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Atlanta’s Shrine part of a trio of churches expanding affordable housing

Real estate turns on hard metrics like location, cost and square footage. But for the churches involved with the Capitol Hill Neighborhood Development Corporation, prayer is vital. More than 30 years ago, two Protestant churches and one of the oldest Catholic churches in Atlanta formed this unusual coalition.

• Holy Redeemer’s Flores honored for tireless work ethic, unwavering love 

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published February 24, 2026

  Holy Redeemer School’s honoree of the year is Alma Flores, a facilities staff member there for nearly two decades. Principal Jill Rice called Flores’ dedication “a living testament to the values we cherish.”

• Pinecrest Academy’s Coach Coury focuses on life lessons over the scoreboard 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 24, 2026

  Pinecrest Coach Shawn Coury watches to ensure young athletes he sees competing never define their worth based on their ability to “hit a ball or jump high or run fast.” Coury was named the Cumming school’s honoree for Catholic Schools Week.

• Find a fish fry: Parishes announce 2026 Lenten dinners 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF 
  Published February 24, 2026

  Churches and Knights of Columbus Councils across the Archdiocese of Atlanta share details of their fish frys, offering delicious food, fellowship and a sense of community this Lenten season.