Local News
Father Sunny Punnakuziyil, right, puts the finishing touches on newly ordained Father Sean Lee's vestments during the Mass of ordination to the priesthood at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs on May 30. Father Lee said it only made sense for his pastor to serve as his vesting priest, as he “helped ‘clothe’ my own understanding of the priesthood.” Photo by Julianna Leopold
Norcross
Vesting priests walk with the newly ordained as mentors, friends
In the ordination ritual, each transitional deacon chose the priest who would help him put on the vestments of a priest for the first time. Asking a priest to serve in this role is a sign of appreciation and gratefulness for their support as a role model.
-
The celebration of Corpus Christi
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 12, 2026Catholics gathered on June 6 to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi in the place where the faith began in Georgia—The Church of the Purification.
-
US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter
By JOHN KNEBELS, OSV News
Published June 11, 2026Catholic leaders in World Cup host cities are preparing for the convergence of international visitors, local parish life and public witness.
-
Archbishop Hartmayer announces additional 2026 priest assignments
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 4, 2026Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, shares additional 2026 assignments regarding priestly ministry in the archdiocese.
More articles related to Local News
- Four unique paths shaped journeys of Atlanta’s new priests
- Four seminarians ordained as transitional deacons to serve Atlanta
- A service mindset takes root for Atlanta Catholic students
- At 75 years, Our Lady of the Assumption Church continues to ‘grow young’
- Father Richard Wise’s four decades of service remembered
- Archivist to take on role of vice chancellor for archdiocese
- St. Jude the Apostle band program helps students grow through music
- Archbishop Hartmayer announces 2026 priest assignments
- Bounce houses, big smiles at St. Catherine of Siena Preschool’s Spring Fling
- Archbishop Hartmayer ordains brother friar to the priesthood
- Sister Sally White, educator and hospital chaplain, remembered
- Archdiocesan consecration to the Sacred Heart June 12
- Georgia’s bishops remind faithful of obligation to participate in political life
- No greater love: Jackson parishioner gives pastor gift of life