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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.

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.
Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ meet physical and spiritual needs of the poor

By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 16, 2026

The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ, a community of three sisters living in the small town of Cedartown, deliver food every Monday to a Rome parking lot as part of their charism to serve the poor. Read about their work in the latest installment of “Sent to Serve.”
The Class of 2026: Vals and sals honored

By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 2, 2026

Diocesan and independent Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta honored their valedictorians and salutatorians during graduation ceremonies in May.

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