Atlanta
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Catholic Schools Week honorees make indelible impressions
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 3, 2022Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated Catholic Schools Week Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As part of the celebration, one staff member from each Catholic school is recognized as employee of the year, as well as a principal of the year and parish preschool director of the year.
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Archbishop Hartmayer calls for building ‘a culture of life and love’ for pregnant women
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2022The Mass for the Unborn on Jan. 21 attracted scores of believers to the Cathedral of Christ the King. Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., delivered an impassioned homily, saying, “We must show all people we are for life.”
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Georgia Catholic Conference supporting bills to restrict abortion pills, repeal death penalty
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2022Bills on mental health, abortion pills and the death penalty are the focus of the Georgia Catholic Conference in this year’s legislative session.
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Spring fine arts performances begin
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2022Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will host concerts, spring plays, musicals and dance performances from February through May.
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A new name: focusing on evangelization
By ANDREW LICHTENWALNER
Published January 21, 2022Starting on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25), the archdiocesan Office of Formation & Discipleship will have a new name: the Office of Evangelization & Discipleship. What’s this about, and what’s in a name?
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Holy Spirit inspires art, creativity for MLK celebration
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2022The annual Martin Luther King Jr. observance included a Mass and youth celebration to honor Dr. King’s work of nonviolence and racial equality. This year’s theme was taken from Galatians 5:25, “If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit.”
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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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Published December 10, 2021
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