Local News
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Atlanta
Archivist to take on role of vice chancellor for archdiocese
Angelique Richardson has been appointed vice chancellor for the Archdiocese of Atlanta by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.
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North Carolina
Archbishop Hartmayer ordains brother friar to the priesthood
Joyful prayer and song filled Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Graham, North Carolina, on April 25, when Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained to the priesthood his brother friar, Edgar Iván Varela, OFM Conv.
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Pennsylvania
Sister Sally White, educator and hospital chaplain, remembered
Sister Sarah Gardiner “Sally” White, GNSH, formerly Sister Frances Maureen, died on May 1. Raised in Atlanta, she served as the first principal of St. Jude the Apostle School and also ministered to cancer patients.
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Atlanta
Archdiocesan consecration to the Sacred Heart June 12
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at their spring assembly. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced that the diocesan consecration for the Archdiocese of Atlanta will be at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Atlanta
Georgia’s bishops remind faithful of obligation to participate in political life
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. of Atlanta, Bishop Stephen D. Parkes of Savannah and Atlanta’s auxiliary bishops are urging Catholics to be more engaged in political life.
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Jackson
No greater love: Jackson parishioner gives pastor gift of life
According to the National Kidney Registry, there are more than 90,000 people waiting for a kidney donation. Father Jose Kochuparampil of St. Mary, Mother of God Church was on that waitlist, until November 2025, when a parishioner walked into his office with a life-giving offer.
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Atlanta
From the Archives: A milestone in newspaper digitization
The archdiocesan Office of Archives and Records recently completed a major milestone of a project years in the making. Beginning in 2019, archivists have worked toward digitizing all issues of The Georgia Bulletin and making them accessible online.
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Kennesaw
Nashville Dominicans bring joy to classroom and community
Three sisters from the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation teach at St. Catherine of Siena School, bringing a joyful enthusiasm for learning and Jesus to the young students and the parish school community.
