Georgia
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St. Lawrence marks nation’s semiquincentennial with prayer, celebrations
By BY ANDREW NELSON
Published June 29, 2026St. Lawrence Church is marking the country’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with prayer, music and cultural celebrations.
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Consecrating Atlanta to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 27, 2026Archbishop Hartmayer consecrated Atlanta to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 12 at an evening Mass. “Love is the language of every consecration,” he said.
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Bishops of the Atlanta Province gather for prayer, discussions
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published June 26, 2026The bishops of the Atlanta Province, which includes Georgia and the Carolinas, convened for prayer, fellowship and their annual meeting June 24-26 at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta.
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The Georgia Bulletin and Office of Communications earn Catholic Media Awards
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published June 25, 2026At the 2026 Catholic Media Conference, the staff of The Georgia Bulletin and the Office of Communications of the Archdiocese of Atlanta earned 17 Catholic Media Awards.
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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.
