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• Cursillo impacts communities, transforms lives of parishioners in archdiocese

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published February 21, 2025

  Cursillo is a three-day spiritual experience that offers a deep dive into personal reflection and the Catholic faith. Parishioners in the Archdiocese of Atlanta share their experiences from the weekend workshop and how it transformed their spiritual life.

• Catholics advocate for people with intellectual disabilities 

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published February 20, 2025

  On Feb. 12, Catholics and other advocates gathered at the Georgia State Capitol for “Ring Around the Capitol” to urge senators and representatives to protect individuals with intellectual disabilities from facing execution in this state. 

• Catholic Metro Sports programs a ‘stepping stone’ to the church 

  

  By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin
  Published February 20, 2025

  Catholic Metro Sports operates recreational sports leagues for more than 5,900 youth athletes who find community and camaraderie on the fields and courts.

• Seven ordained as deacons to embrace a ‘servant’s heart’

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published February 7, 2025

  Coming from five countries, with diverse professional experiences, seven men were ordained to serve as deacons Feb. 1. For years, they have served their parishes, deepening their commitment to a ministry of service.  

• Mass for the Preborn a reminder to love and value life

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published February 6, 2025

  Holy Spirit Church held the 36th annual Mass for the Preborn on Jan. 25. Parishioners from across the archdiocese gathered to reflect on the sanctity of life.

• Georgia bishops respond to recent immigration actions

  

  Published February 4, 2025

  The bishops of Georgia and the Georgia Catholic Conference issued a statement Feb. 3 to bring attention to the plight of refugees and migrants.

• Atlanta Archbishop announces local pilgrimage churches for jubilee year 

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published January 24, 2025

  As part of the Jubilee Holy Year, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has announced that several churches in the archdiocese will serve as local pilgrimage churches.  

• Notre Dame fans take time to pray, volunteer during National Championship weekend 

  

  By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin
  Published January 24, 2025

  University of Notre Dame fans made a pilgrimage to Atlanta for a service project and Mass before cheering on their team in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. 

• Sandy Russman Fohs to speak at March Magnificat

  

  Published January 23, 2025

  Sandy Russman Fohs, who received great comfort from the Lord after devastating losses, will be the speaker at the next Magnificat meal on Saturday, March 8.

• The top online stories of 2024  

  

  By ANDREW NELSON
  Published January 14, 2025

  More than 279,120 readers came to The Georgia Bulletin website in 2024 to stay informed about Catholic news in the Atlanta area and beyond. Here’s a look at the top 10 online reads of the year.

• Georgia Bulletin writer reflects on inspiring feature

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published January 14, 2025

  Georgia Bulletin Staff Writer Natalia Duron reflects on a 2024 assignment with a lasting impact on her own life.

• 2024: The Year in Review  

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published January 13, 2025

  The Georgia Bulletin looks at some of the stories that impacted Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 2024 including the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s stops here, the welcoming of new priests and deacons and achievements in Catholic education.

• Mass dispensation information for January 10-11

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published January 9, 2025

  On Thursday, Jan. 9, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., provided the guidance to pastors regarding offering of Masses this weekend due to the forecasted winter weather.

• Financial aid programs provide for Catholic families, schools in Georgia

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published January 7, 2025

  Georgia’s Catholic and private schools are receiving boosts in funding through the efforts of several state- and archdiocesan-supported financial aid programs, including Georgia Promise Scholarships, GOAL, block grants and Georgia Special Needs Scholarships.

• A letter from Archbishop Hartmayer to Cardinal Gregory

  Published January 6, 2025

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shares his letter to Cardinal Wilton Gregory, written upon learning of the cardinal’s retirement Jan. 6.  “Your Eminence, my dear brother, Wilton:  Peace and All Good!  The bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta join me in congratulating you and assuring you of […]

• Archbishop Hartmayer congratulates Metropolitan of Atlanta upon retirement, sends well wishes to successor

  Published January 6, 2025

  ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has written to His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios on his retirement. Metropolitan Alexios has served as the Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Church of Atlanta since 2002. The archbishop’s letter reads in part: “The occasion of your retirement affords me the opportunity to thank God for your many years of fruitful […]

• Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on the death of President Jimmy Carter

  

  Published December 30, 2024

  Archbishop Hartmayer of Atlanta expresses prayers and condolences to the family of President Jimmy Carter upon his Dec. 29 death.

• Cathedral of Christ the King honors Our Lady of Guadalupe

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published December 26, 2024

  On Dec. 11 and 12, the Cathedral of Christ the King was filled with prayers, music and vibrant celebration as parishioners gathered to honor the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

• Christmas greetings from Archbishop Hartmayer

  

  Published December 23, 2024

  “Like the shepherds on that holy night, let us not be afraid, for the message of Christmas is a message of hope—a hope that transcends time and circumstances,” says Archbishop Hartmayer.

• Archdiocese of Atlanta announces cancellation of Eucharistic Congress

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published December 16, 2024

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta will not host the 2025 Eucharistic Congress due to budget constraints. Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the archdiocese, made the announcement about the June congress on Dec. 16