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2022: The Year in Review
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 5, 2023From 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.
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Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 31, 2022Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered a statement on Dec. 31 following the death of retired Pope Benedict XVI.
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Christmas blessings: Emmanuel, God is with us
By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, OFM Conv.
Published December 22, 2022Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shares a Christmas message of hope and love for all.
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New transitional deacon ordained, encouraged to life of service
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 22, 2022Seminarian 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.
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Titans win flag football state championship in double overtime
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 21, 2022Winning the state championship in double overtime, the Blessed Trinity Titans brought home the 7A State Championship trophy for girls’ flag football Dec. 8.
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Schools support Catholic Charities Atlanta
Published December 19, 2022
SMYRNA—Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic School Superintendent Diane Starkovich and Assistant Superintendent Karen Vogtner donated funds from the Catholic school principals and the administrative office to Catholic Charities Atlanta for Christmas. Accepting this year’s gift was Amy Sanislo, the marketing and communications manager at Catholic Charities Atlanta. For information on supporting Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesatlanta.org.
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Waking up after Christmas
By BENEDICT ESPOSITO, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 12, 2022Waking up on Dec. 26 is not fun. Like any day after a major celebration, it often can seem like a letdown, knowing the party is over. So what to do?
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We can walk with trustworthy guides
By ALEXANDER BROWN, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 9, 2022In earlier reflections, I talked about our relationship with the uncreated Creator, causing us to turn from sin and be healed by the saving love and grace of Christ. One of the most amazing aspects of this relationship is the gift of two divinely inspired “maps” that have been drawn for us in our lives.
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Be the village to save the children and world
By KRISTINA MCGOVERN, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 9, 2022My dad used to tell me, “Children are resilient.” I always wanted to believe him, but could never forget the sinking feeling that when something bad happens to children, it affects them during their formative years and remains with them for life.
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New leader at Office of Mission Advancement enters role
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 8, 2022Deacon Rick Medina helped get the GRACE Scholarship program off the ground and then went on to grow Catholic World Mission. Now, he’s the new director for the Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Mission Advancement.
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Atlanta’s only basilica celebrates historic building’s dedication
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 7, 2022The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the oldest faith communities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is marking 125 years since the dedication of the historic red brick church.
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The Georgia Bulletin participating in #iGiveCatholic
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 28, 2022The Georgia Bulletin, along with ministries, schools and parishes of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will participate in #iGiveCatholic on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
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State Supreme Court reinstates Georgia’s six-week ban on abortions
By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
Published November 28, 2022The Supreme Court of Georgia Nov. 23 reinstated a law that bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is about six weeks into a pregnancy.
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Archdiocesan choir prepares for Advent concert
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 28, 2022“Come Let Us Adore: An Evening of Carols and Scripture” featuring the archdiocesan choir, will be Dec. 16 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
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Faithful invited to Italy for spiritual pilgrimage in 2023
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 27, 2022The Georgia Bulletin will host a pilgrimage to Italy to honor St. Padre Pio and view sites of eucharistic miracles April 11-20, 2023.
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Giving thanks to God
Published November 23, 2022
In this season of Thanksgiving, the campus minsters of the three archdiocesan high schools–Blessed Trinity High School, St. Mary’s Academy and St. Pius X High School–share reflections on gratitude.
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The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception distributed 200 Thanksgiving dinner kits
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 22, 2022Members of the Shrine of Immaculate Conception in downtown Atlanta prepared Thanksgiving dinner kits to help older adults, school families and its community market. It’s a nearly 20-year tradition on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
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Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on overturning of Georgia abortion ban
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published November 16, 2022While attending the USCCB Fall Assembly, Archbishop Hartmayer provided comments on the Nov. 15 ruling by a Fulton County Superior Court judge, striking down Georgia’s abortion ban.
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Continue to pray, support vocations to serve Atlanta community
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 11, 2022During National Vocation Awareness Week, Archbishop Hartmayer offered a picture of vocations in the archdiocese saying Atlanta offers a satisfying and fulfilling experience of liturgy, ministry and diversity.
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The joy of vocations
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2022Clergy in the Archdiocese of Atlanta share their joy in ministry and how it encourages more religious vocations.
