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Atlanta

Mercy Care foot washing offers healing for Atlanta’s homeless

Mercy Care hosted its annual foot washing on April 17, inviting volunteers to provide proper foot care to men and women experiencing homelessness.

• Bishop Shlesinger finds prison ministry faith enriching

  By IMELDA RICHARD, Special to the Bulletin
  Published May 15, 2025

  “I chose to be involved in prison ministry because, like Jesus, I need to be present to those who are shut-ins and to share with them our hope,” says Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III.

• Read to Succeed, Spring Fling support refugee children in Clarkston

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published April 18, 2025

  Catholic Charities Atlanta partnered with President’s Circle and Holy Spirit Church Women’s Club to host a Read to Succeed event and Spring Fling. Children of refugee families living in Clarkston spent the afternoon choosing books, playing with friends and engaging in arts and crafts.

• Annual March for Life leaves advocates empowered, unified

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published March 11, 2025

  People of all backgrounds gathered in Atlanta March 6 for the annual March for Life. “May our voices be strong but filled with love,” prayed Archbishop Hartmayer at the event.