August 6, 2026
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The blind leading the blind? A fair appraisal of Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ and the truth of myth
By DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
Published August 13, 2026While my family and I waited to buy tickets for Christopher Nolan’s massive adaptation of Homer’s great epic, “The Odyssey,” I had an interesting marketing idea.
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Georgia Bulletin columnist Lauretta Hannon publishes spiritual memoir
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published August 13, 2026Lauretta Hannon, a parishioner at St. Mary’s Church in Rome, is a guest columnist for The Georgia Bulletin and author of two memoirs—her most recent a spiritual memoir. “A Priest Walks into a Waffle House: Stories from a Gritty, Grace-Filled Life” shares tales from Hannon’s childhood to her discovery of the Catholic faith and beyond.
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Catholic Charities’ work showcased in ‘People of Hope’ traveling museum
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 12, 2026The People of Hope traveling museum spotlights neighbors in need and those who help them. Catholic Charities Atlanta hosted the exhibit’s two-day visit in Roswell as an opportunity to spread awareness about the work the nonprofit does.
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Two Atlanta Catholic schools welcome new principals
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published August 11, 2026The Archdiocese of Atlanta has named two new principals for the 2026-27 school year. Meet the new leaders of the communities at St. Peter Claver Regional School and St. Mary’s Academy.
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Heritage to host ‘The Power of Forgiveness’ retreat
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
Published August 11, 2026In the setting of Heritage’s natural beauty, renowned Christian author and speaker Dr. Allen Hunt will lead “The Power of Forgiveness” at The Retreat at Heritage in Crawfordville. The Sept. 11-13 retreat will be his last before stepping away to devote time to family and spiritual direction.
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Georgia bishops advocate for Haitians facing uncertain future
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 7, 2026Thousands of Haitian residents in Georgia are facing possible removal from the United States after the withdrawal of a special immigration status. At Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, people are missing from the pews during the Haitian community Mass out of fear of leaving their homes, said worshippers.
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More than a headline: Reflections from a pilgrimage to Montgomery
By NATALIA DURON
Published August 6, 2026What roads do I travel that once carried people living in fear? What buildings have I stepped in that stood witness to hatred? What stories remain buried beneath my daily routine? These questions echoed in my head throughout the archdiocesan pilgrimage to Montgomery.
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Sons of Atlanta: Record seminarian class reflects growing culture of vocations in archdiocese
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published August 6, 2026Twenty-six men in the Archdiocese of Atlanta applied to enter the seminary this year, and 20 were accepted, making it the largest incoming class in the archdiocese’s history. Vocations leaders say the milestone reflects years of work to strengthen priestly formation and build a culture of discernment.
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Mary Our Queen’s new murals: Under the saint’s prayerful gaze
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 6, 2026Two larger-than-life murals featuring the Blessed Virgin Mary now beautify the sanctuary of Mary Our Queen Church following a July installation. Bishop Konzen will bless the new sacred art murals on Aug. 23.
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New program in Archdiocese of Atlanta helps students grow in faith
By NATALIA DURON
Published August 5, 2026Run to Jesus, a new program in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will teach children and teenagers how to deepen their relationship with Christ while facing everyday challenges.
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Exercising solidarity with those in need
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, SM
Published August 5, 2026Recently, in reading, I came across the phrase “the solidarity of the shaken.” It was used by a 20th-century philosopher to describe our communal experience in times when a solid firmament seems to be threatened or lost.
