The Georgia Bulletin Recognizes Outstanding Seniors from the Class of 2012

Each year, The Georgia Bulletin recognizes seven seniors nominated by their Catholic high schools as students worthy of recognition, who particularly exemplify the finest qualities of the students at their schools. Meet this year’s “outstanding seniors” they’re a laudable group.

• Mercy Senior Relishes Chance To Study Abroad
• Senior Shares His Skills Inside, Outside Of Classroom
• Through Music, Holy Spirit Prep Senior Finds Healing
• Marist Student Hopes To Aid Immigrants In Future Career
• Pinecrest Senior Uses Love Of Game To Help Others
• St. Pius X Student Looks Forward To New Experiences
• Step By Step, BT Senior Overcomes Tragedy

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New Laws Restrict Abortion, Outlaw Assisted Suicide

ATLANTA-Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal recently signed into state law two bills that promote the sanctity of life: House Bill 954, which prohibits most abortions performed 20 weeks after fertilization, and HB 1114, which outlaws assisted suicide.

The signing took place May 1 following the passage of both bills and after a final vote on HB 954 that took place just about half an hour before the session’s close on March 29.

Photo: Gov. Nathan Deal signed the Fetal Pain (House Bill 954) and Assisted Suicide (House Bill 1114) bills on May 1. Supporters and sponsors of House Bill 954 gathered for a photo following the signing. They included (front row, l-r) Sybil Lash of Silent No More, Rep. Donna Sheldon of Dacula, Rep. Doug McKillip of Athens, Mary McKillip, Nancy Stith of Georgia Right to Life; (second row, l-r) Rep. Doug Collins of Gainesville, Mike Griffin of Georgia Right to Life, Rep. Ed Setzler of Acworth; (third row, l-r) Frank Mulcahy, executive director of the Georgia Catholic Conference, Pat Chivers, communications director for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Karen LaBarr and Dan Becker of Georgia Right to Life; and (back row, center) Steve Bowman of Georgia Right to Life. (Photo by Michael Alexander)

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Catholic Charities Holds Gala, Honors Georgia Nun

SMYRNA-Some 500 people attended the fifth annual Catholic Charities Gala on Thursday, April 19, drawing support from friends, raising funds for its programs, and honoring Mercy Sister Valentina Sheridan.

The event is the organization’s largest fundraiser, with all proceeds helping the agency serve its clients in their transitions from adversity to self-sufficiency. This year’s gala raised some $315,000 with additional donations still being received.

Photo: Sister of Mercy Valentina Sheridan, center, stands with Joe Krygiel, CEO, Catholic Charities Atlanta, left, and Deacon Bill Garrett, a 2012 board member of Catholic Charities Atlanta and president of Saint Joseph Mercy Foundation, after receiving the Archbishop John F. Donoghue Award.

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