Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Bishop Tran reflects upon the invitation of Pope Francis

  

  Published April 21, 2025

  “I am forever grateful to Pope Francis for teaching me how to live as a disciple of Jesus,” writes Bishop Tran upon learning of the Holy Father’s death.

• Bishop Shlesinger recalls pastoral charity of Pope Francis

  

  Published April 21, 2025

  “I thank God for Pope Francis, for he has taught me to be a better disciple, a more charitable man and a more pastoral bishop,” said Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger.

• Bishop Konzen reflects on Pope Francis’ leadership

  

  Published April 21, 2025

  “Starting with Pope Pius XII, I have enduring memories of the popes of my lifetime,” writes Bishop Joel Konzen. “But Pope Francis is the one who called me to the episcopacy and whom I’ve met one-on-one in Rome …”

• Statement of Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer on the death of Pope Francis  

  

  Published April 21, 2025

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., speaks about the death of Pope Francis.

• Renovations bring Basilica chapel to life 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 18, 2025

  Once tucked between the altar and the sacristy at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was a small room known by parishioners as the Bishop’s Chapel. After a recent renovation project, it offers a new adoration space for the community.

• Holy Spirit Preparatory wind symphony shines at Festival of Gold

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published April 16, 2025

  The Holy Spirit Preparatory School wind symphony performed in this year’s Festival of Gold at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The upper school students earned straight gold ratings from a panel of adjudicators with scores 95 and higher.

• Young adults explore Catholic fish frys in Atlanta this Lent 

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published April 10, 2025

  Catholic fish frys have become a staple tradition of the liturgical season in Atlanta. It is more than just a fundraiser meal—it’s a time for community to share in traditions that celebrate the faith.  

• Holy Spirit chalk artists honored

  Published April 7, 2025

  Local school earns art prize as part of a national contest sponsored by Students for Life of America. 

• Catholic teacher gets to know St. Mary by embarking on Atlanta pilgrimage 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 4, 2025

  Shortly before the start of Lent, Jenny Gustainis completed her own Marian pilgrimage to sacred spaces across the Archdiocese of Atlanta with a sense of peace and desire for more. 

• Georgia bishops express gratitude for passage of HB 123

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published April 2, 2025

  The Georgia Senate passed House Bill 123, a measure to protect vulnerable individuals from the death penalty, March 31. The House unanimously approved the bill earlier in the session. The bill awaits the governor’s signature to become law. Georgia’s bishops express gratitude to lawmakers and advocates.

• Father Bruce Wilkinson, pastor and Black Catholic ministry leader, dies

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published April 2, 2025

  Father Bruce W. Wilkinson, who was a longtime pastor at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Atlanta, died March 24. He was 70 years old. 

• Father James Harrison, founding principal of St. Pius X High School, remembered

  

  Published March 25, 2025

  Father James Lawrence “Jim” Harrison, the founding principal of St. Pius X High School, died March 7. He was 95 years old.

• Atlanta parishes announce Fish Fry dinners for Lent 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published March 20, 2025

  Churches and Knights of Columbus Councils across the Archdiocese of Atlanta share details of their fish frys—offering delicious food, fellowship and a sense of community this Lent.

• Converts find peace and belonging at Rite of Election

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published March 20, 2025

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta is set to welcome nearly 3,000 men and women into the church following the Rite of Election.

• Georgia Promise Scholarship applications open through April 15

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published March 19, 2025

  Catholic Schools Superintendent Patty Childs is reminding parents to explore the new Georgia Promise Scholarship program. The official student application process will remain open until April 15. 

• Remembering a heroic Atlanta Irishman 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 19, 2025

  Father Thomas O’Reilly was honored by city officials, Irish government ministers and members of the city’s oldest civic group at the annual City Hall celebration for his efforts during the Civil War.

• Annual March for Life leaves advocates empowered, unified

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published March 11, 2025

  People of all backgrounds gathered in Atlanta March 6 for the annual March for Life. “May our voices be strong but filled with love,” prayed Archbishop Hartmayer at the event.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta holds information session on immigrant, refugee policies

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published March 11, 2025

  Catholic Charities Atlanta hosted a post-election information session at the Archdiocese of Atlanta Chancery on Feb. 5. The forum discussed national policies that affect specific parishioners, community members and children in the archdiocese.

• Cardinal Gregory honors legacy of Shrivers at Morehouse Mass 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published March 7, 2025

  Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory of Washington celebrated the faith and service of Eunice and Sargent Shriver during a Feb. 13 Mass at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Atlanta’s Morehouse College. The Lyke House Catholic Center hosted the Mass.

• Atlanta nurses aid patients in spiritual, physical recovery 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 6, 2025

  Nurse Kathryn Moore is the faith community nursing wellness coach at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, drawing on both medicine and spirituality to help people recover body and soul.