Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Light of Our Parish Life: Proclaiming the word of God at Mass

  

  By ALEX BROWN, Special to the Bulletin
  Published October 8, 2023

  Four Atlanta lectors, who have inspired many by their gift of sharing the events, parables, truths and allegories of the faith, reflect on their commitments to this ministry.

• Castranio Georgia Bulletin Fund to sustain work of archdiocesan newspaper 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published October 5, 2023

  For 60 years, The Georgia Bulletin has been the source of Catholic news for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. In commemoration of the anniversary, an endowment named for its late executive editor Mary Anne Castranio has been established.  

• Two archdiocesan schools earn national Blue Ribbon recognition 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published September 20, 2023

  Two schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were recognized as national models of excellence Sept. 19. Blessed Trinity High School and St. Jude the Apostle School were named 2023 National Blue Ribbon schools–repeat honors for both schools.

• Ministry milestones achieved 

  

  Published September 20, 2023

  Men with roots in the Archdiocese of Atlanta recently celebrated milestones in their ministries. 

• New executives at SVdP Georgia  

  Published September 20, 2023

  St. Vincent de Paul Georgia announced the appointment of Bea Perdue as senior director of philanthropy and Brian Dooling as director of marketing and communications.

• Archbishop Hartmayer sends greetings for High Holy Days to Jewish community

  Published September 14, 2023

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer extended prayerful greetings on Sept. 14 to the Jewish community ahead of observances of the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

• Father Thomas Ellerman, SM, remembered

  

  Published September 12, 2023

  Along with his brother priests, the Marist School community is mourning the loss of alumnus Father Thomas Ellerman, SM, ’58, who died on Sept. 9, in Atlanta. He was 83 years old.

• Beauty of surrounding world inspires Catholic artist  

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 8, 2023

  Artist Myrtha Vega sees the Creator’s work in even the smallest of things. Now in her 90s, the world continues to inspire the Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioner to make art.  

• Christ the King School announces independent school status 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published September 8, 2023

  The new school year brings a different model of operation for Christ the King School. The 86-year-old school has announced it is now an accredited independent Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Atlanta. 

• Mural marks decade of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 7, 2023

  Commemorating a decade of education, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School unveiled a 28-foot-long colorful, mural featuring a collage of its students, showcasing their diverse backgrounds.   

• Area Scouts honored with scholarships

  Published August 21, 2023

  Mark Rowell of Marietta, and Robert J. Riordan of Alpharetta, received scholarships from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) for contributions to their communities, schools, churches and Scouting. 

• Father James Patrick “Jimmy” Adams remembered

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published August 14, 2023

  Father James Patrick “Jimmy” Adams, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died in Tampa, Florida on Aug. 12. He was 76 years old and a priest for more than 41 years.

• New parish preschools director named

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published August 14, 2023

  Longtime educator Jennifer Hughes is the new director of parish preschools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.  

• School leaders look ahead to new year

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 11, 2023

  Schools around the Archdiocese of Atlanta opened their doors beginning Aug. 7 for students, from the youngest starting in pre-K to seniors relishing their final year of high school. Three school administrators share their communities’ preparations for the year ahead.

• Archbishop Hartmayer praises CRS work in Honduras 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published August 11, 2023

  As a member of the Catholic Relief Services Board of Directors, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., traveled to Honduras this summer to witness the agency’s lifesaving work there. 

• Travel: Belinda Held’s lifelong vocation 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published July 21, 2023

  For Belinda Held, sharing her love of travel with others is a vocation. Held has been working with The Georgia Bulletin for more than a decade to organize pilgrimages and accompany travelers to places of spiritual significance from the Holy Land to Europe and beyond.

• Catholic summer travel in Georgia 

  

  By ANNAGRACE DESSEZ
  Published July 14, 2023

  Georgia is full of vast, beautiful places. God’s design is evident through nature, in ornate buildings and in the people you meet. While you may want to visit a classic tourist destination like Panama City Beach or Hilton Head Island, consider seeking God’s presence in the amazing places here in Georgia.

• A day of childhood games for young adults

  

  By BENEDICT ESPOSITO
  Published July 13, 2023

  The young adult group at the Cathedral of Christ the King, 20/30 Somethings, is bringing Field Day back on Saturday, Aug. 19—a perfect way to meet new people and have fun. 

• Catholic Metro Sports announces fall registrations 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published July 10, 2023

  At more than 16 parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Atlanta, students from Catholic and public schools are teaming up on soccer fields and basketball courts while their parents get to know each other on the sidelines. 

• Bringing diverse people of God together through his Body and Blood 

  

  By ALEXANDER BROWN, Special to the Bulletin 
  Published July 6, 2023

  St. Paul of the Cross Church hosted one of many eucharistic processions the weekend of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ for the parish year of the National Eucharistic Revival.