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A look back at 2020 in the Catholic community
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 7, 2021Amid the many hardships of 2020, there were some shining moments—the work of local non-profits to serve families in need, the parish priests and staff who found creative ways to deepen the spirituality of parishioners and the long-awaited news of a new archbishop for Atlanta.
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Writer’s favorite stories showcased Catholics in ‘unexpected’ times
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 7, 2021If Samantha Smith, staff writer for The Georgia Bulletin, could sum up the year 2020 into one word, she would go with “unexpected.” Read about her favorite stories from the year.
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Priests, lay faithful look ahead to 2021
By MARK WOOLSEY, Special to the Bulletin
Published January 7, 2021The faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta have reason to cheer the calendar’s turn, after a year of pandemics, politics, protest and economic stress. But there’s also a sense of working to attain perspective on 2020 coupled with reflection on the takeaway and a resolute forward gaze.
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Merry Christmas from The Georgia Bulletin
Published December 24, 2020
Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” Mt 1:23
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Readers invited to rate top stories of 2020
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 24, 2020Georgia Bulletin readers are invited to select their top five favorite stories from 2020. The deadline for selection will be New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31.
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Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on COVID-19 vaccines
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
Published December 15, 2020Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., addressed the moral implications of COVID-19 vaccines in a Dec. 15 statement to offer Catholics guidance.
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Dance, music ministry leaders leave legacies worldwide
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2020The Our Lady of Lourdes parish community recently lost two people known for sharing their faith creatively through the arts—Kenya Griffin and Kenneth W. Louis. Griffin, a dancer, was a lifelong member of the parish and Louis was the parish’s director of liturgy and music.
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Catholic nonprofits are lights in pandemic
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2020The traditional holiday fundraisers for nonprofits like Catholic Charities and St. Vincent de Paul have had to be reimagined. Catholic nonprofits in the archdiocese are adapting as they increase online resources, so it is easier for people to give. All this as aid requests climb.
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Christmas Connections held with safety precautions
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
Published December 10, 2020By practicing safe drop-off and pick-up of donations of clothes, toys and needed items, volunteers were able to help families with the Christmas Connections program through Catholic Charities Atlanta.
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GRACE Scholars brings faith, education to families
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2020Faith and education come together for hundreds of GRACE scholarship recipients each year. Thirty-four Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and the Diocese of Savannah accept GRACE scholarships. All students receiving GRACE awards demonstrate financial need.
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Zenith Ministries founder hopes to share God’s healing
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2020Thomas Clements hopes the new ministry he founded will share God’s healing to his Millennial peers. It is known as Zenith Ministries.
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Catholic Foundation announces Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory Fund
Published December 10, 2020
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, along with its board of directors, announces establishment of a permanent endowment fund to honor Atlanta’s previous archbishop, Cardinal Wilton Gregory.
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‘Angels Unawares’ to be displayed at Holy Spirit
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2020This bronze sculpture, called “Angels Unawares” is a monument to migration. Created by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, it is scheduled to be displayed on the campus of Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta starting Jan. 7.
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Atlanta’s 2021 Eucharistic Congress cancelled amid COVID concerns
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 10, 2020On Monday, Dec. 7, Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, announced that the 2021 Eucharistic Congress will not be held. Due to the uncertainty about the safety of gathering thousands of people in one space six months from now, organizers decided to cancel the event.
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Spanish language virtual program a success
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published December 2, 2020More than 250 participants from the Archdiocese of Atlanta and around the nation participated in the virtual program “New Directory for Catechesis: The Gospel Always Current.”
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Magnificat creates videos with bishop, Father Hepburn as speakers
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 1, 2020The Magnificat ministry in the archdiocese, which has not been able to hold the Magnificat meal for women since March, has stepped out in faith, creating virtual events with speakers Bishop Bernard Shlesinger and Father Tim Hepburn. Both of the videos can be seen on the YouTube channel of the Magnificat Joyful Visitation chapter.
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Georgia prepares for Senate runoffs January 5
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 26, 2020Candidates for two U.S. Senate seats representing Georgia are preparing for a runoff election on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Faithful Citizenship videos available through the archdiocese can be a good starting point for Catholics preparing to vote.
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#iGiveCatholic responds to pandemic needs
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 26, 2020Coordinated locally by the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia, #iGiveCatholic is an online giving day that brings the Catholic community together to give back.
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The necessity of Black Catholic History Month: A reflection
By ASHLEY MORRIS, Th.M.
Published November 26, 2020More than a 30-day recounting or retelling of a series of little-known church facts, Black Catholic History Month is the perfect opportunity to reflect upon and uplift God’s movement within communities regularly overlooked in our narratives.
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Reminders of what it means to be thankful
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 26, 2020As Thanksgiving approached, The Georgia Bulletin reached out to Catholics featured in earlier stories as the pandemic began. It was a hope that through their disrupted lives, they might remind us all of what it is to be thankful during this holiday.