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Power of faith and therapy are complementary in strengthening mental health 

With the increasing awareness of mental health issues in society, church leaders have an opportunity to support struggling families, dispel harmful myths and create a supportive environment in ministries. 

• In Election Day message, Archbishop Hartmayer urges all to work for a better community

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published November 5, 2024

  On Election Day, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., urged all Catholics to work for a better community of respect and unity, despite the outcomes.

• Archbishop remembers deceased clergy at cemetery Mass

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 5, 2024

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., blessed with holy water the graves of his predecessors and other priests who served in the Archdiocese of Atlanta as dozens of believers prayed for the deceased clergymen.  

• ‘Life’s better when we do it together’: How Catholic schools support student mental health  

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published November 4, 2024

  To address the growing mental health crisis among students, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta have reinforced supportive resources in classrooms to emphasize the importance of counseling and connection.