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Eucharistic Congress Choir celebrates Christ in song
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2022The Congress Choir will sing during the 25th Eucharistic Congress, set for June 17-18 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. The theme is, “Come to Me,” inspired by Matthew 11:28.
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Notre Dame Cathedral truss exhibit visits Atlanta
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2022Sitting behind the arches of the Millenium Gate Museum near Atlantic Station is a tall wooden truss exhibit—a tribute to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The exhibit was brought to Atlanta by Handshouse Studio, an organization that gathers together communities, institutions and partners to reconstruct historical projects.
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Atlanta archbishop: War in Ukraine ‘outrageous before almighty God’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2022An interfaith prayer service for peace in Ukraine on March 28 comes more than a month after the country was invaded by the Russian military, with devastating bombings of cities. An estimated 3.7 million Ukrainians have fled. The Archdiocese of Atlanta hosted the service at Holy Spirit Church.
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Chief operating officer departs for Archdiocese of Washington
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2022David Spotanski, who was named the first lay chief operating officer in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 2013, reflects on his time here. Spotanski was recently asked to take on a similar role by Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory for the Archdiocese of Washington.
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Atlanta Catholic transforms personal suffering into hope
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published March 21, 2022The meaning of suffering is something Paula Umana has contemplated often since her diagnosis with a paralyzing neurological disorder seven years ago. The Atlanta Catholic offers hope in a new book sharing the stories of others who suffer.
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Drawn by lives of believers, hundreds exploring the faith
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 20, 2022More than 1,400 women, children and men are preparing to take their next steps in faith by joining the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. They will be received into the church at Easter.
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Expanded Laudato Si’ plan builds on local environmental efforts
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 16, 2022The Archdiocese of Atlanta has expanded its Laudato Si’ Action Plan. The nearly 80-page document provides suggestions for how Catholics can care for the environment, as well as highlight the work of the archdiocese. It is available in English and Spanish.
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Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School gala highlighted its first class
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published March 6, 2022The Rey of Hope Gala 2022 on Feb. 11 celebrated the first class of students of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, who are set to graduate from college this spring.
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Holy Spirit Prep partners with sports character program
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published March 4, 2022Winning-at-all-costs coaching, sports specialization and “sports rage” are eroding the culture of youth sports. To counter those challenges, Holy Spirit Preparatory School is partnering with the Play Like a Champion Today Character Education Through Sports program.
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Choirs honor Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published March 4, 2022The Lyke House Catholic Center honored Franciscan Sister Thea Bowman at a Feb. 20 concert for her contributions to the church.
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New community market provides food help to Atlanta residents
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 4, 2022The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta has transformed its food pantry ministry into a market, offering customers a chance to shop for kitchen staples.
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Divorced, separated Catholics invited to reflection April 23
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 3, 2022A relatively new apostolate in the Archdiocese of Atlanta—Witness to Marriage—seeks to support separated and divorced Catholics, and will host a morning reflection in April.
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Annual Appeal calls faithful to be ‘transformed in Christ’
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 3, 2022The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal helps to carry out the mission of the Archdiocese of Atlanta by supporting ministerial, outreach, education, evangelization and discipleship work in north and central Georgia.
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Pope Francis appoints Atlanta priest as Bishop of Charleston
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published February 22, 2022Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, 76, from the Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, and has appointed Father Jacques E. Fabre, CS, as Bishop-designate of Charleston.
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Eucharistic Congress volunteers needed
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022Volunteers are needed for the 25th Eucharistic Congress, to be held June 17-18, at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.
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Catholic athletes sign on to play collegiate sports
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 17, 2022Catholic athletes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta made commitments to play collegiate sports on National Signing Day, Feb. 2.
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Eight new deacons called to ‘sacramental service’
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2022Archbishop Hartmayer ordained eight new permanent deacons Feb. 5 at the Cathedral of Christ the King to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Marist School alumnus coaches Rams to Super Bowl victory
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 14, 2022Coach Sean McVay, graduate of Atlanta’s Marist School, led the Los Angeles Rams to victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13. He is the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl championship in NFL history.
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St. Joseph icon, blessed by pope, comes to St. Jude the Apostle Church
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 7, 2022St. Jude the Apostle Church was the first parish in the state of Georgia to host the Knights of Columbus 2022 Pilgrim Icon Program. Pope Francis opened the initiative in the fall of 2021 by blessing the pilgrim icon of St. Joseph.
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New healing ministry supports adult children of divorce
By DR. DANIEL MEOLA, Special to the Bulletin
Published February 7, 2022Through in-person and online retreat experiences, support groups, online and print resources, and more, Life-Giving Wounds wants every man and woman from a broken home to become cycle-breakers, and ultimately to find even within their wounds the Lord’s invitation to greater faith, hope and love.
