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Father Anthony Curran, right, exchanged a few words with Pope Paul VI during a visit to Rome in the fall of 1973. At the time Father Curran was pastor of St. Mary's Church in Rome, Ga. The archdiocesan priest died June 29 at the age of 84. The Georgia Bulletin published the photo, calling it "One Roman Pastor Meets Another."

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Father Anthony Curran, archdiocesan priest, dies at 84

Father Anthony Thomas “Tony” Curran, who served as a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta for 59 years, died June 29. He was 84 years old.

Catholic Foundation donors reflect on faith as motivator for giving

By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published September 22, 2026

The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia celebrated members of the Deo Gratias Society and Founders Society at a Sept. 3 Mass and reception at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Atlanta. Donors reflected on their gifts to the Archdiocese of Atlanta and what motivated them to support the Church.
Georgia Bulletin columnist Lauretta Hannon publishes spiritual memoir

By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published August 13, 2026

Lauretta Hannon, a parishioner at St. Mary’s Church in Rome, is a guest columnist for The Georgia Bulletin and author of two memoirs—her most recent a spiritual memoir. “A Priest Walks into a Waffle House: Stories from a Gritty, Grace-Filled Life” shares tales from Hannon’s childhood to her discovery of the Catholic faith and beyond.
Lightning strike survivor thanks first responders, Catholic community

By EMMA SCHRAMM, Special to the Bulletin
Published July 29, 2026

First responders brought a St. Joseph Church parishioner Jeanne Menna back to life after a lightning strike in May. She returned to the scene of the strike weeks later to thank them and the Catholic community for prayers and support.

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