2022
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Atlanta’s only basilica celebrates historic building’s dedication
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 7, 2022The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the oldest faith communities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is marking 125 years since the dedication of the historic red brick church.
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Keep the creche in Christmas, pope urges
By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
Published December 4, 2022Stopping to gaze at and perhaps pray before a Nativity scene is one of the best ways to remember the real meaning of Christmas, Pope Francis said.
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Turning loneliness into a prayer
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published November 30, 2022I came down with a cold last Sunday. One of those raging, exhausting colds that seem to take over your entire being. Of course, I didn’t want to share it with anyone, so for the past week, I’ve been alone.
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Becoming a better companion of Christ
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER III, Commentary
Published November 29, 2022I recently attended an eight-day silent directed retreat in order to discern more deeply how the Lord is leading me as a bishop.
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‘Tolton: From Slave to Priest’ a story of grace and bravery
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 28, 2022The Lyke House Catholic Center at Atlanta University Center, St. Mary’s Academy and Our Lady of Assumption School hosted performances of a one-man show on the life of Father Augustus Tolton in early November.
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Archdiocesan choir prepares for Advent concert
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 28, 2022“Come Let Us Adore: An Evening of Carols and Scripture” featuring the archdiocesan choir, will be Dec. 16 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
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Faithful invited to Italy for spiritual pilgrimage in 2023
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 27, 2022The Georgia Bulletin will host a pilgrimage to Italy to honor St. Padre Pio and view sites of eucharistic miracles April 11-20, 2023.
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Giving thanks to God
Published November 23, 2022
In this season of Thanksgiving, the campus minsters of the three archdiocesan high schools–Blessed Trinity High School, St. Mary’s Academy and St. Pius X High School–share reflections on gratitude.
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Thanks be to the columnists
By DR. DAVID KING, Ph.D.
Published November 22, 2022As a boy, then an adolescent, and eventually a college student and adult, I read newspapers every day; I can’t imagine beginning a day without a paper, whether in print or online. The paper is as crucial as morning coffee.
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The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception distributed 200 Thanksgiving dinner kits
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 22, 2022Members of the Shrine of Immaculate Conception in downtown Atlanta prepared Thanksgiving dinner kits to help older adults, school families and its community market. It’s a nearly 20-year tradition on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
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Living what we profess
By FATHER RICHARD WISE, Commentary
Published November 20, 2022According to Pope Benedict Emeritus XVI, the church has three obligations: “Evangelize, worship and care for the poor.”
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Remembering the timeless treasures of childhood
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published November 14, 2022Life was blissful before I learned how to tell time. No concept of hours, minutes or seconds hounded my sister and myself, as we scampered across the yard behind the family townhouse.
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Bright spots in the realm of vocations
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, S.M.
Published November 11, 2022There is good news here in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in the realm of priests and religious orders.
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Continue to pray, support vocations to serve Atlanta community
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 11, 2022During National Vocation Awareness Week, Archbishop Hartmayer offered a picture of vocations in the archdiocese saying Atlanta offers a satisfying and fulfilling experience of liturgy, ministry and diversity.
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Sisters enliven faith in Cedartown
By ANDREW NELSON acnelson@georgiabulletin.org
Published November 11, 2022The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ live together, pray together and seek to be of service to those who ask for it. Since arriving in early 2022, these four sisters have taken up residence in downtown Cedartown.
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The joy of vocations
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2022Clergy in the Archdiocese of Atlanta share their joy in ministry and how it encourages more religious vocations.
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Family, community support and encourage priests
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2022Support from both community and family, as well as ongoing formation, is vital for priests. November 6-12 is National Vocation Awareness Week.
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Seven Sisters emphasizes power of prayer for priests
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 10, 2022The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed daily for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop. In the archdiocese, the apostolate first formed at St. Pius X Church.
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Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates 110 years
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2022Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Atlanta celebrates its 110th anniversary on Nov. 22. The parish will mark the anniversary with Masses, a special concert and a day of service.
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Priest formation process updated
By MAUREEN SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 10, 2022In July of this year, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved an update to the document that outlines how the formation of priests should happen in dioceses.