Georgia
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Priests gather for Advent prayer, reconciliation
Published December 19, 2022
Sixty-six priests from the Archdiocese of Atlanta gathered for their annual Advent Day of Reflection on Monday, Nov. 28, at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Church in Norcross.
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Waking up after Christmas
By BENEDICT ESPOSITO, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 12, 2022Waking up on Dec. 26 is not fun. Like any day after a major celebration, it often can seem like a letdown, knowing the party is over. So what to do?
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We can walk with trustworthy guides
By ALEXANDER BROWN, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 9, 2022In earlier reflections, I talked about our relationship with the uncreated Creator, causing us to turn from sin and be healed by the saving love and grace of Christ. One of the most amazing aspects of this relationship is the gift of two divinely inspired “maps” that have been drawn for us in our lives.
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Be the village to save the children and world
By KRISTINA MCGOVERN, Special to the Bulletin
Published December 9, 2022My dad used to tell me, “Children are resilient.” I always wanted to believe him, but could never forget the sinking feeling that when something bad happens to children, it affects them during their formative years and remains with them for life.
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New leader at Office of Mission Advancement enters role
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 8, 2022Deacon Rick Medina helped get the GRACE Scholarship program off the ground and then went on to grow Catholic World Mission. Now, he’s the new director for the Archdiocese of Atlanta Office of Mission Advancement.
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Atlanta’s only basilica celebrates historic building’s dedication
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published December 7, 2022The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the oldest faith communities in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, is marking 125 years since the dedication of the historic red brick church.
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‘Tolton: From Slave to Priest’ a story of grace and bravery
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 28, 2022The Lyke House Catholic Center at Atlanta University Center, St. Mary’s Academy and Our Lady of Assumption School hosted performances of a one-man show on the life of Father Augustus Tolton in early November.
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The Georgia Bulletin participating in #iGiveCatholic
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published November 28, 2022The Georgia Bulletin, along with ministries, schools and parishes of the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will participate in #iGiveCatholic on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
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State Supreme Court reinstates Georgia’s six-week ban on abortions
By CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE
Published November 28, 2022The Supreme Court of Georgia Nov. 23 reinstated a law that bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is about six weeks into a pregnancy.
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Archdiocesan choir prepares for Advent concert
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 28, 2022“Come Let Us Adore: An Evening of Carols and Scripture” featuring the archdiocesan choir, will be Dec. 16 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
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Faithful invited to Italy for spiritual pilgrimage in 2023
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 27, 2022The Georgia Bulletin will host a pilgrimage to Italy to honor St. Padre Pio and view sites of eucharistic miracles April 11-20, 2023.
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Giving thanks to God
Published November 23, 2022
In this season of Thanksgiving, the campus minsters of the three archdiocesan high schools–Blessed Trinity High School, St. Mary’s Academy and St. Pius X High School–share reflections on gratitude.
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The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception distributed 200 Thanksgiving dinner kits
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 22, 2022Members of the Shrine of Immaculate Conception in downtown Atlanta prepared Thanksgiving dinner kits to help older adults, school families and its community market. It’s a nearly 20-year tradition on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
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Archbishop Hartmayer offers statement on overturning of Georgia abortion ban
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published November 16, 2022While attending the USCCB Fall Assembly, Archbishop Hartmayer provided comments on the Nov. 15 ruling by a Fulton County Superior Court judge, striking down Georgia’s abortion ban.
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Continue to pray, support vocations to serve Atlanta community
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published November 11, 2022During National Vocation Awareness Week, Archbishop Hartmayer offered a picture of vocations in the archdiocese saying Atlanta offers a satisfying and fulfilling experience of liturgy, ministry and diversity.
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Sisters enliven faith in Cedartown
By ANDREW NELSON acnelson@georgiabulletin.org
Published November 11, 2022The Sisters Poor of Jesus Christ live together, pray together and seek to be of service to those who ask for it. Since arriving in early 2022, these four sisters have taken up residence in downtown Cedartown.
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The joy of vocations
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2022Clergy in the Archdiocese of Atlanta share their joy in ministry and how it encourages more religious vocations.
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Family, community support and encourage priests
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2022Support from both community and family, as well as ongoing formation, is vital for priests. November 6-12 is National Vocation Awareness Week.
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Seven Sisters emphasizes power of prayer for priests
By GRETCHEN KEISER, Special to the Bulletin
Published November 10, 2022The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed daily for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop. In the archdiocese, the apostolate first formed at St. Pius X Church.
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Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates 110 years
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published November 10, 2022Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Atlanta celebrates its 110th anniversary on Nov. 22. The parish will mark the anniversary with Masses, a special concert and a day of service.