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• Queen of Angels School receives $100,000 donation

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published September 6, 2024

  Queen of Angels School was named the beneficiary of a $100,000 donation from a local parishioner. The gift will enhance Catholic education for students.

• Archdiocese of Atlanta plans new interparochial Catholic school 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 6, 2024

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta is preparing to open a new school in Hall County. This will be the first new school established by the archdiocese in close to 20 years.  

• Cristo Rey announces director of corporate work study 

  Published September 5, 2024

  New director of Corporate Work Study named at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School.  

• Bishops of Atlanta urge prayer and action following Apalachee High School shooting 

  

  Published September 4, 2024

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., was joined by Atlanta’s auxiliary bishops in offering prayers for healing for the Winder community following the Sept. 4 shooting at Apalachee High School.

• Chart-topping Hillbilly Thomists perform in Georgia as part of ‘Marigold’ tour 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published September 4, 2024

  A band of Dominican friars is making its third appearance on Billboard’s bluegrass chart. The Hillbilly Thomists visited Atlanta as part of a summer tour.

• New elementary school principals named 

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published August 20, 2024

  The Office of Catholic Schools announced new principals are taking the helm at four elementary schools.

• Father Bruce Schultz, OP, remembered

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published August 15, 2024

  Father Bruce Barnabas Charles Schultz, OP, died Aug. 5. He spent most of his three decades as a Dominican serving in the African American community.

• Youth in Mission joins Archdiocese of Atlanta 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 14, 2024

  Youth in Mission helps teenagers and young adults cover mission trip costs to serve those in need. This summer, it was announced YiM would become a ministry of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Archdiocese to partner with Georgia GOAL for student scholarships 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 12, 2024

  GRACE Scholars helped thousands of students to attend some three dozen Catholic schools since it opened its doors 16 years ago. Now, the same mission is being picked up by Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program.

• Three schools awarded Cognia STEM certification

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published August 12, 2024

  St. Jude the Apostle School, St. Mary’s Academy and St. Joseph School earned the Cognia STEM certification this summer, creating history as the first three institutions to achieve this status in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Catholic Foundation announces spring awards 

  

  Published August 11, 2024

  The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia awarded community grants and parish enrichment grants this spring to support the work of schools and churches.

• From the Archives: Catholics and the Atlanta Olympic Games

  

  By GEOFFREY HETHERINGTON, Archivist
  Published August 10, 2024

  The Paris Olympics will soon conclude with the closing ceremony on Aug. 11. Like many of the games before, this year’s event was characterized by dramatic moments, victories and defeats, and some controversy. In that respect, the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta were not that different.  

• Rooted in faith: Catholic schools begin a new year   

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published August 7, 2024

  Catholic schools across the Archdiocese of Atlanta have opened their doors to welcome students as a new year of learning gets underway. It’s the first school year under the leadership of new superintendent, Patty Childs, who shared her priorities for students.

• National Eucharistic Congress a hope-filled experience for Atlantans

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published August 7, 2024

  Almost 60,000 Catholics united in Indianapolis, Indiana to rejoice and celebrate Jesus at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress on July 17. More than 400 Atlanta Catholics participated.

• Marist School senior shares summer internship experience

  

  By PARKER STEEDMAN
  Published August 6, 2024

  Marist School senior Parker Steedman shared her experience of serving as a summer intern for The Georgia Bulletin and Office of Communications of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Remembering Father Tom Francis Smith, OCSO

  

  Published August 4, 2024

  Father Tom Francis Smith, OCSO, a monk and priest of the Cistercian (Trappist) Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, died Friday, Aug. 2.

• Linda Scharnhorst to speak at August Magnificat  

  

  Published July 16, 2024

  Linda Scharnhorst, co-host of the Proclaim My Word Bible study podcasts on The Quest Atlanta Catholic Radio, will be the speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for women.

• Marist’s Markwalter excels on academic team 

  

  Published July 12, 2024

  The Marist School Academic Team participated in the 2024 High School National Championship Tournament. One of the standout performers was rising senior Russell Markwalter,

• Feed the hungry: Catholic volunteers partner with Rise Against Hunger

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published July 11, 2024

  Rise Against Hunger, a United States-based organization dedicated to ending food insecurity, helps communities across the nation. Catholic schools and parishes of the Archdiocese of Atlanta partner with Rise Against Hunger each year, impacting millions around the globe.

• Holy Spirit celebrates 60 years by hosting Mass of the Americas 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published July 11, 2024

  Holy Spirit Church, which launched its 60th anniversary year on Pentecost Sunday, will continue the celebration by hosting “Mass of the Americas” July 16.