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Our Lady of the Assumption students uphold tradition of serving others
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published October 3, 2024Our Lady of the Assumption School celebrated its 14th annual Day of Service on Sept. 18. Centered around community service, the day teaches students about the value of helping those in need.
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Dioceses of Atlanta Province begin storm recovery work
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published October 3, 2024As Tropical Storm Helene moved north, it downed trees, flooded neighborhoods and left communities with power loss and lack of water. The five dioceses of the Province of Atlanta each experienced some impact with several western North Carolina communities suffering devastating flooding.
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Georgia’s bishops call abortion ruling a ‘terrible step backwards’
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 1, 2024Georgia’s bishops offered a statement Oct. 1, following the ruling that struck down the state’s LIFE Act. In it they ask for all people of goodwill to take the cause for life to prayer and action.
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Georgia’s abortion ban struck down again; abortions can now be performed up to 22 weeks
By OSV NEWS
Published September 30, 2024Judge Robert McBurney of Superior Court of Fulton County in Atlanta ruled Sept. 30 that Georgia can no longer enforce its so-called “heartbeat law” on abortion.
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New president of Holy Spirit Preparatory School envisions a ‘community of joy’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published September 20, 2024Aimee Viana is the new president of Atlanta’s Holy Spirit Preparatory School. “My goal is to form faithful young men and women,” she said.
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Middle schoolers embrace Gospel of Jesus at ‘Holy Fire’
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org.
Published September 20, 2024Hundreds of middle school youth renewed their baptismal promises at “Holy Fire,” a Sept. 14 event featuring music, encouraging speakers, the sacrament of reconciliation and Mass.
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Pregnancy Aid Clinic to celebrate 40th anniversary at ‘An Evening for Life’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published September 19, 2024Pregnancy Aid Clinic (PAC) will host “An Evening for Life” gala on Oct. 27 at the Georgia Aquarium. PAC provides medical services and parenting support for pregnant women in need.
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Pro-life work continues following abortion clinic closure
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 9, 2024Leaders in the movement against abortion in the Archdiocese of Atlanta have guarded optimism that the Atlanta Women’s Center, one of the large abortion providers in the area, has closed its doors.
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Queen of Angels School receives $100,000 donation
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published September 6, 2024Queen of Angels School was named the beneficiary of a $100,000 donation from a local parishioner. The gift will enhance Catholic education for students.
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Archdiocese of Atlanta plans new interparochial Catholic school
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 6, 2024The Archdiocese of Atlanta is preparing to open a new school in Hall County. This will be the first new school established by the archdiocese in close to 20 years.
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Cristo Rey announces director of corporate work study
Published September 5, 2024
New director of Corporate Work Study named at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School.
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Bishops of Atlanta urge prayer and action following Apalachee High School shooting
Published September 4, 2024
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., was joined by Atlanta’s auxiliary bishops in offering prayers for healing for the Winder community following the Sept. 4 shooting at Apalachee High School.
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Chart-topping Hillbilly Thomists perform in Georgia as part of ‘Marigold’ tour
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published September 4, 2024A band of Dominican friars is making its third appearance on Billboard’s bluegrass chart. The Hillbilly Thomists visited Atlanta as part of a summer tour.
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New elementary school principals named
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 20, 2024The Office of Catholic Schools announced new principals are taking the helm at four elementary schools.
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Father Bruce Schultz, OP, remembered
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 15, 2024Father Bruce Barnabas Charles Schultz, OP, died Aug. 5. He spent most of his three decades as a Dominican serving in the African American community.
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Youth in Mission joins Archdiocese of Atlanta
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 14, 2024Youth in Mission helps teenagers and young adults cover mission trip costs to serve those in need. This summer, it was announced YiM would become a ministry of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Archdiocese to partner with Georgia GOAL for student scholarships
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 12, 2024GRACE Scholars helped thousands of students to attend some three dozen Catholic schools since it opened its doors 16 years ago. Now, the same mission is being picked up by Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program.
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Three schools awarded Cognia STEM certification
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published August 12, 2024St. Jude the Apostle School, St. Mary’s Academy and St. Joseph School earned the Cognia STEM certification this summer, creating history as the first three institutions to achieve this status in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Catholic Foundation announces spring awards
Published August 11, 2024
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia awarded community grants and parish enrichment grants this spring to support the work of schools and churches.
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From the Archives: Catholics and the Atlanta Olympic Games
By GEOFFREY HETHERINGTON, Archivist
Published August 10, 2024The Paris Olympics will soon conclude with the closing ceremony on Aug. 11. Like many of the games before, this year’s event was characterized by dramatic moments, victories and defeats, and some controversy. In that respect, the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta were not that different.