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St. Mary’s student wins first place at Oratorical Finals
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published May 21, 2024Eighth-grade student William Jackson, of St. Mary School in Rome, won first place at the annual Oratorical Finals May 1.
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St. Jude students have May Crowning, last for principal Patty Childs
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published May 21, 2024St. Jude the Apostle School held its annual May Crowning event on May 1. Students from each grade participated in honoring Mary with flowers and prayer.
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Flannery O’Connor’s life and faith serve as inspirations for new film
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 21, 2024A sold-out theater full of Flannery O’Connor fans heard from director/writer Ethan Hawke and actor Maya Hawke about the new biopic “Wildcat.” The film celebrates one of Georgia’s most famous authors.
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‘Wildcat’ a unique telling of Flannery O’Connor’s story
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 21, 2024The movie “Wildcat” is a father-daughter project, starring Maya Hawke as Flannery O’Connor. It’s written and directed by her father Ethan Hawke.
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New Pregnancy Aid Clinic director ready to ‘foster a culture of life’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published May 20, 2024Sarah Weikert is the new executive director of Pregnancy Aid Clinic, bringing many years of nonprofit and fundraising experience to support families in need.
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Community service focus of meet up
Published May 16, 2024
Members from two young adult Catholic groups teamed up for community service
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Endowment Sunday set for May 19
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published May 13, 2024The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces that Sunday, May 19 is Endowment Sunday, offering parishioners across the Archdiocese of Atlanta the opportunity to learn how to support their parish or school’s endowment fund.
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New intercultural commission to embrace diversity in the archdiocese
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published May 2, 2024The Archdiocese of Atlanta has launched an intercultural commission in the Office of Intercultural Ministries. The initiative will focus on diversity in a more intentional way, said Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the archdiocese.
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St. Vincent de Paul Georgia seeks volunteer help as aid requests surge
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 2, 2024Leaders at St. Vincent de Paul Georgia are mounting a new push to ease the burden on the ministry volunteers who respond to crisis phone calls, visit people in their homes and provide emergency assistance as requests for help escalate.
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Longtime archdiocesan baseball coach notches milestone win
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 2, 2024Andy Harlin, a high school baseball hall of famer coach, earned his 700th win at the home diamond of the St. Pius Golden Lions baseball team. He answered question about his career over the past three decades in Archdiocese of Atlanta schools.
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Atlanta believers add their voice to Synod
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 2, 2024Nearly 300 of the faithful in the Atlanta Archdiocese took part in additional listening sessions of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality. The goal was to further consult Catholics before the synod’s final meeting in October.
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St. Joan of Arc Field House changes the game for student athletes
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 18, 2024The new St. Joan of Arc Field House at St. Pius X High School is the final project of the $14.2 million Ring the Bells Capital Campaign at the Atlanta high school.
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Christ Child Society of Atlanta marks 20 years
Published April 16, 2024
Leaders with Christ Child Society of Atlanta met with Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., to share their enthusiasm as the organization enters its 20th year of service to children.
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Catholic leaders eyeing impact of newly-passed school voucher measure
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 10, 2024With a year to go before its implementation, archdiocesan school leaders are seeking more information to understand how the Georgia education voucher initiative may affect area schools.
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Father Jerome McKenna, CP, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross, dies
Published April 9, 2024
Father Jerome Francis McKenna, a Passionist priest, died on Sunday, April 7. He was 93 years old. Father McKenna became pastor of Atlanta’s St. Paul of the Cross Church in 2009, serving until his death.
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St. Jude principal Patty Childs named school superintendent
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published April 4, 2024Bishop Joel M. Konzen announced April 4 that Patty Childs, current principal of St. Jude the Apostle School, has been named Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Childs will begin her new role on July 1.
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Death penalty opponents gather for prayer vigils
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published April 4, 2024Vigils were held across Georgia the evening of the execution of Willie James Pye to pray for those facing the death penalty and for victims and their families. Pye was executed March 20 after an appeal for clemency was denied.
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Archbishop Hartmayer expresses gratitude for Atlanta’s priests at Chrism Mass
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published April 1, 2024Celebrating the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., called it the Mass “that brings me the most joy.” Fourteen priests celebrating jubilee anniversaries of their ordinations were honored at the Mass.
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New associate superintendent brings ‘true passion’ for Catholic Schools
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 22, 2024The Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Schools hired Dr. Tony Bonta to serve as an associate superintendent for the school system. Bonta will be focused on advancement and strategic planning efforts as he focuses on school viability issues.
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Georgia Bulletin pilgrimage to follow ‘In the Footsteps of St. Paul’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 22, 2024The Georgia Bulletin will host its pilgrimage, “In the Footsteps of St. Paul,” to Greece, the Greek Islands and Istanbul in September.
