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Father Richard Wise’s four decades of service remembered 

Father Richard Paul Wise, ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 1981, died May 13. He served numerous parishes and ministries and quietly took on the role as a foster father to three Ethiopian refugees. Father Wise was 78 years old. 

• Archivist to take on role of vice chancellor for archdiocese

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 16, 2026

  Angelique Richardson has been appointed vice chancellor for the Archdiocese of Atlanta by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.  

• St. Jude the Apostle band program helps students grow through music

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published May 16, 2026

  About 100 students participate in the band program at St. Jude the Apostle School. The program lays a foundation for students to pursue band in high school and helps them form friendships through music.

• Archbishop Hartmayer announces 2026 priest assignments

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
  Published May 15, 2026

  Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, shares the 2026 assignments regarding priestly ministry in the archdiocese.