Georgia Bulletin

Atlanta

• Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on appointment of Archbishop Gregory to College of Cardinals

  Published October 25, 2020

  Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., issued a statement regarding the appointment of his predecessor Archbishop Wilton Gregory to the College of Cardinals.

• Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on pope’s civil union comments

  Published October 22, 2020

  ATLANTA–Below is a statement from Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., on the comments made by Pope Francis regarding civil unions: “I know there has been a lot of conversation about comments Pope Francis made in a secular documentary released in Rome this week. To be clear, there has been no change in church doctrine. […]

• Meet the new CEO of St. Vincent de Paul Georgia

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 15, 2020

  St. Vincent de Paul Georgia’s new CEO Patrick McNulty is taking up the reins of the charity dedicated to helping those in need as the economic crisis spurred by the pandemic raises the risk of food insecurity and homelessness.

• Faithful Citizenship videos a starting point for Catholic voters

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 15, 2020

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta released new Faithful Citizenship videos to help guide Catholic voters in the upcoming elections.

• Mass, panel discussion upcoming events for Respect Life Month

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 15, 2020

  Read about a few upcoming events that will conclude Respect Life Month in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Archdiocese to offer virtual program on new ‘Directory for Catechesis’ in Spanish

  

  Published October 15, 2020

  The Office of Multicultural Ministries of the archdiocese has prepared a virtual presentation under the theme: “New Directory for Catechesis: The Gospel Always Current.”

• New columbarium extension of Ignatius House mission

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published October 1, 2020

  The Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center in Atlanta has a new place of prayer on the property for those remembering deceased loved ones and contemplating their own journeys.

• New family formation program supports the ‘domestic church’

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 1, 2020

  “Families Forming Disciples,” created by the Office of Formation and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is designed to help families encounter the Lord together as a “domestic church” at home.

• Atlanta parishes making environmental inroads

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 1, 2020

  In the five years since Pope Francis issued his encyclical on the environment, Catholics are taking steps to use clean-energy technology to help the climate crisis. 

• Atlanta Catholics remain faithful in pandemic

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 1, 2020

  Moving forward in faith, Atlanta Catholics have adapted to new ways of worship and serving in the pandemic.

• Sunday Mass dispensation extended until further notice

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published September 26, 2020

  On Friday, Sept. 25, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced that the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass will remain in place until further notice.

• Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on death penalty, prayers for victims at vigil

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published September 22, 2020

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., participated in an online prayer vigil against federal executions by offering a statement on the death penalty and prayers for the victims and their loved ones.

• Day of Prayer, Fasting set for September 24

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published September 18, 2020

  This year’s National Day of Prayer and Fasting will be Thursday, Sept. 24.

• Father Michael Hogan dies August 24

  Published September 18, 2020

  Father Michael Hogan, who served as an archdiocesan priest for more than 25 years, died August 24.

• Holy Spirit Prep celebrating 25th anniversary

  

  Published September 18, 2020

  As the new school year begins, Holy Spirit Preparatory School embarks on the 25th anniversary year of the founding of the school.

• St. Jude the Apostle School STREAM lab opens

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published September 17, 2020

  Students at St. Jude the Apostle School are making use of the school’s new STREAM lab. The lab’s opening was made possible with proceeds from an auction fundraiser. 

• SVdP Georgia announces public phase of capital campaign

  

  By MARK WOOLSEY, Special to the Bulletin
  Published September 17, 2020

  St. Vincent de Paul Georgia has announced the public phase of its $7.5 million Hope Transformed capital campaign, seeking to raise $650,000 to put finishing touches on a construction and renovation project at its statewide hub, allowing the agency to better meet the needs of clients.

• Young Catholic Professionals launches in Atlanta

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 17, 2020

  Young Catholic Professionals (YCP) brings together the faithful in their 20s and 30s for fellowship, networking, inspiration and a spiritual connection in their professional careers.

• Catholic Charities Atlanta continues to provide pandemic relief

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 17, 2020

  Catholic Charities Atlanta is one of many organizations supporting people impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

• Georgia Tech students partner with CRS to reduce fleet emissions

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 17, 2020

  While staffers with Catholic Relief Services delivered needed supplies to far-flung parts of the globe, students at the Georgia Institute of Technology studied how its missions of mercy could be done with fewer car emissions.