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• 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.

• Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on election of Pope Leo XIV

  

  Published May 8, 2025

  Upon the election of former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost as the new pope May 8, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., asked for prayers for the Holy Father in a statement.

• Archbishop Hartmayer honors jubilarians at Chrism Mass

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published May 7, 2025

  During the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King April 15, Archbishop Hartmayer consecrated the chrism, blessed the oils of the catechumens and honored the jubilarian priests.

• Mercy Care foot washing offers healing for Atlanta’s homeless

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published April 30, 2025

  Mercy Care hosted its annual foot washing on April 17, inviting volunteers to provide proper foot care to men and women experiencing homelessness.

• Atlanta’s Jesuit community highlighting a papacy ‘grounded in joy’ 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published April 30, 2025

  Members of the local Jesuit community are remembering Pope Francis—the first pope from the Society of Jesus—for his joy and emphasis on discernment. 

• Archdiocese of Atlanta Mass celebrates, honors the life of Pope Francis

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published April 30, 2025

  A Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis was celebrated at the Cathedral of Christ the King on April 24.

• Atlantans remember Pope Francis for mercy, bold initiatives and art of encounter 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published April 24, 2025

  Atlanta Catholics are recalling the late pope’s legacy of mercy and care for creation, as well as his skill in encountering and engaging others.

• In thanksgiving for the life of Pope Francis

  

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

  “We have lost our spiritual father. While there is sadness in my heart, there is also a deep sense of gratitude for his ministry and his witness,” shares Archbishop Hartmayer.

• Atlanta’s parishes hold prayer services, Masses for Pope Francis

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published April 22, 2025

  Parishes across the archdiocese have organized prayer services and Masses for Pope Francis ahead of his funeral Mass on April 26, and in the following days of mourning.

• Bishop Tran reflects upon the invitation of Pope Francis

  

  By BISHOP JOHN N. TRAN
  Published April 21, 2025

  “I am forever grateful to Pope Francis for teaching me how to live as a disciple of Jesus,” writes Bishop Tran upon learning of the Holy Father’s death.