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• 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.

• Titans win flag football state championship in double overtime 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 21, 2022

  Winning the state championship in double overtime, the Blessed Trinity Titans brought home the 7A State Championship trophy for girls’ flag football Dec. 8.

• 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.   

• Waking up after Christmas

  By BENEDICT ESPOSITO, Special to the Bulletin
  Published December 12, 2022

  Waking 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?

• We can walk with trustworthy guides

  

  By ALEXANDER BROWN, Special to the Bulletin
  Published December 9, 2022

  In 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.

• Be the village to save the children and world

  

  By KRISTINA MCGOVERN, Special to the Bulletin
  Published December 9, 2022

  My 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.  

• New leader at Office of Mission Advancement enters role 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 8, 2022

  Deacon 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.

• Atlanta’s only basilica celebrates historic building’s dedication 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published December 7, 2022

  The 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.  

• The Georgia Bulletin participating in #iGiveCatholic

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published November 28, 2022

  The Georgia Bulletin, along with ministries, schools and parishes of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will participate in #iGiveCatholic on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

• State Supreme Court reinstates Georgia’s six-week ban on abortions

  

  By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
  Published November 28, 2022

  The 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.

• 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.