Georgia
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Retired archdiocesan planner shares musical talents with parish youth
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published May 15, 2024A faith formation class at Christ Our King and Savior Church, led by teacher Peter Faletti, will share their original Pentecost hymn with the parish.
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Endowment Sunday set for May 19
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published May 13, 2024The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia announces that Sunday, May 19 is Endowment Sunday, offering parishioners across the Archdiocese of Atlanta the opportunity to learn how to support their parish or school’s endowment fund.
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Marist School grad earns fellowship
Published May 3, 2024
A daughter of parishioners at All Saints Church received a prestigious award with the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows.
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New intercultural commission to embrace diversity in the archdiocese
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published May 2, 2024The Archdiocese of Atlanta has launched an intercultural commission in the Office of Intercultural Ministries. The initiative will focus on diversity in a more intentional way, said Deacon Dennis Dorner, chancellor of the archdiocese.
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St. Vincent de Paul Georgia seeks volunteer help as aid requests surge
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 2, 2024Leaders at St. Vincent de Paul Georgia are mounting a new push to ease the burden on the ministry volunteers who respond to crisis phone calls, visit people in their homes and provide emergency assistance as requests for help escalate.
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Longtime archdiocesan baseball coach notches milestone win
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 2, 2024Andy Harlin, a high school baseball hall of famer coach, earned his 700th win at the home diamond of the St. Pius Golden Lions baseball team. He answered question about his career over the past three decades in Archdiocese of Atlanta schools.
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Atlanta believers add their voice to Synod
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published May 2, 2024Nearly 300 of the faithful in the Atlanta Archdiocese took part in additional listening sessions of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality. The goal was to further consult Catholics before the synod’s final meeting in October.
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St. Martin de Porres food pantry welcoming volunteers
Published May 2, 2024
St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry at Holy Cross Church is growing and looking to welcome additional volunteers.
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Child advocate recognized with St. Joseph the Protector Award
Published May 1, 2024
Sue Stubbs, director of the Archdiocese of Atlanta victim assistance program in the Office of Child and Youth Protection, was recognized with the top honor at the Child and Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference.
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Student earns seat at national math competition
Published May 1, 2024
Pinecrest Academy junior John Schafer has qualified for MathCON Finals.
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UGA student to be Perpetual Pilgrim in National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published April 18, 2024University of Georgia student Jaella Mac Au will join the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as a Perpetual Pilgrim. She is among 24 young adults who will make a cross-country trek toward the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.
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St. Joan of Arc Field House changes the game for student athletes
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 18, 2024The new St. Joan of Arc Field House at St. Pius X High School is the final project of the $14.2 million Ring the Bells Capital Campaign at the Atlanta high school.
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Christ Child Society of Atlanta marks 20 years
Published April 16, 2024
Leaders with Christ Child Society of Atlanta met with Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., to share their enthusiasm as the organization enters its 20th year of service to children.
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Catholic leaders eyeing impact of newly-passed school voucher measure
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 10, 2024With a year to go before its implementation, archdiocesan school leaders are seeking more information to understand how the Georgia education voucher initiative may affect area schools.
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Father Jerome McKenna, CP, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross, dies
Published April 9, 2024
Father Jerome Francis McKenna, a Passionist priest, died on Sunday, April 7. He was 93 years old. Father McKenna became pastor of Atlanta’s St. Paul of the Cross Church in 2009, serving until his death.
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Time capsule event part of Pinecrest Academy’s ‘Thirty for 30’ celebration
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published April 5, 2024Pinecrest Academy held a time capsule event to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Head of School Jake Rodgers said he was inspired and affirmed by the thoughtfulness of each capsule item chosen by the students because they reflected the academy’s mission.
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St. Mary’s Academy highlights creative student projects at STEM Showcase
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published April 4, 2024From indi coding cars to complex 3D printing, students at St. Mary’s Academy shared compelling and engaging projects with family, friends and visitors at the school’s STEM Showcase.
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St. Jude principal Patty Childs named school superintendent
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published April 4, 2024Bishop Joel M. Konzen announced April 4 that Patty Childs, current principal of St. Jude the Apostle School, has been named Superintendent of Catholic Schools. Childs will begin her new role on July 1.
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Death penalty opponents gather for prayer vigils
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published April 4, 2024Vigils were held across Georgia the evening of the execution of Willie James Pye to pray for those facing the death penalty and for victims and their families. Pye was executed March 20 after an appeal for clemency was denied.
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Archbishop Hartmayer expresses gratitude for Atlanta’s priests at Chrism Mass
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published April 1, 2024Celebrating the annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., called it the Mass “that brings me the most joy.” Fourteen priests celebrating jubilee anniversaries of their ordinations were honored at the Mass.
