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• Former school a new home for Our Lady of La Vang Church

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 3, 2026

  The community of Our Lady of La Vang Church is transforming a vacant Cobb County grade school into a hub for worship, community and prayer for Vietnamese Catholics.

• Pinecrest grad performs with symphony  

  

  Published August 13, 2026

  A graduate of Pinecrest Academy made a guest appearance with the Augusta Symphony for its Symphonic Dances concert in May. Evelyn Fuentes is an up-and-coming musician whose talent earned her the privilege to share the stage with the symphony.    

• Georgia Bulletin columnist Lauretta Hannon publishes spiritual memoir 

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published August 13, 2026

  Lauretta Hannon, a parishioner at St. Mary’s Church in Rome, is a guest columnist for The Georgia Bulletin and author of two memoirs—her most recent a spiritual memoir.  “A Priest Walks into a Waffle House: Stories from a Gritty, Grace-Filled Life” shares tales from Hannon’s childhood to her discovery of the Catholic faith and beyond.  

• Reach for Excellence marks 25th anniversary  

  

  Published August 13, 2026

  The Reach for Excellence at the Marist School organization began in 2001 to help students from working-class backgrounds prepare for college-prep high schools. Organizers, supporters and students celebrated its 25th anniversary this year.

• Catholic Charities’ work showcased in ‘People of Hope’ traveling museum

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 12, 2026

  The People of Hope traveling museum spotlights neighbors in need and those who help them. Catholic Charities Atlanta hosted the exhibit’s two-day visit in Roswell as an opportunity to spread awareness about the work the nonprofit does.

• Two Atlanta Catholic schools welcome new principals

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published August 11, 2026

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta has named two new principals for the 2026-27 school year. Meet the new leaders of the communities at St. Peter Claver Regional School and St. Mary’s Academy.

• Heritage to host ‘The Power of Forgiveness’ retreat

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF, editor@georgiabulletin.org
  Published August 11, 2026

  In the setting of Heritage’s natural beauty, renowned Christian author and speaker Dr. Allen Hunt will lead “The Power of Forgiveness” at The Retreat at Heritage in Crawfordville. The Sept. 11-13 retreat will be his last before stepping away to devote time to family and spiritual direction.

• Georgia bishops advocate for Haitians facing uncertain future

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 7, 2026

  Thousands of Haitian residents in Georgia are facing possible removal from the United States after the withdrawal of a special immigration status. At Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Decatur, people are missing from the pews during the Haitian community Mass out of fear of leaving their homes, said worshippers. 

• More than a headline: Reflections from a pilgrimage to Montgomery

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published August 6, 2026

  What roads do I travel that once carried people living in fear? What buildings have I stepped in that stood witness to hatred? What stories remain buried beneath my daily routine? These questions echoed in my head throughout the archdiocesan pilgrimage to Montgomery.

• Sons of Atlanta: Record seminarian class reflects growing culture of vocations in archdiocese

  

  By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
  Published August 6, 2026

  Twenty-six men in the Archdiocese of Atlanta applied to enter the seminary this year, and 20 were accepted, making it the largest incoming class in the archdiocese’s history. Vocations leaders say the milestone reflects years of work to strengthen priestly formation and build a culture of discernment.

• Mary Our Queen’s new murals: Under the saint’s prayerful gaze

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published August 6, 2026

  Two larger-than-life murals featuring the Blessed Virgin Mary now beautify the sanctuary of Mary Our Queen Church following a July installation. Bishop Konzen will bless the new sacred art murals on Aug. 23.

• New program in Archdiocese of Atlanta helps students grow in faith

  

  By NATALIA DURON
  Published August 5, 2026

  Run to Jesus, a new program in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will teach children and teenagers how to deepen their relationship with Christ while facing everyday challenges.

• Lightning strike survivor thanks first responders, Catholic community

  

  By EMMA SCHRAMM, Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 29, 2026

  First responders brought a St. Joseph Church parishioner Jeanne Menna back to life after a lightning strike in May. She returned to the scene of the strike weeks later to thank them and the Catholic community for prayers and support.

• Interest surges in beatification of Georgia Martyrs who died defending marriage

  

  By KATIE YODER, OSV News
  Published July 21, 2026

  The Savannah venue for the upcoming beatification of the Georgia Martyrs is expanding to accommodate thousands more people after a surge in interest from Catholics around the U.S. and the world.

• Monica Donohue to speak at August Magnificat

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published July 17, 2026

  Monica Donohue, who had a profound conversion experience at age 31, will be the speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for women to be held on Saturday morning, Aug. 22, at Holy Cross Church.

• Cathedral community, neighbor churches partner with Intown Cares to extend hospitality to homeless

  

  By EMMA SCHRAMM, Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 15, 2026

  After the pandemic, organizations aiding the homeless struggled with resources and funding and began to shut down, leaving a void in the Buckhead area. Nearby churches, including the Cathedral of Christ the King, recognized a growing need for support, and formed a relationship with Intown Cares.

• Archbishop Hartmayer writes letter to the faithful on SSPX schism

  

  Published July 13, 2026

  On July 13, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., shared a pastoral letter concerning the Society of St. Pius X and the faithful of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Cistercians of the Strict Observance: Drawn to intimacy with God

  

  By SARAH METTS, Special to the Bulletin
  Published July 10, 2026

  “Sent to Serve: Profiles of religious life in Atlanta” is a series of The Georgia Bulletin and looks at the charisms and work of the religious order priests, brothers and sisters serving in the archdiocese. The Trappist monks of Conyers are highlighted.

• Father Anthony Curran, archdiocesan priest, dies at 84

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published July 4, 2026

  Father Anthony Thomas “Tony” Curran, who served as a priest of the Archdiocese of Atlanta for 59 years, died June 29. He was 84 years old.

• Atlanta’s bishops offer statement of support for Hawthorne Dominicans amid legal action

  Published July 1, 2026

  Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer and Atlanta’s auxiliary bishops have issued a statement of support for the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne amid a legal action against the State of New York. The Hawthorne Dominicans operate a 42-bed palliative care program for the dying poor in Hawthorne, New York.