2023
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New parish preschools director named
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 14, 2023Longtime educator Jennifer Hughes is the new director of parish preschools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Rescuing a baby turtle in a moment of God’s grace
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published August 14, 2023I was walking along the shore with my cousin’s husband and his sister on an ordinary evening, when something extraordinary happened.
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School leaders look ahead to new year
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 11, 2023Schools around the Archdiocese of Atlanta opened their doors beginning Aug. 7 for students, from the youngest starting in pre-K to seniors relishing their final year of high school. Three school administrators share their communities’ preparations for the year ahead.
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The importance of education
By BISHOP JOHN N. TRAN
Published August 11, 2023As students begin a new school year, I feel a bit out of place. This is the first time since I was ordained a priest 31 years ago that I don’t have to prepare for a new school year.
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Archbishop Hartmayer praises CRS work in Honduras
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published August 11, 2023As a member of the Catholic Relief Services Board of Directors, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., traveled to Honduras this summer to witness the agency’s lifesaving work there.
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Catholic Charities builds community, fosters academic success for Atlanta’s newcomers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 9, 2023With the assistance of Catholic Charities Atlanta many refugee families have found safety in the United States. The organization’s after-school tutoring program helps the children of these families to flourish academically and emotionally.
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Atlantans share ‘mountaintop experience’ at National Black Catholic Congress
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
Published August 9, 2023Held every five years, the National Black Catholic Congress brings together Black and African Catholics from across the nation to celebrate faith and culture. With two agendas for adults and youth, the event included Masses, prayer and presentations on issues facing the community.
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Light of Our Parish Life: Adoring Christ before serving others
By ALEXANDER BROWN, Special to the Bulletin
Published August 2, 2023Have you considered the role of adoration in your parish’s service? The youth leadership team at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church gathers monthly for adoration to strengthen their spiritual relationship.
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Travel: Belinda Held’s lifelong vocation
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published July 21, 2023For Belinda Held, sharing her love of travel with others is a vocation. Held has been working with The Georgia Bulletin for more than a decade to organize pilgrimages and accompany travelers to places of spiritual significance from the Holy Land to Europe and beyond.
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A second look at what heaven will be like
By ALEX BROWN and ANDREW McGOVERN
Published July 20, 2023Heaven, besides God himself, is one of the highest things to think about and a main purpose of philosophy and theology—seeking to know what will happen after this life.
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Transfiguration Church Ladies Auxiliary celebrating 20 years
Published July 19, 2023
The Ladies Auxiliary of Transfiguration Church has reached a significant milestone, celebrating its 20th year of existence.
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Student wins national handwriting competition
Published July 19, 2023
Lexi Pham, who just completed the 5th grade at St. John the Evangelist School, was selected the 5th-grade Grand National Champion in the 32nd annual Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest.
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Production of ‘Garden’ a part of the Eucharistic Revival
By JOEY MARTINECK
Published July 17, 2023I’m 18 years old and my college roommate calls me over to watch a video clip: a dramatic skit entitled “Lifehouse Everything.” Immediately, I’m drawn in by the music and actors. As the scene progresses, I feel my heart do a flip inside my chest.
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A new creation
By WILLIAM FREIDANK
Published July 17, 2023Love is the essence of man’s heart; faith is belief in its perfection and hope struggles in the middle to bring them together.
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Catholic summer travel in Georgia
By ANNAGRACE DESSEZ
Published July 14, 2023Georgia is full of vast, beautiful places. God’s design is evident through nature, in ornate buildings and in the people you meet. While you may want to visit a classic tourist destination like Panama City Beach or Hilton Head Island, consider seeking God’s presence in the amazing places here in Georgia.
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A day of childhood games for young adults
By BENEDICT ESPOSITO
Published July 13, 2023The young adult group at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 20/30 Somethings, is bringing Field Day back on Saturday, Aug. 19—a perfect way to meet new people and have fun.
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Catholic Metro Sports announces fall registrations
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published July 10, 2023At more than 16 parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Atlanta, students from Catholic and public schools are teaming up on soccer fields and basketball courts while their parents get to know each other on the sidelines.
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Inside prison with St. Michael and St. Teresa of Avila
By LAURETTA HANNON, Special to the Bulletin
Published July 7, 2023I traveled to the state women’s prison to give a writing workshop. To hopefully encourage the ladies to reflect on and write about their lives and even gain some insights and clarity.
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Youth baseball from a Catholic parent’s perspective
By DAVID A. KNG, Ph.D.
Published July 7, 2023My family and I returned last week from a wonderful trip to Cooperstown, New York, the site of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and the mythical home of our national pastime.
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Meeting the man of sorrows in a parking lot
By LORRAINE MURRAY, Commentary
Published July 7, 2023I went to the grocery store to pick up two items. The car’s air-conditioner poured out icy air to protect me from the heavy heat of summer.
