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Father Bruce Wilkinson, pastor and Black Catholic ministry leader, dies
Father Bruce W. Wilkinson, who was a longtime pastor at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Atlanta, died March 24. He was 70 years old.
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Georgia bishops express gratitude for passage of HB 123
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published April 2, 2025The Georgia Senate passed House Bill 123, a measure that protects vulnerable individuals from the death penalty, March 31. The House unanimously approved the bill earlier in the session. The bill awaits the governor’s signature to become law. Georgia’s bishops express gratitude to lawmakers and advocates.
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Father James Harrison, founding principal of St. Pius X High School, remembered
Published March 25, 2025
Father James Lawrence “Jim” Harrison, the founding principal of St. Pius X High School, died March 7. He was 95 years old.
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Converts find peace and belonging at Rite of Election
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 20, 2025The Archdiocese of Atlanta is set to welcome nearly 3,000 men and women into the church following the Rite of Election.
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