Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Rooted in faith: Catholic schools begin a new year   

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published August 7, 2024

  Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Atlanta have opened their doors to welcome students as a new year of learning gets underway. It’s the first school year under the leadership of new superintendent, Patty Childs, who shared her priorities for students.

• National Eucharistic Congress a hope-filled experience for Atlantans

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published August 7, 2024

  Almost 60,000 Catholics united in Indianapolis, Indiana to rejoice and celebrate Jesus at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress on July 17. More than 400 Atlanta Catholics participated.

• Marist School senior shares summer internship experience

  

  By PARKER STEEDMAN
  Published August 6, 2024

  Marist School senior Parker Steedman shared her experience of serving as a summer intern for The Georgia Bulletin and Office of Communications of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Remembering Father Tom Francis Smith, OCSO

  

  Published August 4, 2024

  Father Tom Francis Smith, OCSO, a monk and priest of the Cistercian (Trappist) Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, died Friday, Aug. 2.

• Linda Scharnhorst to speak at August Magnificat  

  

  Published July 16, 2024

  Linda Scharnhorst, co-host of the Proclaim My Word Bible study podcasts on The Quest Atlanta Catholic Radio, will be the speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for women.

• Marist’s Markwalter excels on academic team 

  

  Published July 12, 2024

  The Marist School Academic Team participated in the 2024 High School National Championship Tournament. One of the standout performers was rising senior Russell Markwalter,

• Feed the hungry: Catholic volunteers partner with Rise Against Hunger

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published July 11, 2024

  Rise Against Hunger, a United States-based organization dedicated to ending food insecurity, helps communities across the nation. Catholic schools and parishes of the Archdiocese of Atlanta partner with Rise Against Hunger each year, impacting millions around the globe.

• Holy Spirit celebrates 60 years by hosting Mass of the Americas 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published July 11, 2024

  Holy Spirit Church, which launched its 60th anniversary year on Pentecost Sunday, will continue the celebration by hosting “Mass of the Americas” July 16.

• The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in pictures

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published July 10, 2024

  Between June 21-23, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made seven stops within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• National Eucharistic Pilgrimage reignites faith in Archdiocese of Atlanta 

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published June 25, 2024

  The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made its way through the Archdiocese of Atlanta, with pilgrims spending three days walking under the blazing southern sun and sparking a new curiosity about the Lord.

• The Georgia Bulletin honored with nine Catholic Media Awards

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published June 24, 2024

  At the 2024 Catholic Media Conference in Atlanta, the staff of The Georgia Bulletin received nine Catholic Media Awards. The conference was June 18-21 with the theme of “Connect in ATL.”

• Through Health is Hope, ServeHAITI brings needed medical, nutrition supplies to families 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published June 13, 2024

  The St. Vincent de Paul Health Center, operated by ServeHAITI, continues to see patients despite unrest in Haiti. The Health is Hope campaign enables the clinic to provide needed care to those fleeing Port-au-Prince.

• Pregnancy Aid Clinic fatherhood sessions, program highlight men’s mental health  

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published June 7, 2024

  In observance of Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health Week, the Pregnancy Aid Clinic will extend its fatherhood program by hosting online sessions for men to discuss their mental health as father figures.  

• The Class of 2024: Catholic schools honor top graduates 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published June 2, 2024

  The Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta honored their 2024 valedictorians and salutatorians at graduation ceremonies in May.  

• St. Mary’s student wins first place at Oratorical Finals  

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2024

  Eighth-grade student William Jackson, of St. Mary School in Rome, won first place at the annual Oratorical Finals May 1. 

• St. Jude students have May Crowning, last for principal Patty Childs 

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2024

  St. Jude the Apostle School held its annual May Crowning event on May 1. Students from each grade participated in honoring Mary with flowers and prayer.

• Flannery O’Connor’s life and faith serve as inspirations for new film

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2024

  A sold-out theater full of Flannery O’Connor fans heard from director/writer Ethan Hawke and actor Maya Hawke about the new biopic “Wildcat.” The film celebrates one of Georgia’s most famous authors.  

• ‘Wildcat’ a unique telling of Flannery O’Connor’s story 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published May 21, 2024

  The movie “Wildcat” is a father-daughter project, starring Maya Hawke as Flannery O’Connor. It’s written and directed by her father Ethan Hawke.

• New Pregnancy Aid Clinic director ready to ‘foster a culture of life’ 

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published May 20, 2024

  Sarah Weikert is the new executive director of Pregnancy Aid Clinic, bringing many years of nonprofit and fundraising experience to support families in need.

• Community service focus of meet up 

  

  Published May 16, 2024

  Members from two young adult Catholic groups teamed up for community service