Georgia
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Jasper parish installs Holy Family statue
Published December 18, 2025
Worshippers at Our Lady of the Mountains Church are greeted now by a new Holy Family bronze statue.
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Bishops name new director of Georgia Catholic Conference
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 13, 2025Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, and Bishop Stephen D. Parkes, of Savannah, named Jayna Hoffacker as the new director for the Georgia Catholic Conference on Dec. 9.
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Basilica community celebrates its ‘spiritual home’ at rededication Mass
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 12, 2025Calling it “holy ground,” Atlanta Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., dedicated the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Nov. 16 by blessing its walls and anointing a new altar with sacred chrism.
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Red Bird Ministries expands in Archdiocese of Atlanta, supports grieving families
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published December 11, 2025When a parent loses a child, the world becomes unrecognizable. Daily routines become unmanageable, and even faith can feel distant. For many grieving families, that is where Red Bird Ministries begins its work.
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SVdP Georgia receives record-setting gift to connect families with housing
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 11, 2025St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund for its efforts to help move families into safe housing.
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Georgia’s Catholic bishops oppose the execution of Stacy Humphreys
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 10, 2025Georgia’s bishops have shared a letter in opposition to the execution of Stacy Humphreys, scheduled on Dec. 17.
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‘When I was a stranger, you welcomed me’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 2, 2025Fernanda Mucchiut has become a regular at a federal immigration office downtown. Arriving before business hours, she focuses on the people standing in line, engaging them in simple conversations as they wait to see authorities. She described her approach as “being alongside them” in a stressful moment.
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‘For I was in prison, and you visited me’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published December 1, 2025In a hostile system where faith is shaken and isolation runs deep, Deacon Kenneth Lampert, of St. Michael Church, keeps visiting prisons and jails in Georgia.
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Living Matthew 25: ‘Whatever you did for my brothers, you did for me’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 29, 2025Across the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Catholics are answering needs with action. Troubled by what he saw on the streets of Marietta, Breon Haskett created a haven from winter weather for homeless women, using space at Transfiguration Church.
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‘For I was hungry, and you gave me food’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 29, 2025It’s in the eyes of the young and the very old that members of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Mary Mother of God Church find inspiration. Although small in number, the parish’s Vincentians are tackling the problem of hunger in their rural community.
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‘For I was ill, and you cared for me’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 28, 2025Since 2003, members of the Christ Child Society of Atlanta have lovingly stitched, assembled and donated more than 4,000 baby layettes for families in need.
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Advent events in the Archdiocese of Atlanta
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 25, 2025Advent, the start of the church’s liturgical year, begins Sunday, Nov. 30. It is the season of preparation for Christ’s birth and one of hope. Parishes and ministries across the archdiocese share their events from retreats to Masses.
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Atlanta priests perform stand-up comedy in sold-out show
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 25, 2025Six priests delivered humor instead of homilies on Nov. 12, taking the stage at St. Pius X High School for a stand-up comedy show, organized by The Quest, Atlanta’s Catholic Radio.
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Faithful participate in national advocacy for immigrants
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 25, 2025With a call for solidarity, Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Atlanta joined a national movement to advocate for immigrants during two events this fall
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St. Ann earns national recognition for discipleship focus
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Staff Writer
Published November 18, 2025With a parish culture that emphasizes forming the whole person, St. Ann Church of Marietta was named the 2025 recipient of the national Archbishop Thomas Murphy Parish Stewardship Award.
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Lighting artisan uncovers family link to Atlanta Basilica project
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 13, 2025The Rambusch firm, in operation for more than 125 years, recently completed a restoration of Atlanta’s historic Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Pregnancy Aid Clinic’s Evening for Life gala supports families
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 13, 2025On Nov. 2, Pregnancy Aid Clinic hosted its annual Evening for Life gala. Clergy, community leaders and parishioners gathered to celebrate the organization’s mission to protect life.
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Catholic Foundation announces annual #iGiveCatholic campaign
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 12, 2025The annual #iGiveCatholic campaign has become a tradition to kick off the season of giving for Atlanta Catholics.
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A perfect score and stage lights: St. Mary’s Academy senior shines
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published November 12, 2025Helen Austin, a senior at St. Mary’s Academy, achieved a perfect score on the ACT exam.
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Catholic Charities Atlanta shares food resources
Published November 6, 2025
Catholic Charities Atlanta shares resources for food assistance for those affected by the federal government shutdown and the pause in SNAP benefits.
