Copyright (c) 2008 The Georgia Bulletin http://www.georgiabulletin.org/ Catholic news happening in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and around the world from the The Georgia Bulletin 25774 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/us-1/?s= SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) -- Calling recent nationally broadcast comments by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "in serious conflict with the teachings of the Catholic Church," Archbishop George H. Niederauer of San Francisco invited the Catholic lawmaker "into a conversation with me" about church teaching on abortion, the beginning of human... 25775 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/us-2/?s= WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Positioning himself as a Republican outsider, Sen. John McCain pledged to reform politics as usual in the nation's capital while upholding a culture of life as he began the final two months of the long presidential campaign. Accepting his party's nomination for president Sept. 4 in St.... 25776 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/us-3/?s= BATON ROUGE, La. (CNS) -- Catholic Charities USA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are joining in a new pilot program that aims to help hurricane victims receive federal and state assistance they need with less hassle and red tape. If people cannot return to their homes... 25777 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/us-4/?s= WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, La., was spared the worst of Hurricane Gustav, which roared through Louisiana Sept. 1. Most of the diocese's 39 parishes suffered some kind of damage to their properties, according to Bishop Sam G. Jacobs of Houma-Thibodaux, but he said he knew that at... 25778 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/us-5/?s= TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CNS) -- The executive director of the Florida Catholic Conference said he is disheartened by a Sept. 3 ruling by the Florida Supreme Court that prevents voters from deciding whether the state constitution should be amended to allow public funding of faith-based and school-choice programs. In August a... 25779 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/us-6/?s= WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The economy will be a key factor in choosing a president this fall for Ithaca, N.Y., resident Kathryn Hughes and her husband, who are struggling financially to send two children to college and assist another daughter who is a single mother with three young children. As a... 25780 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/us-7/?s= WASHINGTON (CNS) -- St. Paul was a Jew. An evangelist for Christ, yes. But always a Jew. His writings tell us so. "That's the hard thing for us (to understand)," said Jesuit Father Thomas Stegman, a biblical scholar who is associate professor of New Testament at Boston College's School of... 25781 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/us-8/?s= WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The quest to understand what God is saying in Scripture has been pursued for centuries. In the church's early days, Scripture was accepted largely on faith and any critical look was seen as distorting God's message. However, a more critical look at Scripture began emerging among Catholic... 25782 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/us-9/?s= ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) -- Catholic Republican politicians emphasized their party's pro-life platform at a Sept. 3 event held at the Hilton Garden Inn-St. Paul City Center in conjunction with the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback of Kansas, Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey, former... 25783 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/world-1/?s= LONDON (CNS) -- The Vatican has authorized "severe cautionary and disciplinary measures" against a priest who served as spiritual director to the visionaries in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has written to Bishop Ratko Peric of Mostar-Duvno, whose diocese covers Medjugorje, to inform him that... 25784 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/world-2/?s= HAVANA (CNS) -- Church officials are working to deliver aid to the western Cuban province of Pinar del Rio, one of the areas hardest hit when Hurricane Gustav struck Cuba. Maritza Sanchez, director of Caritas Cuba, told Catholic News Service that arrangements were being made with the Cuban government to... 25785 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/people-1/?s= BEIRUT, Lebanon (CNS) -- Laith Kasshana left Baghdad, Iraq, early in 2007, when his 2-year-old daughter Media was an infant. In Baghdad, Kasshana's life was threatened and his brother was shot. "I felt so afraid," he told Catholic News Service. "Even today, when I talk about Iraq, I feel full... 25786 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/people-2/?s= OTTAWA (CNS) -- Father Raymond Gravel said he will step down as a Bloc Quebecois member of Canada's House of Commons after receiving an ultimatum from the Vatican. "My bishop had received instructions from Rome that I must make a choice between the priesthood and the calling of an MP... 25787 5 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/05/people-3/?s= INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) -- Emma Preuschl had heard the doubts and the words of caution many times in her life, and each time she found a way to deal with them: She ignored them. But this time was different for the 23-year-old Preuschl, a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish... 25746 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/airport/?s= Atlanta airport chaplains Deacon Don Kelsey, foreground left, and Deacon Mike Landaiche stand in the airport atrium. Their main function is to assist in meeting the spiritual needs of the traveling public and airport employees, but they also simply help those needing direction or guidance through the airport. (Photos... 25747 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/cca/?s= ATLANTA—Catholic Charities Atlanta and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, working together, have begun initial relief efforts to help evacuees of Hurricane Gustav arriving in the Atlanta area. Existing funds for services are severely limited at both agencies. Based on funding, Catholic Charities expects to provide professional case management... 