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Advocates urge canonization for the ‘Saintly Six’ Black Catholic pioneers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2023A group of pioneering Black Catholics, who served with love and devotion in the face of racism and injustice, are at the center of an effort by advocates to urge Pope Francis to expedite canonization.
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Archbishop Hartmayer joins interfaith effort for death penalty reform
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published October 18, 2023United in a common commitment to end the death penalty, dozens of faith leaders and advocates assembled outside the Georgia State Capitol Oct. 10 for a prayer vigil.
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Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement in response to Holy Land violence
Published October 12, 2023
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., issued a statement Oct. 12 in response to violence in the Holy Land. “I implore not only the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, but all people of good will to pray for peace,” he said.
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Archdiocesan schools strive for podium appearances at state meet
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 11, 2023Cross-country teams at the three Archdiocese of Atlanta high schools are tightening their laces to put in the miles with speed drills, pacing runs and conditioning on hills. The season is entering its second half, with the biggest races of the season looming.
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Atlanta’s bishops join interfaith effort for death penalty reform
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 10, 2023Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., and Atlanta’s auxiliary bishops are joining other interfaith leaders to ask Georgia lawmakers to change the standard of proof for those with intellectual disabilities in capital cases.
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Light of Our Parish Life: Proclaiming the word of God at Mass
By ALEX BROWN, Special to the Bulletin
Published October 8, 2023Four Atlanta lectors, who have inspired many by their gift of sharing the events, parables, truths and allegories of the faith, reflect on their commitments to this ministry.
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Castranio Georgia Bulletin Fund to sustain work of archdiocesan newspaper
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 5, 2023For 60 years, The Georgia Bulletin has been the source of Catholic news for the Archdiocese of Atlanta. In commemoration of the anniversary, an endowment named for its late executive editor Mary Anne Castranio has been established.
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Two archdiocesan schools earn national Blue Ribbon recognition
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published September 20, 2023Two schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta were recognized as national models of excellence Sept. 19. Blessed Trinity High School and St. Jude the Apostle School were named 2023 National Blue Ribbon schools–repeat honors for both schools.
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Ministry milestones achieved
Published September 20, 2023
Men with roots in the Archdiocese of Atlanta recently celebrated milestones in their ministries.
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New executives at SVdP Georgia
Published September 20, 2023
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia announced the appointment of Bea Perdue as senior director of philanthropy and Brian Dooling as director of marketing and communications.
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Archbishop Hartmayer sends greetings for High Holy Days to Jewish community
Published September 14, 2023
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer extended prayerful greetings on Sept. 14 to the Jewish community ahead of observances of the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
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Father Thomas Ellerman, SM, remembered
Published September 12, 2023
Along with his brother priests, the Marist School community is mourning the loss of alumnus Father Thomas Ellerman, SM, ’58, who died on Sept. 9, in Atlanta. He was 83 years old.
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Beauty of surrounding world inspires Catholic artist
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 8, 2023Artist Myrtha Vega sees the Creator’s work in even the smallest of things. Now in her 90s, the world continues to inspire the Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioner to make art.
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Christ the King School announces independent school status
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published September 8, 2023The new school year brings a different model of operation for Christ the King School. The 86-year-old school has announced it is now an accredited independent Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Mural marks decade of Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 7, 2023Commemorating a decade of education, Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School unveiled a 28-foot-long colorful, mural featuring a collage of its students, showcasing their diverse backgrounds.
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Area Scouts honored with scholarships
Published August 21, 2023
Mark Rowell of Marietta, and Robert J. Riordan of Alpharetta, received scholarships from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS) for contributions to their communities, schools, churches and Scouting.
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Father James Patrick “Jimmy” Adams remembered
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 14, 2023Father James Patrick “Jimmy” Adams, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, died in Tampa, Florida on Aug. 12. He was 76 years old and a priest for more than 41 years.
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New parish preschools director named
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published August 14, 2023Longtime educator Jennifer Hughes is the new director of parish preschools for the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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School leaders look ahead to new year
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published August 11, 2023Schools around the Archdiocese of Atlanta opened their doors beginning Aug. 7 for students, from the youngest starting in pre-K to seniors relishing their final year of high school. Three school administrators share their communities’ preparations for the year ahead.
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Archbishop Hartmayer praises CRS work in Honduras
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published August 11, 2023As a member of the Catholic Relief Services Board of Directors, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., traveled to Honduras this summer to witness the agency’s lifesaving work there.