Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Order of Malta raises funds for Pregnancy Aid Clinic  

  

  Published June 8, 2022

  On April 21, the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta-Atlanta Region hosted its annual “Life is Beautiful” event, benefiting Pregnancy Aid Clinic.

• Georgia natives ordained to transitional diaconate 

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published May 27, 2022

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained Evan Glowzinski and Matthew Howard transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of Atlanta at the Cathedral of Christ the King May 21 as they journey toward the priesthood.

• Father James H. Sexstone Jr. remembered 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 26, 2022

  Father James H. “Jim” Sexstone, a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died May 19 after a battle with cancer, surrounded by family and his brother priests. He was 78 years old. 

• Catholic–Jewish dialogue group visits Atlanta’s King Center, other civil rights sites  

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published May 26, 2022

  Leaders of the Catholic and Jewish faith communities gathered for fellowship and to find ways to heal the hatred of racism in a three-day journey to civil rights landmarks with stops in Atlanta.

• Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement in wake of Texas school shooting

  

  Published May 25, 2022

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., offered words to the faithful in the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, encouraging all to offer light in a dark time.

• 2022 priest assignments announced

  

  Published May 18, 2022

  Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announces priest assignments and appointments, effective July 1 in the archdiocese.

• Atlanta archbishop denounces hate-motivated shooting in Buffalo, church shooting in California

  

  Published May 16, 2022

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., was deeply disturbed to hear about a deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.

• Protect human life ‘always and everywhere’: Atlanta archbishop in opposing scheduled execution 

  

  Published May 16, 2022

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., released a statement in regards to the upcoming execution of Virgil Presnell Jr. 

• Pregnancy aid ministries working to empower families 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 12, 2022

  Anti-abortion advocates in the Atlanta Archdiocese are mobilizing to aid pregnant women in light of a leaked document from the Supreme Court indicating it will overturn its Roe v. Wade decision.

• University of Dallas program equips Hispanic ministry leaders 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 12, 2022

  Holy Spirit Church hosted the Liturgy of Commissioning and a graduation ceremony for the Certificado en Ministerio Pastoral (Certificate in Pastoral Ministry) program on April 30.

• 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.