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Power of faith and therapy are complementary in strengthening mental health
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 4, 2024With the increasing awareness of mental health issues in society, church leaders have an opportunity to support struggling families, dispel harmful myths and create a supportive environment in ministries.
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‘Life’s better when we do it together’: How Catholic schools support student mental health
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 4, 2024To address the growing mental health crisis among students, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta have reinforced supportive resources in classrooms to emphasize the importance of counseling and connection.
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Jaella Mac Au reflects on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage journey
By NATALIA DURON
Published November 4, 2024University of Georgia student Jaella Mac Au started her journey as a perpetual pilgrim in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on May 19. Her journey to the National Eucharistic Congress was “hard, but worth every second,” she said.
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Catholic Foundation’s ‘loving witness’ celebrated at Deo Gratias Mass
By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 3, 2024The Catholic Foundation honored donors who have established endowment funds or made a planned gift at an annual Deo Gratias Mass at Holy Spirit Church.
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Update from Archbishop Hartmayer on black mass response
Published October 25, 2024
Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., provided an update on a so-called “black mass” scheduled for Oct. 25, calling for prayer and condemning any threats or violence against anyone involved with the event.
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Lynn Kolodziej to speak at November Magnificat
Published October 23, 2024
Lynn Kolodziej, whose life was transformed by attending a Life in the Spirit Seminar in college, will be the speaker at the Magnificat meal for women on Saturday, Nov. 16.
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Founder of Fortunate & Faithful Families shares its vision of unity
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 19, 2024Kathy Farrell helped start the ministry Fortunate & Faithful Families when her son shared with family members that he was gay. Some 20 years after that day, and 11 years since organizing the nonprofit, she continues to be passionate about its mission.
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Courage apostolate accompanies Catholics experiencing same-sex attraction
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 18, 2024Two Georgia Catholics share how they found their way to Courage, a ministry for men and women with same-sex attraction who are seeking to live chaste lives. For them, Courage meetings have become a place of fellowship, shared struggles and spiritual support from like-minded individuals.
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Archbishop Hartmayer forms LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published October 18, 2024Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., is creating an advisory group—the LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission–to allow a “broader and an ongoing dialogue” with members of the community.
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Memorial Mass for clergy November 4
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 17, 2024The bishops of the Archdiocese of Atlanta will celebrate the annual memorial Mass for deceased bishops, priests and deacons on Nov. 4 at Arlington Memorial Park.
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Supreme Court of Georgia reinstates six-week abortion ban
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 7, 2024On Monday, Oct. 7, the Supreme Court of Georgia reinstated the state’s six-week abortion ban that was struck down by Judge Robert McBurney of Fulton County Superior Court one week before.
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Archbishop Hartmayer announces decision to delay school opening
Published October 7, 2024
On Oct. 5, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer announced a decision to delay a proposed Catholic school in Hall County.
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Our Lady of the Assumption students uphold tradition of serving others
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published October 3, 2024Our Lady of the Assumption School celebrated its 14th annual Day of Service on Sept. 18. Centered around community service, the day teaches students about the value of helping those in need.
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Dioceses of Atlanta Province begin storm recovery work
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published October 3, 2024As Tropical Storm Helene moved north, it downed trees, flooded neighborhoods and left communities with power loss and lack of water. The five dioceses of the Province of Atlanta each experienced some impact with several western North Carolina communities suffering devastating flooding.
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Georgia’s bishops call abortion ruling a ‘terrible step backwards’
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published October 1, 2024Georgia’s bishops offered a statement Oct. 1, following the ruling that struck down the state’s LIFE Act. In it they ask for all people of goodwill to take the cause for life to prayer and action.
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Georgia’s abortion ban struck down again; abortions can now be performed up to 22 weeks
By OSV NEWS
Published September 30, 2024Judge Robert McBurney of Superior Court of Fulton County in Atlanta ruled Sept. 30 that Georgia can no longer enforce its so-called “heartbeat law” on abortion.
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New president of Holy Spirit Preparatory School envisions a ‘community of joy’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published September 20, 2024Aimee Viana is the new president of Atlanta’s Holy Spirit Preparatory School. “My goal is to form faithful young men and women,” she said.
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Middle schoolers embrace Gospel of Jesus at ‘Holy Fire’
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org.
Published September 20, 2024Hundreds of middle school youth renewed their baptismal promises at “Holy Fire,” a Sept. 14 event featuring music, encouraging speakers, the sacrament of reconciliation and Mass.
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Pregnancy Aid Clinic to celebrate 40th anniversary at ‘An Evening for Life’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published September 19, 2024Pregnancy Aid Clinic (PAC) will host “An Evening for Life” gala on Oct. 27 at the Georgia Aquarium. PAC provides medical services and parenting support for pregnant women in need.
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Pro-life work continues following abortion clinic closure
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published September 9, 2024Leaders in the movement against abortion in the Archdiocese of Atlanta have guarded optimism that the Atlanta Women’s Center, one of the large abortion providers in the area, has closed its doors.
