2022
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Renovated sacred spaces are gifts to Duluth parish
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022After nearly three years, St. Monica Church is embracing their newly renovated worship space. Renovations included interior renovations of the narthex, sanctuary, nave and adjourning areas.
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Catholic athletes sign on to play collegiate sports
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022Catholic athletes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta made commitments to play collegiate sports on National Signing Day, Feb. 2.
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Sharing in the Lord’s cross
By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, OFM Conv.
Published February 16, 2022The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (Feb. 11) is designated as World Day of Prayer for the Sick. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the institution of the day of prayer.
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Catholics to share ‘hopes and dreams’ as synod listening sessions get underway
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2022The Archdiocese of Atlanta is moving into the public phase of the synod, as believers gather in church halls and online for prayer-filled moments to understand “communion, participation and mission.”
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Eight new deacons called to ‘sacramental service’
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2022Archbishop Hartmayer ordained eight new permanent deacons Feb. 5 at the Cathedral of Christ the King to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Marist School alumnus coaches Rams to Super Bowl victory
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 14, 2022Coach Sean McVay, graduate of Atlanta’s Marist School, led the Los Angeles Rams to victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13. He is the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl championship in NFL history.
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Artist Tracy Sands to speak at March Magnificat
Published February 9, 2022
The creator of “The Christian Alphabet” will be the guest speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for women to be held on Saturday, March 5.
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St. Joseph icon, blessed by pope, comes to St. Jude the Apostle Church
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 7, 2022St. Jude the Apostle Church was the first parish in the state of Georgia to host the Knights of Columbus 2022 Pilgrim Icon Program. Pope Francis opened the initiative in the fall of 2021 by blessing the pilgrim icon of St. Joseph.
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Looking at the big picture of our lives
By Lorraine V. Murray, Commentary
Published February 7, 2022We often forget how many things must go right for us to wake up each morning. Our hearts had to continue beating the entire night and our blood pressure had to remain at a safe level. We certainly didn’t choose these actions while we slept. Instead, God was watching over us.
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New healing ministry supports adult children of divorce
By DR. DANIEL MEOLA, Special to the Bulletin
Published February 7, 2022Through in-person and online retreat experiences, support groups, online and print resources, and more, Life-Giving Wounds wants every man and woman from a broken home to become cycle-breakers, and ultimately to find even within their wounds the Lord’s invitation to greater faith, hope and love.
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Power off and power up!
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER III, Commentary
Published February 7, 2022Recently I had a conversation with a young man about the challenges he faced in living his Catholic faith. He confessed that one of his greatest struggles was managing the use of his smartphone and the internet.
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Veteran St. Joseph teacher aims for students to be successful in school and beyond
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 7, 2022Even after more than 26 years in the classroom, Roseanne Cornejo still gets excited and anxious about the first day of school as she welcomes new learners.
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The blessings of mourning
By FATHER RICHARD R. ANDRE, CSP, Catholic News Service
Published February 6, 2022Five million people across the world are dead from a pandemic. Millions more have suffered economic devastation. Social systems that seemed stable now feel precarious. This is a worldwide collective experience of sorrow, combined with billions of families experiencing a sharper, more personal grief. How do we cope with such loss?
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St. John the Evangelist music teacher inspired by school family
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 4, 2022Ashley Broadwater found her love for music at an early age and continues her ministry as music teacher at St. John the Evangelist School. She is the school’s employee of the year.
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Catholic Schools Week honorees make indelible impressions
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 3, 2022Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated Catholic Schools Week Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As part of the celebration, one staff member from each Catholic school is recognized as employee of the year, as well as a principal of the year and parish preschool director of the year.
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Art, prayer and companionship goals of Rosary Makers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2022At Rosary Makers of America, women and men with disabilities gain valuable work experience, practicing social interactions and learning independence.
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Archbishop Hartmayer calls for building ‘a culture of life and love’ for pregnant women
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2022The Mass for the Unborn on Jan. 21 attracted scores of believers to the Cathedral of Christ the King. Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., delivered an impassioned homily, saying, “We must show all people we are for life.”
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Georgia Catholic Conference supporting bills to restrict abortion pills, repeal death penalty
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2022Bills on mental health, abortion pills and the death penalty are the focus of the Georgia Catholic Conference in this year’s legislative session.
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Spring fine arts performances begin
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2022Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will host concerts, spring plays, musicals and dance performances from February through May.
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The widowed and remarriage
By BILL CLARKE, Commentary
Published January 29, 2022When a married person loses their spouse, there is a period of necessary grieving while adjusting to a new single lifestyle. The potential for loneliness and lack of companionship is very real.