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ECHO retreat on ‘Theology of the Body’ April 1-7
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2022High school youth and young adults are invited to learn more about “Theology of the Body” this spring at the ECHO retreat, scheduled for April 1-7 at Camp Covecrest in Tiger.
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Eighth grade students tie for winning MLK essays
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2022The Office of Intercultural Ministries for the Archdiocese of Atlanta hosted the annual poster and essay contests for Catholic school students to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces fall grants
Published January 11, 2022
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia issued 96 grants totaling $258,900 for the 2021 competitive fall grant cycle. Funding for the grants is provided by 11 endowment funds designated for various charitable fields of interests.
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Synod survey available in multiple languages
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 7, 2022As part of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis has asked the church to reach out to as many people as possible to listen about what “journeying together” means. Although many listening sessions will be held in Atlanta, a survey is also available for those not able to attend sessions.
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2021: The year in review
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 6, 2022With the COVID-19 pandemic and its variants as the backdrop, Catholics in Atlanta continued to live out their faith, serving others in 2021. Like most years, 2021 had its share of heartbreaking stories as well as joyful experiences. This is a look back at the events that shaped last year for the Catholic community.
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Pregnancy Aid Clinic opens doors to third location
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 6, 2022The Pregnancy Aid Clinic opened its third location to serve women and families facing crisis pregnancies. The nonprofit is “the boots-on-the-ground, pro-life arm in the archdiocese,” says its director, Lisa Regan.
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Notre Dame’s anti-poverty lab launches Atlanta project
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published January 4, 2022The University of Notre Dame’s anti-poverty research lab is teaming up with five nonprofits who work with Atlanta’s most vulnerable.
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St. Pius X dominates Northview in varsity basketball
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 30, 2021St. Pius X High School varsity basketball teams took on Northview High School of Duluth in their last game of the fall semester on Dec. 17.
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Fox 5 Atlanta to air cathedral’s Christmas Vigil Mass
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 23, 2021WAGA Fox 5 Atlanta will broadcast the Christmas Vigil Mass at midnight on Christmas Eve with Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv, as the main celebrant.
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Christmas greetings from The Georgia Bulletin
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 23, 2021The staff of The Georgia Bulletin wishes our readers and their families a Merry Christmas.
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Lyke House embraces new Christmas tradition
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 23, 2021The Lyke House Catholic Center held an event called “Lessons and Carols” on Dec. 2. The program is a Christmas practice that originated in the late 19th century and includes Scripture readings and Christmas carols.
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Archbishop Hartmayer urges prayer, support for tornado victims
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 13, 2021On Monday, Dec. 13, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, offered a message in support of the tornado victims in Kentucky and several of its neighboring states.
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Atlanta Retrouvaille leaders make pilgrimage to Vatican
By Georgia Bulletin Staff
Published December 11, 2021Seven couples from the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered outside St. Peter’s Basilica, getting ready to hear Pope Francis speak as part of their involvement in Retrouvaille, a program that offers hope and healing for troubled marriages.
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Keep current with Respect Life Issues
Published December 10, 2021
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Windows, art warm chapel at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 9, 2021Bishop Joel M. Konzen, SM, blessed the updated chapel at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital and participated in the tree lighting on Dec. 3 in Atlanta.
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Georgia Martyrs artwork raises awareness of canonization cause
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published December 9, 2021Several churches in the Archdiocese of Atlanta have commissioned original works of art depicting the Georgia Martyrs—five Franciscans who died on Georgia’s coast in the late 16th century. The Spanish friars ministered to the native people, the Guale.
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GRACE Scholars makes Catholic education reality for hundreds of families
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 9, 2021Thirty-four Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah accept GRACE scholarships. All students receiving GRACE Scholars awards receive money for their entire Catholic school matriculation as long as they show financial need.
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Youth and young adult writers needed
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 1, 2021High school youth and young adults in the Archdiocese of Atlanta are invited to contribute to The Georgia Bulletin beginning in January 2022.
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Singers needed for Eucharistic Congress choir
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 25, 2021Singers are needed for the Eucharistic Congress Choir, which will perform at the congress June 16-17, 2022.
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Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement following verdicts in Ahmaud Arbery case
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 24, 2021Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has released a statement in response to the verdicts rendered today in the case of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick.
