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• Archbishop Hartmayer asks for prayers for President Carter

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published February 19, 2023

  Archbishop 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.

• Together for Life Rally draws scores to the Georgia Statehouse 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 18, 2023

  Scores 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.

• New deacons now turn to serve the poor and marginalized 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 16, 2023

  Eleven 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.

• Bishops honor Catholic school faculty members at annual Mass, banquet 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published February 14, 2023

  The 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.” 

• Forged by war, new bishop inspires others to find joy in service

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 2, 2023

  Bishop 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.

• Clergy members join in prayer at pre-ordination vespers  

  

  By ERIKA ANDERSON REDDING, Special to the Bulletin 
  Published February 2, 2023

  The night before his ordination, Bishop-designate John Nhan Tran took an opportunity to pray with the priests of his new archdiocese.  

• 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.

• The light of Favor Fertility Ministry 

  

  By ELIZABETH COUTURE, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 30, 2023

  A 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.  

• Catholic Foundation announces parish enrichment grants

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published January 24, 2023

  The Catholic Foundation’s Pastors Advisory Council made the award recommendation for 21 parish enrichment grants for $21,000 to the Foundation’s Board for approval.

• Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces fall 2022 Community Grant Awards

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published January 23, 2023

  The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 99 grants totaling $277,500 for the 2022 competitive fall grant cycle. Funding for these grants was provided by 11 endowment funds designated for various charitable fields of interests, as well as a donor advised fund.

• MLK poster, essay contest winners inspired by Scripture 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published January 20, 2023

  As part of the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the Office of Intercultural Ministries and Office of Catholic Schools coordinate an annual essay and art contest for students. The theme for this year’s contest was based on Romans 12:12 to be “joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

• Cathedral members celebrate mortgage burning 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published January 19, 2023

  The Cathedral of Christ the King recently celebrated paying off its construction loan on the Hyland Center, its multipurpose facility.  

• Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI remembered in Atlanta  

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published January 19, 2023

  Parishes across the Archdiocese of Atlanta held memorial Masses for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in early January after the death of the retired pontiff Dec. 31. Locals shared their memories of the late pope.

• Mass honors MLK as a ‘great servant of the Gospel’ 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published January 19, 2023

  With the civil rights movement anthem “We Shall Overcome,” the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated its annual Mass honoring native son Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. On Jan. 14, a large crowd attended the Mass at the Passionist-run St. Paul of the Cross Church.

• That they all be one: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 

  

  By FATHER JOHN C. KIERAN, Commentary
  Published January 11, 2023

  The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is Jan. 18-25. The observance “invites all to respond to Our Master’s urgent plea for unity,” writes Father John Kieran.

• The Georgia Bulletin: 60 years of ‘bearing light’ 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor  
  Published January 6, 2023

  The first issue of The Georgia Bulletin was published on Jan. 4, 1963. With the arrival of 2023, we mark the archdiocesan newspaper’s 60th anniversary. 

• 2022: The Year in Review

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF 
  Published January 5, 2023

  From the overturning of Roe v. Wade to the appointment of a third auxiliary bishop for Atlanta, this is a look back at the events that shaped 2022 for the Catholic community of North and Central Georgia.

• Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published December 31, 2022

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered a statement on Dec. 31 following the death of retired Pope Benedict XVI.

• Christmas blessings: Emmanuel, God is with us 

  By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, OFM Conv.
  Published December 22, 2022

  Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shares a Christmas message of hope and love for all.

• New transitional deacon ordained, encouraged to life of service 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 22, 2022

  Seminarian Pete Coppola reached a milestone on his road to the priesthood on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception as he was ordained to the transitional diaconate in Atlanta.