Georgia
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Douglasville Catholics enjoy fellowship at World Cup watch party
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 17, 2026A World Cup watch party at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church connected parishioners from 29 countries and cultural backgrounds, giving them a unique opportunity to connect through a common love of sport.
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Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ meet physical and spiritual needs of the poor
By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin
Published June 16, 2026The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ, a community of three sisters living in the small town of Cedartown, deliver food every Monday to a Rome parking lot as part of their charism to serve the poor. Read about their work in the latest installment of “Sent to Serve.”
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The celebration of Corpus Christi
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 12, 2026Catholics gathered on June 6 to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi in the place where the faith began in Georgia—The Church of the Purification.
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Vesting priests walk with the newly ordained as mentors, friends
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 12, 2026In the ordination ritual, each transitional deacon chose the priest who would help him put on the vestments of a priest for the first time. Asking a priest to serve in this role is a sign of appreciation and gratefulness for their support as a role model.
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US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter
By JOHN KNEBELS, OSV News
Published June 11, 2026Catholic leaders in World Cup host cities are preparing for the convergence of international visitors, local parish life and public witness.
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Archbishop Hartmayer announces additional 2026 priest assignments
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 4, 2026Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, shares additional 2026 assignments regarding priestly ministry in the archdiocese.
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The Class of 2026: Vals and sals honored
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 2, 2026Diocesan and independent Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta honored their valedictorians and salutatorians during graduation ceremonies in May.
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Four unique paths shaped journeys of Atlanta’s new priests
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published June 1, 2026Theater studies, accounting, military service and an early path to the seminary led four men to the same altar. On May 30, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., received the promises of obedience from Eric Baylot, Jacob Butz, Juno Lee and Sean Lee as he ordained them priests of the archdiocese.
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Four seminarians ordained as transitional deacons to serve Atlanta
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published May 28, 2026Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., ordained four men to the transitional diaconate May 23 at St. Peter Chanel Church. The archbishop reminded the men that their future ministry would depend not simply on talent, but on grace.
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A service mindset takes root for Atlanta Catholic students
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 28, 2026Area Catholic schools build service into student life. In a recent Gallup survey of 3,000 young people, between the ages of 12 to 25, 52 percent said service had a positive impact on feeling prepared for a future career.
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At 75 years, Our Lady of the Assumption Church continues to ‘grow young’
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published May 28, 2026Seventy-five years since its founding, Our Lady of the Assumption Church has grown from a fledgling community celebrating Mass in temporary spaces to one of the largest and most established Catholic communities in the archdiocese.
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Father Richard Wise’s four decades of service remembered
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published May 18, 2026Father Richard Paul Wise, ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 1981, died May 13. He served numerous parishes and ministries and quietly took on the role as a foster father to three Ethiopian refugees. Father Wise was 78 years old.
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Archivist to take on role of vice chancellor for archdiocese
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 16, 2026Angelique Richardson has been appointed vice chancellor for the Archdiocese of Atlanta by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.
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St. Jude the Apostle band program helps students grow through music
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published May 16, 2026About 100 students participate in the band program at St. Jude the Apostle School. The program lays a foundation for students to pursue band in high school and helps them form friendships through music.
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Archbishop Hartmayer announces 2026 priest assignments
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
Published May 15, 2026Archbishop Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM Conv., of Atlanta, shares the 2026 assignments regarding priestly ministry in the archdiocese.
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Bounce houses, big smiles at St. Catherine of Siena Preschool’s Spring Fling
By NATALIA DURON, Staff
Published May 14, 2026St. Catherine of Siena Preschool in Kennesaw marked the end of the school year with the annual Spring Fling, featuring fun outdoor activities.
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Archdiocesan consecration to the Sacred Heart June 12
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published May 6, 2026As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this year, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at their spring assembly. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., announced that the diocesan consecration for the Archdiocese of Atlanta will be at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Georgia’s bishops remind faithful of obligation to participate in political life
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published May 5, 2026Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. of Atlanta, Bishop Stephen D. Parkes of Savannah and Atlanta’s auxiliary bishops are urging Catholics to be more engaged in political life.
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No greater love: Jackson parishioner gives pastor gift of life
By GEORGE LEVINS, Special to the Bulletin
Published May 3, 2026According to the National Kidney Registry, there are more than 90,000 people waiting for a kidney donation. Father Jose Kochuparampil of St. Mary, Mother of God Church was on that waitlist, until November 2025, when a parishioner walked into his office with a life-giving offer.
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From the Archives: A milestone in newspaper digitization
By GEOFFREY HETHERINGTON, Archdiocesan Archivist
Published May 3, 2026The archdiocesan Office of Archives and Records recently completed a major milestone of a project years in the making. Beginning in 2019, archivists have worked toward digitizing all issues of The Georgia Bulletin and making them accessible online.
