LET US SERVE THE LORD -- Archbishop John R. Quinn, archbishop emeritus of San Francisco, serves as retreat-master for a four-day priest retreat held in Conyers. The archbishop offered spiritual and practical insights to priests of the archdiocese. His presentations were based on the Gospel of John. Archbishop Quinn leads about eight priest retreats a year around the country. In addition to serving as archbishop of San Francisco for 18 years, he also served as archbishop of Oklahoma City for four years. Archbishop Quinn is also noted for his research and writings concerning redefining the papacy.

COMING TOGETHER --Father Fernando Molina-Restrepo, left, parochial vicar at St. Michael Church, Gainesville, and Father Thomas Meehan, pastor of St. Anthony Church, Atlanta, listen during the morning talk of the presbyteral retreat Sept. 19. Some 60 priests from around the Archdiocese of Atlanta attended this year’s retreat. Said retreat coordinator Father James Schillinger, “It was one of the best turnout of priests in years, and we received a gracious welcome from the monastic community in Conyers.”

O PRAISE HIM -- Father Paul Berny, foreground, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Marietta, joins his brother priests in morning prayer during the priests’ fall retreat at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers. Father Berny planned the liturgy and music for the annual retreat.
Photos by Michael Alexander