Georgia Bulletin

The Newspaper of the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta

  1. Christmas greetings from Archbishop Hartmayer

    “Like the shepherds on that holy night, let us not be afraid, for the message of Christmas is a message of hope—a hope that transcends time and circumstances,” says Archbishop Hartmayer.

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  2. Hispanic families embrace the Holy Family  

    “Las Posadas” is a popular Mexican devotion retracing Mary and Joseph’s journey to find lodging before securing shelter in the humble manger for the birth of Jesus.

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  3. Pope praises popular piety during first-ever papal Mass in Corsica

    Pope Francis became the first pope to celebrate Mass on the French island of Corsica Dec. 15, the third Sunday of Advent.

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  4. ‘The Farm’ aims to be a spiritual destination

    Our Loving Mother’s Children, a center in Rockdale County known as “The Farm,” has hopes to become a destination for believers, from families and individuals to parish communities seeking a quiet place for renewal.

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  5. St. Mary Church building project draws together community

    After overcoming a series of false starts and unexpected hurdles, the community of St. Mary Church in Toccoa celebrated the dedication of new additions to its campus Dec. 8.

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Local News

  • Atlanta

    Archdiocese of Atlanta announces cancellation of Eucharistic Congress

    The Archdiocese of Atlanta will not host the 2025 Eucharistic Congress due to budget constraints. Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the archdiocese, made the announcement about the June congress on Dec. 16

  • Atlanta

    #iGiveCatholic campaign raises more than $1 million in Atlanta

    This year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign raised nearly $1.1 million for Catholic schools, parishes and charities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. More than 3,000 donors helped fund essential projects and needs for 102 organizations in the archdiocese.

  • Austell

    Catholics 4 Habitat’s 50th build provides a safe home for Cobb family

    Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity and the Catholics 4 Habitat coalition celebrated the dedication of a new home for a local father and daughter. This is the coalition’s 50th sponsored build, marking a significant milestone for the group.

  • Atlanta

    Advent: Events of the season announced 

    From services to programs of lessons and carols, here’s a sampling of events in the Archdiocese of Atlanta marking this season of reflection.

  • Atlanta

    Building futures with Kitchen Cura 

    Four months ago, three novices started their journey with the Kitchen Cura, a transformative, food-focused internship at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center.  

  • Brookhaven

    Marist priests to leave Atlanta parish after 60 years  

    The Marists, formally known as the Society of Mary, will leave Our Lady of Assumption Church in the summer of 2025. The religious community’s priests have been the spiritual leaders of the Brookhaven parish since the mid-1960s.

  • Atlanta

    Two parishes awarded OCP grants to strengthen music programs

    Christ Our Hope Church and Cathedral of Christ the King received the OCP Parish Grant, supporting the two parishes’ liturgical and musical programs.

  • Atlanta

    Letters of Thanksgiving

    Gratitude is abounding this season. Guest contributors Patty Childs, superintendent of Catholic Schools; Frank Mulcahy, director of the Georgia Catholic Conference; and Sister Josefa Maria Chicoine, VHM, share what they are most thankful for in hopes readers will consider the blessings in their own lives.