Atlanta
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Update: Independent review of child abuse files for Archdiocese of Atlanta released
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published March 24, 2023The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia (PAC) released a report on its independent review of child sexual abuse cases in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and Diocese of Savannah March 24.
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Archbishop Hartmayer issues St. Patrick’s Day dispensation
Published March 8, 2023
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has granted a dispensation to the faithful from the obligation of abstinence on March 17.
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Patrick: the saint and the legend
By FATHER JOHN KIERAN, Commentary
Published March 8, 2023Separating the long-standing legends associated with St. Patrick and the man himself is a tricky task. The saint’s fame is worldwide, in every country, celebrated by millions on March 17, the day of his death.
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Prayer services honor student slain outside Lyke House Newman Center
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 2, 2023With heavy hearts, the Lyke House Newman Center community remembered a slain college student during two prayer services. A 20-year-old Chicago native was shot Feb. 28 outside the Atlanta center that serves four college campuses.
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Buckhead’s Catholic, Baptist communities join together to offer preschool program
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published March 2, 2023A friendship between two pastors—one Catholic and one Baptist—led to the launch of a preschool to serve the children of both their church communities. Christ the King Preschool at Second-Ponce is celebrating its inaugural school year.
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Make room in the pews as 1,800 new believers join the church
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 1, 2023On April 8, at Easter Vigil liturgies across the Archdiocese of Atlanta, 1,831 catechumens and candidates will receive the sacraments for the first time.
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Archbishop Hartmayer blesses tabernacle at world’s busiest airport
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 1, 2023Travelers going through Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport now have the Blessed Sacrament to pray with. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., blessed a tabernacle for the airport in February.
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Christ will do the work
By MICHELE MCHALE-PICKARD, Special to the Bulletin
Published February 26, 2023I grew up during the changing landscape after the Second Vatican Council, and adoration wasn’t a practice that I came to know and love until well into my adult life as a wife and mother.
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Meet the deacons of 2023
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 23, 2023Get to know Atlanta’s newly ordained deacons, serving in parishes across the archdiocese.
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Lenten events, fish fry dinners announced
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 20, 2023Parishes have shared their Lenten retreats and fish fry dinners to be held during the 40-day liturgical season.
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Deacon Keith Kolodziej to speak at March Magnificat
By Georgia BullETIN STAFF
Published February 20, 2023Deacon Keith Kolodziej, of St. Peter Chanel Church, will be the speaker at the Magnificat gathering for women on March 18. He is the liaison to the archdiocese for the Atlanta Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
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Archbishop Hartmayer asks for prayers for President Carter
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 19, 2023Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., asks that all join him in prayer for President Jimmy Carter and his family as he nears the end of his life.
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Together for Life Rally draws scores to the Georgia Statehouse
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 18, 2023Scores of men and women came out in support of the Together for Life rally at the Georgia State Capitol. The midday rally on Feb. 9 was organized by nine civic and faith groups, including the Archdiocese of Atlanta, in opposition to abortion and to promote a culture of life.
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New deacons now turn to serve the poor and marginalized
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2023Eleven men celebrated their ordination to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta as permanent deacons Feb. 4 at Atlanta’s Cathedral of Christ the King. Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, presided at the ceremony.
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Bishops honor Catholic school faculty members at annual Mass, banquet
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 14, 2023The Archdiocese of Atlanta marked Catholic Schools Week Jan. 29-Feb 4, as part of a national observance focusing on the spiritual, academic and community contributions of the schools. This year’s theme was “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.”
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The Georgia Bulletin to publish Lenten programs, fish frys
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published February 6, 2023Parishes or ministries hosting fish frys or Lenten events may send details to The Georgia Bulletin for publication.
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Forged by war, new bishop inspires others to find joy in service
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2023Bishop John Nhan Tran is relentless in making sure as many people as possible are helped, say former parishioners. His ministry as a priest is shaped by quiet service and his family’s refugee experience.
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Clergy members join in prayer at pre-ordination vespers
By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin
Published February 2, 2023The night before his ordination, Bishop-designate John Nhan Tran took an opportunity to pray with the priests of his new archdiocese.
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Louisiana parish remembers the legacy of former pastor
Published February 2, 2023
As a farewell to Bishop John Tran, his former parish community in Louisiana gifted him a miniature of one of the statues on the campus, “Ave Regina Pacis.” They share their memories of a servant leader.
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The light of Favor Fertility Ministry
By ELIZABETH COUTURE, Special to the Bulletin
Published January 30, 2023A new year can bring renewed hope over despair for women and men struggling to grow their families. Favor Fertility Ministry, first formed in Louisiana, is expanding to provide support in the Atlanta area.