Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Annual Green Mass scheduled for May 17 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 11, 2022

  Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will celebrate environmental efforts at the annual Green Mass. St. John Neumann Church, Lilburn, will host the Mass.

• Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on draft of Supreme Court ruling

  

  Published May 3, 2022

  On May 3, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., issued a statement to the people of the Archdiocese of Atlanta regarding reports about a draft of a Supreme Court ruling on the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case.

• Sister Briege McKenna, OSC, to speak at Magnificat 

  

  Published April 29, 2022

  Sister Briege McKenna, OSC, who has ministered hope and healing over many decades to people worldwide, will be the guest speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for women to be held on Saturday, May 21, in Duluth. 

• Honoring the 2022 jubilarian priests

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published April 29, 2022

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta honors clergy celebrating 25 and 50 years in the priesthood. Meet the jubilarian priests and read about their ministries.

• Teen’s Eagle Scout Project helped food pantry 

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published April 28, 2022

  a young man from Atlanta’s Holy Spirit Church earns top honors with Boy Scouts of America/Scouts BSA.

• Georgia legislature passes mental health, school choice measures

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published April 27, 2022

  The Georgia General Assembly concluded its legislative session on April 4. Learn what bills passed or did not receive a vote, and what is expected for the next session.

• Archbishop Hartmayer celebrates annual Chrism Mass

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published April 14, 2022

  At the April 12 Chrism Mass, the archbishop blessed the sacramental oils that will be used in parishes across the archdiocese in the coming year, and he led priests in renewing the promises made at their ordinations.

• Fransalian Associates inspired by gentle approach to faith 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 14, 2022

  The Fransalian Associates offer a new way for believers to embrace the vision of St. Francis de Sales in their everyday lives. Three dozen men and women from Florida, Tennesse and Georgia recently completed a program of learning about the saint and his spirituality.  

• Pregnancy Aid Clinic expands medical staff with archdiocesan support

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published April 14, 2022

  Pregnancy Aid Clinic (PAC) and the Archdiocese of Atlanta have partnered to help expand services for women and families facing unexpected pregnancies.

• St. Bernadette relics to visit Atlanta 

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published April 13, 2022

  Relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous are scheduled to visit the Archdiocese of Atlanta as part of a nationwide tour. Holy Spirit Church will host the relics in early May.

• Eucharistic Congress Choir celebrates Christ in song 

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published April 3, 2022

  The Congress Choir will sing during the 25th Eucharistic Congress, set for June 17-18 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. The theme is, “Come to Me,” inspired by Matthew 11:28. 

• Notre Dame Cathedral truss exhibit visits Atlanta 

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published March 31, 2022

  Sitting behind the arches of the Millenium Gate Museum near Atlantic Station is a tall wooden truss exhibit—a tribute to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The exhibit was brought to Atlanta by Handshouse Studio, an organization that gathers together communities, institutions and partners to reconstruct historical projects. 

• Atlanta archbishop: War in Ukraine ‘outrageous before almighty God’ 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 31, 2022

  An interfaith prayer service for peace in Ukraine on March 28 comes more than a month after the country was invaded by the Russian military, with devastating bombings of cities. An estimated 3.7 million Ukrainians have fled. The Archdiocese of Atlanta hosted the service at Holy Spirit Church.

• Chief operating officer departs for Archdiocese of Washington

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 31, 2022

  David Spotanski, who was named the first lay chief operating officer in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 2013, reflects on his time here. Spotanski was recently asked to take on a similar role by Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory for the Archdiocese of Washington.

• Atlanta Catholic transforms personal suffering into hope

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published March 21, 2022

  The meaning of suffering is something Paula Umana has contemplated often since her diagnosis with a paralyzing neurological disorder seven years ago. The Atlanta Catholic offers hope in a new book sharing the stories of others who suffer.

• Drawn by lives of believers, hundreds exploring the faith  

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published March 20, 2022

  More than 1,400 women, children and men are preparing to take their next steps in faith by joining the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. They will be received into the church at Easter.

• Expanded Laudato Si’ plan builds on local environmental efforts

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published March 16, 2022

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta has expanded its Laudato Si’ Action Plan. The nearly 80-page document provides suggestions for how Catholics can care for the environment, as well as highlight the work of the archdiocese. It is available in English and Spanish.

• Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School gala highlighted its first class 

  

  By Georgia Bulletin Staff
  Published March 6, 2022

  The Rey of Hope Gala 2022 on Feb. 11 celebrated the first class of students of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, who are set to graduate from college this spring. 

• Holy Spirit Prep partners with sports character program 

  

  By Georgia Bulletin Staff
  Published March 4, 2022

  Winning-at-all-costs coaching, sports specialization and “sports rage” are eroding the culture of youth sports. To counter those challenges, Holy Spirit Preparatory School is partnering with the Play Like a Champion Today Character Education Through Sports program. 

• Choirs honor Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman

  

  By Georgia Bulletin Staff
  Published March 4, 2022

  The Lyke House Catholic Center honored Franciscan Sister Thea Bowman at a Feb. 20 concert for her contributions to the church.