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• God’s will shines in ‘Father Stu’

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published April 12, 2022

  Compassion and love are evident in the biographical movie “Father Stu,” which tells the story of Father Stuart Long, a priest who used his second chance at life to serve others. 

• Why Halloween is festive and fun

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 2, 2021

  This year, I checked off participating in Trunk or Treat from my bucket list. I first heard of this while working at Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain, but was unable to attend. This year, I wanted to intentionally try something different, and Trunk or Treat was the perfect choice.

• Memories of 9/11

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH
  Published September 12, 2021

  On Sept. 11, 2001, I was a student at St. Peter Claver Regional School in Decatur. I was in my morning math class, when an intercom announcement stated that parents would be picking up students throughout the day. One by one, I watched my fellow classmates leave class.

• Holidays bring hope, even in a pandemic

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 10, 2020

  I stopped in a Michael’s Store recently, and noticed that the Christmas decorations were already stacking the shelves in front of the store. At first I was excited–wow, Christmas is coming soon! But quickly worry set in, because this Christmas will be like never before. 

• When my history of 2020 is written, this is what I want to hold on to

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 16, 2020

  It was the first day of school again. Set alarms. Curse the dark morning. Gently nudge a third-grader up and then a few minutes later flip on the light switch mercilessly. My daughter rolled her chair to the desk to start school in the living room eight weeks ago. Tuesday, she returned to the classroom.

• Take your faith to the voting booth

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH
  Published August 25, 2020

  Growing up, voting was always important in our family. We talked about practicing our right to vote and making sure we participated in every election, local and national.

• Scenes from the First Day of Remote Learning School

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 13, 2020

  Grind the coffee beans, measure the water, turn on the pot. Then to the oatmeal. A quick calculation of the ratio of oats to milk, when I picked up a 1/3 cup for measuring. Now to to wake the rising third grader. Wednesday’s routine felt familiar, but the day was not.

• Fighting racism is a pro-life issue

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, ssmith@georgiabulletin.org
  Published June 4, 2020

  Do you see God in people of color you encounter, whether a friend, colleague or out in public? If you do, have you asked them how they are feeling and about their experiences?

• Archdiocese of Atlanta cancels events due to COVID-19

  Published March 11, 2020

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta has canceled several events due to COVID-19 concerns.

• Being eco-friendly with style

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 17, 2019

  Sustainability does require us to make changes to some of our habits, but that does not mean it cannot be fun! Here are a few simple and stylish ways to be more eco-friendly.

• Young adults voice concerns in short survey

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published August 9, 2019

  Young adults, ages 18-39, are invited to complete a survey about their concerns as Catholics.

• Moon landing: ‘Man’s insatiable urge to explore the unknown’

  

  By Andrew Nelson
  Published July 18, 2019

  How’d the Georgia Bulletin cover the historic moon landing? I peeled back the browned pages of the bound volume of 1969 to learn.

• From the Klan to the Kennedys, Atlanta priest saw a lot during his 64 years.

  

  By ANDREW NELSON
  Published June 19, 2019

  A native of Connecticut, Father Richard Morrow never wanted to be a parish priest in Catholic rich New England. He desired to serve as a priest where the faithful were few in number and priests could be creative in their outreach and ministry.

• What’s a little sunburn to learn about refugees?

  By Andrew Nelson
  Published May 23, 2019

  The Marist School Chapter of Share the Journey organized a pilgrimage in solidarity with refugees Saturday, May 18. The route would be five miles, winding from the parking lot of St. Thomas More Church, Decatur, to the Refuge Coffee Shop, Clarkston.

• Who’s in Charge of the Archdiocese of Atlanta?

  By Andrew Nelson
  Published May 21, 2019

  One of the frequent questions we get asked is, “Who is going to replace Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory?” That’s quickly followed by the second question, “What happens until then?” After all, Archbishop Gregory is to be installed May 21 as the new spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Washington, in the nation’s capital.  The faithful […] Full Story

• German cardinal visits Atlanta as part of U.S. visit

  Published May 21, 2019

  With no fanfare, one of the advisors to Pope Francis stopped in Atlanta during a week visit to the United States. He celebrated Mass at three Atlanta parishes: the Cathedral of Christ the King, the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and St. Anthony of Padua Church. He said he was visiting Atlanta to speak with […] Full Story

• From the archives: Bishop David Talley talks about artifacts in his office.

  Published March 5, 2019

  Before Bishop David Talley was made a bishop, he served as the pastor of St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek.  One afternoon, he spoke with reporter Andrew Nelson for an interview ahead of his April 2013 ordination to the episcopacy. He shared about the symbols of the bishop that were displayed in his office and other […] Full Story

• Bishop David P Talley, a former Atlanta priest, named to lead the the Diocese of Memphis

  Published March 5, 2019

  Bishop David P. Talley, a longtime Atlanta priest and former auxiliary bishop here, was named by Pope Francis to be the spiritual leader in the Diocese of Memphis. Our friends at Catholic News Service posted: WASHINGTON (CNS)–Just over four months after Pope Francis forced Bishop Martin D. Holley to step down as bishop of Memphis, […] Full Story

• Catholic Church leaders at Vatican begin historic summit on clerical sexual abuse of minors.

  Published February 21, 2019

  “Faced with widespread and growing discomfort following new reports and revelations of very serious cases of sexual abuse involving members of the clergy, on September 12, 2018, at the end of one of the meetings of the Council of Cardinals it was announced that the Holy Father had decided to call a meeting in the […] Full Story

• Blessing of crucifix at Archdiocese of Atlanta

  

  By Andrew Nelson, Staff Writer
  Published December 21, 2018

  A new life-size crucifix is the centerpiece of a new place for prayer at the Atlanta Archdiocese headquarters. Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory Tuesday, Dec. 18, blessed the bronze and copper cross where Jesus’ body hangs. Artist Timothy Schmalz relied on models of African-American men to depict Jesus. The artist explains why it was important to […] Full Story