2023
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Bread from Heaven
By PATRICK METTS, Special to the Bulletin
Published January 10, 2024We have heard the story of how Jesus was born in Bethlehem, which in Hebrew means house (bêth) of bread (lehem). Christ was laid in a manger, a feeding trough and presented to the world. Similarly, he is laid on a ciborium at every Mass, each day around the world.
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Seeing heaven in a wild bird
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published January 3, 2024I saw him on his back, lying on the sidewalk. He was trying to turn himself over, but was having no success. I stopped my car, got out and took a closer look, which made him flap around more violently, no doubt from fear.
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Professor Victor A. Kramer: Teacher, mentor, scholar and friend to Atlanta Catholics
By BY DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
Published December 31, 2023In this short earthly life, if you are lucky, or fortunate, or blessed, you meet one or two people who change the course of your journey.
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Archbishop Hartmayer encourages priests to read full text of ‘Fiducia Supplicans’
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 31, 2023In a Dec. 19 memo to archdiocesan priests, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer OFM Conv., encouraged them all to read the full text of the declaration, “Fiducia Supplicans, on the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings,” issued by the Vatican’s Discastery for the Doctrine of the Faith the previous day.
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Vatican note on blessings opens door to those seeking God, official says
By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
Published December 31, 2023The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s declaration on informally blessing same-sex couples or other non-married couples is a reminder that the Catholic Church and its pastors never close the door on people seeking God’s help, said a Vatican media commentary.
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Sustaining our priests with prayer
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, S.M.
Published December 30, 2023For us Catholics, centered on the reality of Christ in the Eucharist, priests are much of the binding that holds our family of faith together. In a very direct and personal way, they oversee the life of faith that we Catholics participate in.
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Corpus Christi’s facilities manager retires after 46 years at parish
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 28, 2023A fixture of Corpus Christi Church, Facilities Technician Milton Hawkins will retire Dec. 31 after 46 years of service. He has long appreciated “how faithful the parishioners are, how humble they are and how true they are to their faith.”
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Religious leaders join Archbishop Hartmayer to pray for peace
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 22, 2023Religious leaders from throughout the Atlanta region gathered in the sanctuary of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for a Dec. 13 ecumenical and interfaith prayer service for peace.
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Three Atlanta churches part of plenary indulgence for Greccio Nativity anniversary
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 21, 2023On the 800th anniversary of the “Nativity scene of Greccio,” the Apostolic Penitentiary is granting a plenary indulgence to all the faithful who, between now and Feb. 2, visit a Nativity scene in a church entrusted to the Franciscan Friars anywhere in the world. Three Atlanta churches are granted the privilege.
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If I were the devil
By LAURETTA HANNON, Commentary
Published December 20, 2023In 1965, Radio Legend Paul Harvey recorded a piece titled “If I Were the Devil.” It became his most famous recording. Here’s my version.
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Sister Margaret McAnoy remembered for five decades of service in Atlanta
Published December 19, 2023
Sister Margaret McAnoy, IHM, 89, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the IHM Senior Living Community in Michigan. She was 89 years old and served in various ministries in the Archdiocese of Atlanta for 50 years.
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Archbishop Hartmayer’s Christmas greeting
Published December 17, 2023
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta offers a Christmas message, praying that we experience anew, the depth of God’s love for each of us.
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Christmas is God’s love letter to the world
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published December 14, 2023Each year, I promise myself I’m going to approach Christmas calmly, but then, like a steam roller, the chores start flattening me.
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The precious gift of life
By BISHOP JOHN N. TRAN
Published December 14, 2023As we continue to prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas, my thoughts turn to the precious gift of life.
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Council to ask pope to authorize studies on key synod topics
By CINDY WOODEN, Catholic News Service
Published December 14, 2023The council of the Synod of Bishops will ask Pope Francis to authorize studies on the need to update canon law, revise the rules for priestly formation, deepen a theological reflection on the diaconate and other topics.
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Archdiocese of Atlanta to Join Georgia Life Alliance for Pro-Life Rally, March
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 14, 2023Finding common purpose with the Georgia Life Alliance, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will once again be represented at a rally and march around the State Capitol advocating for the unborn child in February.
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Catholic Charities Atlanta second collection December 24-25
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 14, 2023The second collection at Masses in the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will support the mission of Catholic Charities Atlanta. CCA served more than 11,000 neighbors in need last year through some 20 programs.
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Catholic Charities’ Christmas Connections is a sharing of blessings
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 14, 2023The spirit of giving is alive in Christmas Connections, a part of Catholic Charities Atlanta (CCA) for more than 25 years. This year’s outreach provided gifts to 939 families in need.
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History-making event on the horizon: National Eucharistic Congress
By ANDY LICHTENWALNER, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 6, 2023As the fruits of Rescue Atlanta and various initiatives around this archdiocese continue to unfold, we now set our sights on a national event—the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 17-21, 2024.
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The welcoming tradition of Atlanta’s Shrine
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 1, 2023At the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, it announces a “bold faith” lived by a “bold church.” And that’s how it’s been since it began. The parish recently marked its 175th anniversary.
