Atlanta
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St. Anthony of Padua relics to visit Atlanta during Advent
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published November 20, 2024The Franciscan Friars from Padua, Italy, will bring two first-class relics of St. Anthony of Padua to the Archdiocese of Atlanta from Dec. 6-15.
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St. Pius X High School teacher honored for decades of work in the Jewish community
By NATALIA DURON
Published November 15, 2024St. Pius X High School teacher Dennis Ruggiero received the White Rose Award for his commitment to educating students and others about antisemitism and the Holocaust.
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Mercy Care Atlanta expands mission to housing, along with health care
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 15, 2024With its rooftop view of the downtown Atlanta skyline, the new Mercy Care-supported apartment complex offers upscale amenities and essential services. Named McAuley Station, the development increases housing options for families while connecting them to vital medical care.
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#iGiveCatholic to benefit communities across Archdiocese of Atlanta
By NATALIA DURON
Published November 14, 2024The eighth annual #iGiveCatholic campaign will be held on Dec. 3. Parishes, schools and nonprofit organizations in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will be impacted by the generosity of donors.
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December 8 and 9 both holy days of obligation
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published November 11, 2024The Office of Divine Worship of the Archdiocese of Atlanta shared a recent clarification from the Vatican regarding observance of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the United States.
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Mental health resources for individuals in need
Published November 6, 2024
Promoting access to resources can ease the stigma surrounding mental illness and motivates individuals to get the help they need. Learn about resources that provide counseling and other forms of support.
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In Election Day message, Archbishop Hartmayer urges all to work for a better community
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 5, 2024On Election Day, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., urged all Catholics to work for a better community of respect and unity, no matter the election results.
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Carnegie headliner to present Black Catholic History programs
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 5, 2024Dr. ValLimar Jansen, who has toured the world as a professional singer, will present two musical programs for Black Catholic History Month in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Power of faith and therapy are complementary in strengthening mental health
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 4, 2024With the increasing awareness of mental health issues in society, church leaders have an opportunity to support struggling families, dispel harmful myths and create a supportive environment in ministries.
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‘Life’s better when we do it together’: How Catholic schools support student mental health
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 4, 2024To address the growing mental health crisis among students, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta have reinforced supportive resources in classrooms to emphasize the importance of counseling and connection.
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Jaella Mac Au reflects on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage journey
By NATALIA DURON
Published November 4, 2024University of Georgia student Jaella Mac Au started her journey as a perpetual pilgrim in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on May 19. Her journey to the National Eucharistic Congress was “hard, but worth every second,” she said.
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Catholic Foundation’s ‘loving witness’ celebrated at Deo Gratias Mass
By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 3, 2024The Catholic Foundation honored donors who have established endowment funds or made a planned gift at an annual Deo Gratias Mass at Holy Spirit Church.
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Update from Archbishop Hartmayer on black mass response
Published October 25, 2024
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., provided an update on a so-called “black mass” scheduled for Oct. 25, calling for prayer and condemning any threats or violence against anyone involved with the event.
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Lynn Kolodziej to speak at November Magnificat
Published October 23, 2024
Lynn Kolodziej, whose life was transformed by attending a Life in the Spirit Seminar in college, will be the speaker at the Magnificat meal for women on Saturday, Nov. 16.
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Founder of Fortunate & Faithful Families shares its vision of unity
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2024Kathy Farrell helped start the ministry Fortunate & Faithful Families when her son shared with family members that he was gay. Some 20 years after that day, and 11 years since organizing the nonprofit, she continues to be passionate about its mission.
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Courage apostolate accompanies Catholics experiencing same-sex attraction
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 18, 2024Two Georgia Catholics share how they found their way to Courage, a ministry for men and women with same-sex attraction who are seeking to live chaste lives. For them, Courage meetings have become a place of fellowship, shared struggles and spiritual support from like-minded individuals.
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Archbishop Hartmayer forms LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 18, 2024Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., is creating an advisory group—the LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission–to allow a “broader and an ongoing dialogue” with members of the community.
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Memorial Mass for clergy November 4
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 17, 2024The bishops of the Archdiocese of Atlanta will celebrate the annual memorial Mass for deceased bishops, priests and deacons on Nov. 4 at Arlington Memorial Park.
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Supreme Court of Georgia reinstates six-week abortion ban
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 7, 2024On Monday, Oct. 7, the Supreme Court of Georgia reinstated the state’s six-week abortion ban that was struck down by Judge Robert McBurney of Fulton County Superior Court one week before.
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Archbishop Hartmayer announces decision to delay school opening
Published October 7, 2024
On Oct. 5, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer announced a decision to delay a proposed Catholic school in Hall County.