 awards luncheon at the Chancery of the archdiocese. The archbishop celebrated Mass in the chapel prior to the ceremony. He presented five Companions on the Journey Awards of the National Federation […] Full Story

• 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 […] Full Story

• Two from Atlanta observe Catholic efforts to help Rwandans

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published December 1, 2016

  SMYRNA—Ashley Morris and Kathy Montag, who traveled to Rwanda with Catholic Relief Services as diocesan delegates in September, both hope to return to the African nation. Morris is associate director of the Office of Intercultural and Ethnic Diversity of the archdiocese. Montag works in CRS Capacity Building and Justice and Peace Ministries of the archdiocesan […]

• Annual Chancery Fair Trade sale to be held Nov. 15

  By KATHY MONTAG, Special to the Bulletin
  Published November 4, 2016

  SMYRNA—Pottery made in Cameroon, colorful baskets from Bangladesh, Peruvian Nativity sets … the annual archdiocesan Fair Trade sale at the Chancery will feature these and other handcrafted goods and jewelry, as well as shade-grown organic coffees and chocolates, olive oil from the Holy Land and jams from Africa. The sale, through the initiative of Catholic […] Full Story

• Session to provide details on Georgia Bulletin pilgrimage

  Published November 4, 2016

  SMYRNA—An information session will be held Monday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., for those who are considering—or are already signed up for—the 2017 Marian shrines pilgrimage sponsored by the Georgia Bulletin. All are welcome to attend this event, which will be held at the archdiocesan Chancery in Smyrna, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, Smyrna. The […] Full Story

• Chancery staff treated to savory Hispanic feast by co-workers

  

  By DANIELA MORENO, Special to the Bulletin
  Published November 4, 2016

  SMYRNA—Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and all over the country events are held to honor the legacy and history of Hispanic cultures. This year, on Oct. 11, a group of Hispanic employees at the Chancery of the archdiocese decided to celebrate by cooking special meals from their […]

• Magazine to help young people during confirmation prep

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published October 20, 2016

  SMYRNA—The 8,000 young people preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will soon receive a gift of encouragement. The Office of Formation and Discipleship of the archdiocese will unveil The Mark—a magazine designed for confirmation candidates in the ninth and 10th grades. Katherine Angulo, associate director of youth ministry for […] Full Story

• Ground zero survivor keeps alive memory of 9/11 to honor those lost

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published September 22, 2016

  SMYRNA—Joe Dittmar credits split-second decisions and divine providence that he was able to make it out of the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Now he makes presentations to give a voice to those who died and to make sure they and the tragic events of 9/11 are not forgotten. […]

• Jam session brings a cool vibe to Chancery workday

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 19, 2016

  SMYRNA—Brendan Dudley jammed with a pianist and a saxophonist as he played the drums in the dorms of the Catholic University of America. “The three of us would rock out, have fun, and the hallway went crazy,” he said, surrounded by the drums of his trap set. The crew, dubbed The Incandescents, would count on […] Full Story

• Hispanic leaders challenged to take resources, put them to work in parishes

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin
  Published August 18, 2016

  SMYRNA—Over 90 Spanish-speaking leaders from about 30 parishes participated Aug. 6 in the annual Encounter of Hispanic Ministries, where they received formation, practical resources and inspiration to more intentionally grow and integrate their ministries in parishes and deaneries. They were then sent forth to catechize and evangelize the faithful and fortify Hispanic ministries across north […] Full Story | En Español

• Women leaders encouraged to be disciples

  By JEAN DRISKELL, Special to the Bulletin
  Published August 4, 2016

  SMYRNA—The Atlanta Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women held its annual leadership and networking seminar on Saturday, June 25, at the Chancery in Smyrna. The seminar included talks on the structure and mission of the AACCW and servant leadership, a report on the National Council of Catholic Women, and the various duties of officers in the […]

• Sale puts historic Catholic land ‘in friendly hands’

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published August 4, 2016

  SMYRNA—With the signing of a few documents on July 20, Cathedral of Christ the King parishioner Betsy Orr became owner of 200 acres surrounding the historic Locust Grove cemetery in Taliaferro County. The cemetery, dating to 1794, is where many of the earliest Roman Catholic settlers are buried and is the oldest Catholic cemetery in […]

• Tribunal offers sessions on ‘Marriage, Annulment and the RCIA’

  By KARREN DE BOW, Special to the Bulletin
  Published August 4, 2016

  SMYRNA—A June 11 presentation by the Metropolitan Tribunal on “Marriage, Annulment and the RCIA” for RCIA parish directors, team members and adult confirmation teams drew a fantastic response and exceeded all expectations. One hundred people registered for the two-hour session using online registration. They represented 42 parishes and missions of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Eight […] Full Story

• Alpha encourages college students to wrestle with faith questions

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published July 7, 2016

  SMYRNA—Scores of college-age women and men—from the questioning to the believer—are exploring fundamental Christian beliefs to get to know God better. For eight weeks, the archdiocesan Office of Formation and Discipleship is hosting Tuesday night gatherings with Alpha, an international evangelization program. Alpha is this year’s focus for On the Deck, the annual weekly gathering […] Full Story

• Georgia Bulletin to sponsor 2017 pilgrimage—with a special focus on Mary

  Published May 26, 2016

  SMYRNA—The Georgia Bulletin, newspaper of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is sponsoring a pilgrimage next year, with an emphasis on the Marian sites of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal, Our Lady of Lourdes in France and the Pilar Basilica, the number one Marian shrine in Spain. We invite you to join us on this spiritual, […] Full Story

• New program offers 40 grants to try local Catholic schools

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published May 12, 2016

  SMYRNA—Welcoming new students to archdiocesan schools is the goal of a pilot tuition reduction grant program announced May 12 by the Office of Catholic Schools. The Welcome Grant program of the Archdiocese of Atlanta will provide reduced tuition to families who want to give Catholic schools a try. The archdiocesan grant program is modeled after […]

• On the Deck is Alpha this summer

  Published May 12, 2016

  SMYRNA—On the Deck, a program of the Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Young Adult Ministry, will present Alpha on Tuesdays June 14 to Aug. 2 at the Chancery of the archdiocese, 2401 Lake Park Drive, SE, Smyrna. The free programs begin at 7 p.m. and are for college students, ages 18 to 25. Alpha is a chance […]

• Tree planting keeps acts of care for the earth in spotlight

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
  Published April 28, 2016

  SMYRNA—Justice and Peace Ministries of the Archdiocese of Atlanta encourages parish groups, schools and families to plant a Laudato Si’ tree in celebration of Earth Day 2016. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory launched the campaign by blessing and planting a donated white dogwood tree on the grounds of the Chancery in Smyrna April 21. The tree […]