25748 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/zarama/?s= ATLANTA—Msgr. Luis R. Zarama has been appointed by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to be judicial vicar for the Atlanta Archdiocese. He will keep his current position as a vicar general of the archdiocese. Father William King, a canon lawyer from the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa., has returned to his home... 25749 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/redmass/?s= ATLANTA—Three leaders in the Georgia legal community are to be honored at this year’s Red Mass. Judge John Ruffin Jr. of the Georgia Court of Appeals, William Brennan, director of the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, and Doug Ammar, executive director of the Georgia Justice Projects, will share the 2008 St.... 25750 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/rosalia/?s= I have a rather dangerous hermit streak. I often get so annoyed with people that I long to escape to some huge farm in the country, where the only residents would be squirrels and birds. But this is a selfish reason for living apart from people. The holy hermit leaves... 25751 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/seenandheard/?s= Father Ronald Knott’s final presentation to the Assembly of Bishops and Priests from the Province of Atlanta last Wednesday was probably the finest summation of the challenges that we bishops and priests face together in the contemporary ecclesial world today that I have ever heard. Both Bishop Boland and I... 25752 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/visto/?s= La última presentación en la Asamblea de Obispos y Sacerdotes de la Provincia de Atlanta que se celebró el miércoles pasado la realizó el Padre Ronald Knott. Probablemente fue el mejor resumen que he escuchado sobre los desafíos que nosotros los obispos y sacerdotes enfrentamos juntos en el mundo eclesiástico... 25753 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/cross/?s= How did you receive the Catholic faith? Perhaps it was from a faith-filled parent or grandparent; perhaps it was a treasure that was shared with you in adulthood, or perhaps many figures in your life helped you to deepen the gift of faith. In any case, the gift of faith... 25754 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/pa/?s= ATLANTA—Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory has announced the following new priest assignments. Archbishop Gregory has confirmed the recommendation of Marist Father Ted Keating, provincial of the Marist Fathers and Brothers, Atlanta Province, and has confirmed the appointment of Marist Father John H. Harhager as president of Marist School, effective Aug. 21.... 25755 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/homelands/?s= Sabina Jules of Holy Family Church, Marietta, left, and Josephine Atem, the mother of Father Henry Atem sing with the Cameroonian Catholic Choir. Ms. Atem, a member of St. Michael Church, Gainesville, servers as the choir’s director. (Photos by Michael Alexander) DECATUR—Caribbean rhythms, colorful African headdresses, and prayers uttered... 25756 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/pauline/?s= ATLANTA—Two churches in the Atlanta Archdiocese have been designated as pilgrimage sites during the Year of St. Paul, which began in June and concludes in June 2009. In a decree signed Aug. 25, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory named Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, and St. Paul the Apostle Church,... 25757 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/music/?s= Deanna Light, co-director of music and liturgy at St. Brendan Church, Cumming, guides participants in a workshop called, “Cantors: Leading People to God,” during the first Southeastern Liturgical Music Symposium, held Aug. 16 at Sacred Heart Church, Atlanta. (Photos by Stephen O’Kane) ATLANTA—The powerful voices of music ministers from... 25758 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/hispanic_ministry/?s= Jose and Esperanza Vera share some thoughts on being called to lay ministry during a table discussion. The couple attends St. Michael Church, Gainesville. ROSWELL—More than 250 Hispanic church leaders gathered for a one-day workshop to strengthen their efforts as “co-workers in the vineyard of the Lord.” The Hispanic... 25759 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/abg/?s= LILBURN— In an exploration of his own faith journey, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory told a group of Catholic women that he has never regretted his decision as an 11-year-old to become a Catholic, but he sorrows over bitter divisions within the church and the loss of so many Catholics who... 25760 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/transfig/?s= MARIETTA—Parishioners at Transfiguration Church have rolled up their sleeves to donate more than 10,000 units of blood. That means as many as 30,000 people in need of medical care benefited from their efforts. Members of the Marietta church were recognized by LifeSouth Community Blood Centers for their generosity in helping... 25761 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/pius/?s= Senior tailback Jonathan Carter (#4) hurdles a Marist defender during one of his six rushing attempts. Carter had a 58-yard run during the team’s initial play from scrimmage to set up St. Pius’ first touchdown. (Photos by Michael Alexander) ATLANTA—This year it was the first game of the season... 25762 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/local/2008/09/04/knights/?s= Parishioners at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Smyrna, enjoy the giant slide manned by the Knights of Columbus Council 12386 at the parish’s annual Summerfest and Kerrmeese Aug. 3. MARIETTA—St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Smyrna, held its annual Summerfest and Kermesse (church fundraising festival) at Jim Miller Park on... 25763 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/us-1/?s= WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Upholding its long-standing view that life begins at conception, the Republican Party decried the practice of abortion and repeated its call for a human life amendment to the U.S. Constitution in its 2008 political platform. Adopted Sept. 1 at the start of the GOP's national convention in... 25764 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/us-2/?s= WASHINGTON (CNS) -- When Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's vice-presidential nominee, disclosed her teenage daughter's pregnancy, the announcement stirred a whirlwind of political commentary. For some, it also put a necessary spotlight on the real issue of teen pregnancy. For those working with pregnant teens on a daily... 