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Father John T. Howren, pastor of Atlanta’s basilica, remembered

Father John T. Howren, pastor of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Atlanta, died Monday, Jan. 12. He served Atlanta Catholics for nearly three decades at several parish communities.

• The year in review: 2025 in the Catholic Church

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published January 9, 2026

  A year of two popes and a Jubilee Year, 2025 was one to remember. From Atlanta to Rome, The Georgia Bulletin looks at some of the stories that impacted Catholics of the archdiocese last year.

• SoulCore connects spiritual and physical health  

  

  By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin 
  Published January 8, 2026

  Praying the rosary and light exercise are uniquely integrated into a ministry that aims to draw people closer to the Blessed Mother Mary while moving their bodies. SoulCore classes are offered at several parishes and locations in metro Atlanta by trained leaders who are part of a nationwide ministry.

• Visitation Sisters welcome new community member

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published January 8, 2026

  The community of the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary celebrated the first profession of vows of Sister Bridget Marie of the Sacred Heart on Dec. 8. She professed vows before Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM.