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• Bishop Tran to speak at August Magnificat 

  

  Published July 14, 2025

  Bishop John Nhan Tran, who answered God’s call through Pope Francis to be an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 2022, will be the speaker for the August Magnificat meal.

• Equipped for evangelization: Hispanic graduates lead with faith

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published July 10, 2025

  Nearly 60 parishioners in the Archdiocese of Atlanta completed a three-year formation program in May. With a certificate in pastoral ministry, the graduates are using their skills to evangelize throughout the archdiocese.

• A new look for Atlanta seminarians 

  

  Published July 10, 2025

  Black polo shirts have been replaced as the official formal wardrobe for seminarians studying to be priests for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. A new tie and shirt uniform are part of the fresh look.  

• Saint-to-be inspires call to action  

  

  Published July 10, 2025

  More than 175 people gathered at Holy Spirit Church for an evening honoring Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, co-hosted with the Holy Spirit Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.  

• Emory Saint Joseph’s, archdiocese announce sponsorship agreement to preserve hospital’s Catholic identity

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published June 23, 2025

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving June 23 at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, to recognize a historic sponsorship agreement between Emory Healthcare and the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Witnessing hope: My trip to Zambia with Catholic Relief Services

  

  By ARCHBISHOP GREGORY J. HARTMAYER, OFM Conv.
  Published June 22, 2025

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shares his experience visiting Zambia with Catholic Relief Services. The delegation learned about the organization’s work to improve the health of children and pregnant women.

• Jubilee of Hope: Atlanta’s pilgrimage churches 

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published June 17, 2025

  As part of the Jubilee Year of Hope, the Archdiocese of Atlanta announced six churches as official pilgrimage sites, offering the faithful an opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence and deepen their spirituality.  

• Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrates transitional diaconate ordination

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published June 13, 2025

  Four seminarians were ordained to the transitional diaconate on May 31 at St. Peter Chanel Church in Roswell.

• A joyous pilgrimage 

  

  By FATHER JOHN C. KIERAN
  Published June 12, 2025

  This spring, 52 pilgrims led by Bishop John N. Tran, traveled to six Marian sites in Portugal, Spain and France on a journey sponsored by The Georgia Bulletin.

• A decade of ‘Laudato si’’ 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published June 12, 2025

  Ten years ago, Pope Francis issued his teaching on the environment “On Care for Our Common Home,” Laudato si’. Atlanta ministries and parishes have embraced the encyclical’s vision in many ways.

• Father Gregory Goolsby, archdiocesan priest, remembered

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published June 6, 2025

  Father Gregory David “Greg” Goolsby, a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died May 29 after a prolonged illness. He was 68 years old and a priest for nearly 32 years. 

• Georgia bishops urge support for Religious Workforce Protection Act

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published May 30, 2025

  In May 27 letters to U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, Georgia’s Catholic bishops express support for the Religious Workforce Protection Act (RWPA).

• Atlanta area student honored for peace message  

  Published May 30, 2025

  Niang Kim of St. Peter Claver Regional School, was honored as a winner in this year’s Inspirational Messages of Peace competition.

• CTK’s Sanctus Gifts opens 

  

  Published May 30, 2025

  The mother church of the Archdiocese of Atlanta recently celebrated the blessing of a new gift shop.  

• Cristo Rey welcomes business leaders as trustees 

  

  Published May 30, 2025

  The Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School Board of Trustees installed new members during the annual board retreat.

• Celebrating the Class of 2025 honor graduates

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published May 30, 2025

  Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta honored their 2025 valedictorians and salutatorians during graduation ceremonies this month. Catholic students were also named the top graduates at other area schools. 

• OLA bids farewell to Marists after six decades of service

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published May 29, 2025

  The Marists priests of Our Lady of the Assumption Church are departing from the parish after nearly 60 years of service. The Brookhaven church celebrated a Mass on May 18 to honor their impact on the community.

• IHM students, church members take faith on the go with new bus

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published May 29, 2025

  Immaculate Heart of Mary School acquired a bus through last year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign, enhancing transportation services for the students and church community.  

• Bishop Shlesinger finds prison ministry faith enriching

  By IMELDA RICHARD, Special to the Bulletin
  Published May 15, 2025

  “I chose to be involved in prison ministry because, like Jesus, I need to be present to those who are shut-ins and to share with them our hope,” says Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III.

• Atlanta’s Catholic community celebrates new pope

  

  By NATALIA DURON AND NICHOLE GOLDEN
  Published May 14, 2025

  Catholic school students and teachers across the Archdiocese of Atlanta assembled in classrooms and cafeterias to watch the announcement of a new pope, while parish staff huddled around computer screens to catch a first glimpse of the successor of Pope Francis. Atlanta Catholics reacted to the surprising news with joy.