Atlanta
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Bishops name new director of Georgia Catholic Conference
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 13, 2025Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, and Bishop Stephen D. Parkes, of Savannah, named Jayna Hoffacker as the new director for the Georgia Catholic Conference on Dec. 9.
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Basilica community celebrates its ‘spiritual home’ at rededication Mass
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 12, 2025Calling it “holy ground,” Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., dedicated the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Nov. 16 by blessing its walls and anointing a new altar with sacred chrism.
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Red Bird Ministries expands in Archdiocese of Atlanta, supports grieving families
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published December 11, 2025When a parent loses a child, the world becomes unrecognizable. Daily routines become unmanageable, and even faith can feel distant. For many grieving families, that is where Red Bird Ministries begins its work.
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SVdP Georgia receives record-setting gift to connect families with housing
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 11, 2025St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund for its efforts to help move families into safe housing.
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Georgia’s Catholic bishops oppose the execution of Stacy Humphreys
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 10, 2025Georgia’s bishops have shared a letter in opposition to the execution of Stacy Humphreys, scheduled on Dec. 17.
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‘When I was a stranger, you welcomed me’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 2, 2025Fernanda Mucchiut has become a regular at a federal immigration office downtown. Arriving before business hours, she focuses on the people standing in line, engaging them in simple conversations as they wait to see authorities. She described her approach as “being alongside them” in a stressful moment.
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‘For I was ill, and you cared for me’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 28, 2025Since 2003, members of the Christ Child Society of Atlanta have lovingly stitched, assembled and donated more than 4,000 baby layettes for families in need.
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Advent events in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 25, 2025Advent, the start of the church’s liturgical year, begins Sunday, Nov. 30. It is the season of preparation for Christ’s birth and one of hope. Parishes and ministries across the archdiocese share their events from retreats to Masses.
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Atlanta priests perform stand-up comedy in sold-out show
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 25, 2025Six priests delivered humor instead of homilies on Nov. 12, taking the stage at St. Pius X High School for a stand-up comedy show, organized by The Quest, Atlanta’s Catholic Radio.
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Faithful participate in national advocacy for immigrants
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 25, 2025With a call for solidarity, Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Atlanta joined a national movement to advocate for immigrants during two events this fall
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Lighting artisan uncovers family link to Atlanta Basilica project
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 13, 2025The Rambusch firm, in operation for more than 125 years, recently completed a restoration of Atlanta’s historic Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Pregnancy Aid Clinic’s Evening for Life gala supports families
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 13, 2025On Nov. 2, Pregnancy Aid Clinic hosted its annual Evening for Life gala. Clergy, community leaders and parishioners gathered to celebrate the organization’s mission to protect life.
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Catholic Foundation announces annual #iGiveCatholic campaign
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 12, 2025The annual #iGiveCatholic campaign has become a tradition to kick off the season of giving for Atlanta Catholics.
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Catholic Charities Atlanta shares food resources
Published November 6, 2025
Catholic Charities Atlanta shares resources for food assistance for those affected by the federal government shutdown and the pause in SNAP benefits.
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Ministries bracing to serve those affected by SNAP benefits pause
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 4, 2025With the federal government shut down, many low-income families have been unable to access food assistance since Nov. 1. Church ministries are bracing to fill in the gap as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program gets caught up in a court fight.
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SOLT Family Mission Experience offers all ages avenues to serve Christ
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published November 2, 2025The SOLT Family Mission Experience, co-founded by an Atlanta area deacon, invites families on missions to the communities served by the order’s priests and religious, providing the opportunity to help others grow in faith and create memories
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Bearing Witness Institute promotes understanding among faiths
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 31, 2025Marking its first year, the Bearing Witness Institute at Marist School promotes understanding between Catholics, Muslims and Jews by facing history with honesty and hope.
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National Association of Hispanic Priests Convention inspires hope, renewal
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published October 29, 2025Hispanic priests from across the U.S. gathered in Atlanta for the National Association of Hispanic Priests Convention. Father Jiobani Batista, president of the association, said the gathering always provides a sense of renewal and joy.
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Atlanta’s legal community begins new judicial year with prayer
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 19, 2025The St. Thomas More Society’s annual Red Mass, celebrated at the Cathedral of Christ the King, signifies the beginning of a judicial calendar year.
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Chief communications officer for Atlanta Archdiocese to speak at Magnificat
Published October 6, 2025
Maureen Smith, who is the chief communications officer for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will be the next speaker for the Magnificat Meal to be held on Nov. 15.