25765 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/us-3/?s= SEATTLE (CNS) -- Organizations ranging from disability-rights groups to medical associations oppose Initiative 1000, the Washington state ballot question that would legalize assisted suicide. But click on the Web site of physician-assisted suicide advocates and you'll find but one party identified as the opposition: the Catholic Church. Several links on... 25766 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/us-4/?s= DENVER (CNS) -- About 1,000 people showed up at Denver's Rude Park Aug. 28 to march in favor of comprehensive immigration reform. The rally, held to coincide with the Democratic National Convention in the city, ended a mile away in Lincoln Park. The march and rally were supported by a... 25767 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/world-1/?s= ROME (CNS) -- The Pontifical North American College welcomed its largest incoming class in 40 years Aug. 28 when 61 seminarians arrived. While classes at the pontifical universities in Rome do not begin until mid-October, the new students at the seminary sponsored by the U.S. bishops arrived early for orientation,... 25768 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/world-2/?s= VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Just as a president turns to his economic or military advisers for expert opinions on issues in those areas, the pope has his own team of biblical scholars for research and advice about the Scriptures. In fact, more than a year before the Vatican told bishops'... 25769 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/world-3/?s= LIMA, Peru (CNS) -- Catholic bishops in Peru's jungle dioceses have thrown their support behind indigenous organizations, calling on the government to negotiate with native peoples before passing laws that affect their lives and livelihoods. In an open letter released Sept. 2, bishops from six dioceses called on the government... 25770 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/world-4/?s= MANILA, Philippines (CNS) -- Catholic bishops in the southern Philippines will meet to find ways to promote peace in their region after the government announced it has ended peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Bishop Romulo de la Cruz of Kidapawan told the Asian church news agency UCA... 25771 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/people-1/?s= VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The superior of the Missionaries of Charity offered prayers to Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, asking for her intercession to stop the violence in India's Orissa state. Between the Aug. 26 anniversary of Mother Teresa's birth and her Sept. 5 feast day, thousands of people were... 25772 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/people-2/?s= NEW ORLEANS (CNS) -- There are bad days -- and then there are incredibly bad days. Cobble enough of those together, as Marine Maj. Gen. Douglas O'Dell did in August 2005, and the sobering result was "the worst month of my life," a snapshot of death and despair that won't... 25773 4 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/04/people-3/?s= DETROIT (CNS) -- Cardinal Adam J. Maida of Detroit said the city will survive the departure of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who resigned Sept. 4 as part of a plea bargain to avoid trials on numerous felony counts, as well as a gubernatorial hearing that could have forced his removal... 25732 3 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/03/us-1/?s= BILOXI, Miss. (CNS) -- "It could've been worse." "At least not as bad as Katrina was." "We dodged a bullet." "Whew!" Conversation along the Mississippi Gulf Coast seemed to be a litany of cliches the day after Hurricane Gustav made landfall in south-central Louisiana Sept. 1. Located in the northeast... 25733 3 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/03/us-2/?s= SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) -- Pro-life groups are asking California voters to approve a measure that would prohibit abortions involving underage girls until 48 hours after a parent or other family member has been notified. Proposition 4, commonly referred to as "Sarah's Law," qualified for the Nov. 4 ballot. It will... 25734 3 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/03/us-3/?s= WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A dialogue group made up of Catholics and Orthodox Jews has issued a statement defending the "special standing" of marriage between a man and a woman against efforts to classify same-sex unions as marriages. "We recognize that all persons share equally in the dignity of human nature... 25735 3 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/03/us-4/?s= WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Tom Giuliani eagerly participated in the academic year opening Mass at The Catholic University of America in Washington Aug. 28, not because it's the start of his senior year, but for how it unifies his faith and intellectual development. So, when Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl spoke... 25736 3 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/03/world-1/?s= VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- While St. Paul had a dramatic personal experience of the risen Christ and received a mission directly from him, he still had to be baptized and become part of the church community, Pope Benedict XVI said. "There is only one proclamation of the risen Lord because... 25737 3 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/03/world-2/?s= VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- After decades of widespread global acceptance of the cessation of all brain function -- brain death -- as true death, new questions are being raised, said an article in the Vatican newspaper. However, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, said the article did not reflect a... 25738 3 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/03/world-3/?s= NEW DELHI (CNS) -- The Catholic Church in India has petitioned the country's Supreme Court to protect Christian lives and property in Orissa state. Archbishop Raphael Cheenath of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar told the Asian church news agency UCA News Sept. 2 that the church decided to approach the highest court "as we... 25739 3 Sep 2008 http://www.georgiabulletin.org/world/2008/09/03/world-4/?s= NOGALES, Mexico (CNS) -- It's not uncommon for pregnant women who cross the U.S.-Mexican border illegally to have a miscarriage on their journey. Sister Maria Engracia Robles, a member of the Missionary Sisters of the Eucharist, knows this all too well. She also knows that unaccompanied women are the most...