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• Father Richard Wise’s four decades of service remembered 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 18, 2026

  Father Richard Paul Wise, ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 1981, died May 13. He served numerous parishes and ministries and quietly took on the role as a foster father to three Ethiopian refugees. Father Wise was 78 years old. 

• Archivist to take on role of vice chancellor for archdiocese

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 16, 2026

  Angelique Richardson has been appointed vice chancellor for the Archdiocese of Atlanta by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.  

• St. Jude the Apostle band program helps students grow through music

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published May 16, 2026

  About 100 students participate in the band program at St. Jude the Apostle School. The program lays a foundation for students to pursue band in high school and helps them form friendships through music.

• Archdiocesan consecration to the Sacred Heart June 12

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 6, 2026

  As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at their spring assembly. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced that the diocesan consecration for the Archdiocese of Atlanta will be at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

• Georgia’s bishops remind faithful of obligation to participate in political life

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published May 5, 2026

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. of Atlanta, Bishop Stephen D. Parkes of Savannah and Atlanta’s auxiliary bishops are urging Catholics to be more engaged in political life.

• From the Archives: A milestone in newspaper digitization

  

  By GEOFFREY HETHERINGTON, Archdiocesan Archivist  
  Published May 3, 2026

  The archdiocesan Office of Archives and Records recently completed a major milestone of a project years in the making. Beginning in 2019, archivists have worked toward digitizing all issues of The Georgia Bulletin and making them accessible online.

• Sister Norma Pimentel shares the power of ‘encounter’ at Aquinas Center lecture 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 30, 2026

  Sister Norma Pimentel, known for her work with migrants on the southern border, was the St. Catherine of Siena Lecture speaker at the Aquinas Center for Theology at Emory University, challenging believers to stand with the marginalized.

• A sticker contest for Catholic artists 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published April 16, 2026

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta is hosting a sticker design contest to celebrate the arrival of the World Cup to Atlanta in June.   

• Twelve priests celebrating 2026 jubilee anniversaries

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published April 16, 2026

  This year’s jubilarian priests are celebrating between 25 and 65 years in the priesthood. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., acknowledged their dedication to serving others at the Chrism Mass.

• Bilingual advocates expand support for Hispanic families at Pregnancy Aid Clinic

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published April 15, 2026

  With the help of bilingual advocates, Pregnancy Aid Clinic supports Hispanic clients through Spanish-language services and culturally responsive care.

• Archbishop Hartmayer responds to President Trump’s pope criticism

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published April 13, 2026

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., responded to President Donald Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV in an April 13 statement.

• Archbishop Hartmayer extends Pascha greetings to Greek Orthodox community

  Published April 11, 2026

  In a letter to His Eminence Metropolitan Sevastianos, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer offered prayers and greetings to the clergy and lay faithful of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta for a Blessed Pascha, April 12.

• Archbishop Hartmayer extends Passover greetings to Jewish community

  Published April 7, 2026

  In a March 31 letter, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., extended warm wishes to Atlanta’s Jewish community celebrating Passover.

• St. Mary’s Academy student earns global award for work in technology and community building

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published April 7, 2026

  St. Mary’s Academy student Keaton Garcia is a 2026 international finalist for the FIRST Leadership Award. The Fayetteville junior was chosen for success in robotics and community outreach, and will represent the school at the FIRST World Championships in Texas.

• Archbishop Hartmayer leads priests in renewing promises at chrism Mass

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published April 1, 2026

  Calling the March 31 chrism Mass “a moment of grace for our entire local church,” Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., consecrated the chrism and blessed the oils of the catechumens and the sick to be used in parishes for the next year.

• Atlanta’s Franciscans gather in prayer

  

  Published March 26, 2026

  On Feb. 12, in an evening of prayer, members of the Franciscan community, other religious communities and the faithful of Holy Cross gathered to mark the beginning of the Year of St. Francis 

• Hawthorne Dominicans serve Christ in the suffering 

  

  By SARAH METTS, Special to the Bulletin
  Published March 24, 2026

  “Sent to Serve” profiles the religious orders serving in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and this inaugural story shares the work of the Hawthorne Dominicans of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home.

• Georgia March for Life emphasizes healing after abortion

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published March 24, 2026

  On March 12, parishioners, families and students of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and other advocates participated in the Georgia March for Life. The day began with a Mass for the Preborn and continued with a rally and march at the Georgia Capitol. This year, advocates emphasized healing and mercy.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta honors McCarthys

  Published March 24, 2026

  Catholic Charities Atlanta (CCA) announced the 2026 recipients of the Bishop’s Award as Jean Ann and Barry C. McCarthy. The award was given at the organization’s annual soirée on Feb. 21.  

• Georgia Catholic Conference director shares legislative session update

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 18, 2026

  Human dignity has been the focus of the Georgia Catholic Conference during the early days of the 2026 legislative session.