March 7, 2024
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Dell’Anna offers powerful performance in ‘Cabrini’
By JOHN MULDERIG, OSV News
Published March 20, 2024In 1946, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini was canonized by Pope Pius XII. Four years later, she was named the patron saint of immigrants. To judge by the luminous profile “Cabrini” (Angel Studios), however, she might just as easily be regarded as the patroness of the indomitable.
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Sister Miriam Mendoza brings guidance, light to Hispanic community
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 12, 2024Sister Miriam Mendoza has joined the Archdiocese of Atlanta to work in the Hispanic and Latino Ministry and with the Office of Vocations. She is a native of Guadalajara, Mexico, and is a Franciscan Sister of Our Lady of Refuge.
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Advocates, students and officials gather in support of crisis pregnancy centers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 11, 2024Students from St. Mary’s Academy, Fayetteville, led the way around the Georgia Capitol as hundreds turned out for the 2024 Georgia March for Life.
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What Mother Mary heard from the cross
By LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Commentary
Published March 11, 2024We often picture the crucifixion as a silent and peaceful time. Perhaps this is because we gaze upon the crucifix at church in a serene setting. In fact, while Christ was on the cross, chaos broke out.
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Lenten events mark season of prayer
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published March 11, 2024Parishes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta have shared their Lenten missions and fish fry dinners to be held during the 40-day liturgical season.
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Nuncio shares pope’s vision of a listening church at Divine Mercy Mission
By IMELDA RICHÁRD, Special to the Bulletin
Published March 8, 2024An expectant crowd gathered Feb. 19 at Divine Mercy Mission to hear the message of Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, on “The Vision of Pope Francis for a Synodal Church.” The Spanish-language program was organized by the Aquinas Center of Theology.
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A rededication to Irish history at Oakland Cemetery
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 8, 2024The Hibernian Benevolent Society recently rededicated its parcel at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery. A new statue of St. Patrick overlooks the redesigned space with pavers and two dozen niches for cremains.
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Cardinal Pierre encourages believers to leave ‘comfort zones’ to share Gospel
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 8, 2024Pope Francis’ ambassador to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, spent his two-day visit to Atlanta offering encouragement for the ongoing Synod on Synodality. Speaking at Emory University, Cardinal Pierre said changes in the culture and society represent an opportunity to welcome an “apostolic age” in living the faith.
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Are you entitled or blessed?
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER III
Published March 7, 2024There are some in the world who feel “entitled,” as if the world owes them something, but live in perpetual dissatisfaction and have no peace. There are others in the world who feel “blessed,” as if God has showered his grace upon them.
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Msgr. Henry Gracz leaves legacy of inclusive faith and love at Shrine
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2024The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where Msgr. Henry Gracz offered hospitality emphasizing “a place in God’s church for everyone,” was filled to overflowing for his funeral on Feb. 24.
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Experiencing God today
By FATHER HENRY ATEM, Commentary
Published March 7, 2024We want God. We truly want God; each one of us. The need for God is the most profound human need.
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From the Archives: The nuncio’s role
By GEOFFREY HETHERINGTON, Archdiocesan Archivist
Published March 7, 2024Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, paid a visit to Emory University in Atlanta in February. Overall, there have been 10 men to serve in this role since the formation of the Diocese of Atlanta in 1956, but not all have technically been nuncios.