Georgia
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Atlanta Archbishop announces local pilgrimage churches for jubilee year
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 24, 2025As part of the Jubilee Holy Year, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has announced that several churches in the archdiocese will serve as local pilgrimage churches.
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Notre Dame fans take time to pray, volunteer during National Championship weekend
By MEG BUTLER, Special to the Bulletin
Published January 24, 2025University of Notre Dame fans made a pilgrimage to Atlanta for a service project and Mass before cheering on their team in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
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Students honor MLK’s legacy during youth celebration
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published January 24, 2025In a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., elementary students from across the archdiocese showcased creative talents at the annual MLK Youth Celebration on Jan 19.
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The top online stories of 2024
By ANDREW NELSON
Published January 14, 2025More than 279,120 readers came to The Georgia Bulletin website in 2024 to stay informed about Catholic news in the Atlanta area and beyond. Here’s a look at the top 10 online reads of the year.
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Georgia Bulletin writer reflects on inspiring feature
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published January 14, 2025Georgia Bulletin Staff Writer Natalia Duron reflects on a 2024 assignment with a lasting impact on her own life.
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2024: The Year in Review
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 13, 2025The Georgia Bulletin looks at some of the stories that impacted Catholics in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 2024 including the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s stops here, the welcoming of new priests and deacons and achievements in Catholic education.
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Father Fernando Molina Restrepo remembered
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 12, 2025Father Fernando Molina Restrepo, a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta for more than 25 years, died Jan. 9. He was 63 years old.
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Mass dispensation information for January 10-11
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 9, 2025On Thursday, Jan. 9, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., provided the guidance to pastors regarding offering of Masses this weekend due to the forecasted winter weather.
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Financial aid programs provide for Catholic families, schools in Georgia
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published January 7, 2025Georgia’s Catholic and private schools are receiving boosts in funding through the efforts of several state- and archdiocesan-supported financial aid programs, including Georgia Promise Scholarships, GOAL, block grants and Georgia Special Needs Scholarships.
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A letter from Archbishop Hartmayer to Cardinal Gregory
Published January 6, 2025
ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shares his letter to Cardinal Wilton Gregory, written upon learning of the cardinal’s retirement Jan. 6. “Your Eminence, my dear brother, Wilton: Peace and All Good! The bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta join me in congratulating you and assuring you of […] Full Story | En Español
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Archbishop Hartmayer congratulates Metropolitan of Atlanta upon retirement, sends well wishes to successor
Published January 6, 2025
ATLANTA—Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., has written to His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios on his retirement. Metropolitan Alexios has served as the Metropolitan of the Greek Orthodox Church of Atlanta since 2002. The archbishop’s letter reads in part: “The occasion of your retirement affords me the opportunity to thank God for your many years of fruitful […] Full Story | En Español
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Archbishop Hartmayer’s statement on the death of President Jimmy Carter
Published December 30, 2024
Archbishop Hartmayer of Atlanta expresses prayers and condolences to the family of President Jimmy Carter upon his Dec. 29 death.
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Cathedral of Christ the King honors Our Lady of Guadalupe
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published December 26, 2024On Dec. 11 and 12, the Cathedral of Christ the King was filled with prayers, music and vibrant celebration as parishioners gathered to honor the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Christmas greetings from Archbishop Hartmayer
Published December 23, 2024
“Like the shepherds on that holy night, let us not be afraid, for the message of Christmas is a message of hope—a hope that transcends time and circumstances,” says Archbishop Hartmayer.
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Hispanic families embrace the Holy Family
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 23, 2024“Las Posadas” is a popular Mexican devotion retracing Mary and Joseph’s journey to find lodging before securing shelter in the humble manger for the birth of Jesus.
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Archdiocese of Atlanta announces cancellation of Eucharistic Congress
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published December 16, 2024The Archdiocese of Atlanta will not host the 2025 Eucharistic Congress due to budget constraints. Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the archdiocese, made the announcement about the June congress on Dec. 16
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‘The Farm’ aims to be a spiritual destination
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 13, 2024Our Loving Mother’s Children, a center in Rockdale County known as “The Farm,” has hopes to become a destination for believers, from families and individuals to parish communities seeking a quiet place for renewal.
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St. Mary Church building project draws together community
By ANDREW NELSON acnelson@georgiabulletin.org
Published December 12, 2024After overcoming a series of false starts and unexpected hurdles, the community of St. Mary Church in Toccoa celebrated the dedication of new additions to its campus Dec. 8.
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#iGiveCatholic campaign raises more than $1 million in Atlanta
By NATALIA DURON
Published December 12, 2024This year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign raised nearly $1.1 million for Catholic schools, parishes and charities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. More than 3,000 donors helped fund essential projects and needs for 102 organizations in the archdiocese.
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Catholics 4 Habitat’s 50th build provides a safe home for Cobb family
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published December 12, 2024Northwest Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity and the Catholics 4 Habitat coalition celebrated the dedication of a new home for a local father and daughter. This is the coalition’s 50th sponsored build, marking a significant milestone for the group.