Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Financial aid programs provide for Catholic families, schools in Georgia

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published January 7, 2025

  Georgia’s Catholic and private schools are receiving boosts in funding through the efforts of several state- and archdiocesan-supported financial aid programs, including Georgia Promise Scholarships, GOAL, block grants and Georgia Special Needs Scholarships.

• A letter from Archbishop Hartmayer to Cardinal Gregory

  Published January 6, 2025

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shares his letter to Cardinal Wilton Gregory, written upon learning of the cardinal’s retirement Jan. 6.  “Your Eminence, my dear brother, Wilton:  Peace and All Good!  The bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta join me in congratulating you and assuring you of […] Full Story | En Español

• Archbishop Hartmayer congratulates Metropolitan of Atlanta upon retirement, sends well wishes to successor

  Published January 6, 2025

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has written to His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios on his retirement. Metropolitan Alexios has served as the Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Church of Atlanta since 2002. The archbishop’s letter reads in part: “The occasion of your retirement affords me the opportunity to thank God for your many years of fruitful […] Full Story | En Español

• Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on the death of President Jimmy Carter

  

  Published December 30, 2024

  Archbishop Hartmayer of Atlanta expresses prayers and condolences to the family of President Jimmy Carter upon his Dec. 29 death.

• Cathedral of Christ the King honors Our Lady of Guadalupe

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published December 26, 2024

  On Dec. 11 and 12, the Cathedral of Christ the King was filled with prayers, music and vibrant celebration as parishioners gathered to honor the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

• Christmas greetings from Archbishop Hartmayer

  

  Published December 23, 2024

  “Like the shepherds on that holy night, let us not be afraid, for the message of Christmas is a message of hope—a hope that transcends time and circumstances,” says Archbishop Hartmayer.

• Archdiocese of Atlanta announces cancellation of Eucharistic Congress

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published December 16, 2024

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta will not host the 2025 Eucharistic Congress due to budget constraints. Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the archdiocese, made the announcement about the June congress on Dec. 16

• #iGiveCatholic campaign raises more than $1 million in Atlanta

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published December 12, 2024

  This year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign raised nearly $1.1 million for Catholic schools, parishes and charities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. More than 3,000 donors helped fund essential projects and needs for 102 organizations in the archdiocese.

• Advent: Events of the season announced 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published December 3, 2024

  From services to programs of lessons and carols, here’s a sampling of events in the Archdiocese of Atlanta marking this season of reflection.

• Building futures with Kitchen Cura 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 3, 2024

  Four months ago, three novices started their journey with the Kitchen Cura, a transformative, food-focused internship at Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center.  

• Two parishes awarded OCP grants to strengthen music programs

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published December 3, 2024

  Christ Our Hope Church and Cathedral of Christ the King received the OCP Parish Grant, supporting the two parishes’ liturgical and musical programs.

• Letters of Thanksgiving

  

  Published November 26, 2024

  Gratitude is abounding this season. Guest contributors Patty Childs, superintendent of Catholic Schools; Frank Mulcahy, director of the Georgia Catholic Conference; and Sister Josefa Maria Chicoine, VHM, share what they are most thankful for in hopes readers will consider the blessings in their own lives.

• St. Anthony of Padua relics to visit Atlanta during Advent

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published November 20, 2024

  The 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. 

• St. Pius X High School teacher honored for decades of work in the Jewish community

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published November 15, 2024

  St. 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.

• Mercy Care Atlanta expands mission to housing, along with health care   

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 15, 2024

  With 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.

• #iGiveCatholic to benefit communities across Archdiocese of Atlanta

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published November 14, 2024

  The 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.

• December 8 and 9 both holy days of obligation 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published November 11, 2024

  The 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.

• 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.

• In Election Day message, Archbishop Hartmayer urges all to work for a better community

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published November 5, 2024

  On 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.

• Carnegie headliner to present Black Catholic History programs

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published November 5, 2024

  Dr. 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.