Atlanta
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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.
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A second COVID Thanksgiving of service
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 24, 2021Many working hands around the Archdiocese of Atlanta share with others around the Thanksgiving holiday, from loading food boxes in trunks of cars with the makings of a home-cooked meal to getting up before sunrise to prepare a hot turkey dinner for senior citizens.
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Lyke House gallery uplifts contributions of Black Catholics
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 23, 2021A new exhibit at the Lyke House Catholic Center at the Atlanta University Center is honoring its namesake, the late Archbishop James P. Lyke. The gallery’s works teach about the gifts of the Black community to U.S. Catholicism and the universal church.
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New sculpture reimagines Christian-Jewish relations
Published November 17, 2021
Marist School hosted a blessing and dedication of a new sculpture celebrating the journey of friendship between Catholics and Jews on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 56 years after the landmark Nostra Aetate declaration by Pope Paul VI.
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Marist’s fall choral concert makes a comeback
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 12, 2021Marist student singers performed in the Senior High Fall Choral Concert on Oct. 26. The concert tradition returned after two years of performances without an audience due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Advent season a time for reflection, preparation
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 12, 2021The season of Advent, “a time of expected waiting,” marks a new liturgical year and includes the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to Christmas. This year, Advent begins on Sunday, Nov. 28.
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Cathedral of Christ the King hosts exact casting of Michelangelo’s Pietà
Published November 11, 2021
A life-size marble casting of Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ is on display at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. The Carrara marble, exact casting of Pietà, is the 54th of only 100 authorized to be created and placed.
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Veterans share love of faith and country
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 11, 2021During November—National Veterans and Military Families Month—Americans are encouraged to honor veterans and their family members. Learn about local Catholic veterans and how you can help those who served.
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Xavier Society an ‘invaluable’ resource for blind, visually impaired Catholics
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 3, 2021The Xavier Society for the Blind began its ministry for the visually impaired in 1900 and provides resources and materials for Catholics in Atlanta and worldwide.
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‘Move out from of our comfort zone’ says archbishop on synod
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 28, 2021The Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated the opening of the next Synod of Bishops with Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., calling for believers to listen and learn from each other to revitalize the church.
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Archdiocese of Atlanta creates $400,000 endowment for Mercy Care
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published October 28, 2021Mercy Care Atlanta continued its work throughout the pandemic of delivering medical and dental care to the uninsured and underinsured. A new endowment, created by the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will support its mission.
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#iGiveCatholic opportunity to support mission of local church
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published October 27, 2021#iGiveCatholic is an online giving day that brings the Catholic community together to financially support parishes, schools and ministries. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia coordinates the program locally.
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Festivals celebrate the season
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published October 27, 2021Check out seasonal festivals at churches and schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Remembering Deacon Cecil Romaine Reimer
Published October 26, 2021
Deacon Cecil Romaine (Cece) Reimer, who served at Holy Cross Church for 30 years, died Oct. 11. He was 93 years old.
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The Ignatian Year
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published October 18, 2021Jesuits worldwide are observing the Ignatian year, which began in May and marks the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion after being wounded in battle.
