Georgia
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Father Thomas Flynn, Emory professor, remembered
Published March 20, 2024
Father Thomas Robert Flynn died on Feb. 29. Father Flynn was 87 years old. A priest of the Diocese of Helena, Montana, he was a longtime faculty member of Emory University in Atlanta.
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Vigils across Georgia to be held for death row inmate Willie Pye
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 19, 2024The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye at a specially called meeting Tuesday, March 19. Vigils will be held across the state the evening of the scheduled execution, March 20.
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Sister Miriam Mendoza brings guidance, light to Hispanic community
By NATALIA DURON, Staff Writer
Published March 12, 2024Sister Miriam Mendoza has joined the Archdiocese of Atlanta to work in the Hispanic and Latino Ministry and with the Office of Vocations. She is a native of Guadalajara, Mexico, and is a Franciscan Sister of Our Lady of Refuge.
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Advocates, students and officials gather in support of crisis pregnancy centers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 11, 2024Students from St. Mary’s Academy, Fayetteville, led the way around the Georgia Capitol as hundreds turned out for the 2024 Georgia March for Life.
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Lenten events mark season of prayer
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published March 11, 2024Parishes within the Archdiocese of Atlanta have shared their Lenten missions and fish fry dinners to be held during the 40-day liturgical season.
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Nuncio shares pope’s vision of a listening church at Divine Mercy Mission
By IMELDA RICHÁRD, Special to the Bulletin
Published March 8, 2024An expectant crowd gathered Feb. 19 at Divine Mercy Mission to hear the message of Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, on “The Vision of Pope Francis for a Synodal Church.” The Spanish-language program was organized by the Aquinas Center of Theology.
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A rededication to Irish history at Oakland Cemetery
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 8, 2024The Hibernian Benevolent Society recently rededicated its parcel at Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery. A new statue of St. Patrick overlooks the redesigned space with pavers and two dozen niches for cremains.
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Cardinal Pierre encourages believers to leave ‘comfort zones’ to share Gospel
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 8, 2024Pope Francis’ ambassador to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, spent his two-day visit to Atlanta offering encouragement for the ongoing Synod on Synodality. Speaking at Emory University, Cardinal Pierre said changes in the culture and society represent an opportunity to welcome an “apostolic age” in living the faith.
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Msgr. Henry Gracz leaves legacy of inclusive faith and love at Shrine
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 7, 2024The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, where Msgr. Henry Gracz offered hospitality emphasizing “a place in God’s church for everyone,” was filled to overflowing for his funeral on Feb. 24.
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Archbishop Hartmayer asks for clemency for death row inmate Willie Pye
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published March 7, 2024On March 7, Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., wrote to the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles to ask for clemency for death row inmate Willie James Pye.
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Atlanta to have Synod on Synodality listening sessions
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 22, 2024Dioceses in the U.S. are holding additional listening sessions as request by the Vatican’s Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops, in preparation for the second session of the global Synod on Synodality this fall. The Archdiocese of Atlanta will host five sessions between Feb. 25 and March 18.
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Companions in faith: Catholic converts assist new believers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 22, 2024This year, the Archdiocese of Atlanta welcomed some 2,500 people at the Rite of Election. Atlanta bishops greeted the assembled at four churches. Catholics who joined the church last year are serving as companions in faith, assisting others in the journey toward the church.
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A milestone for Transfiguration’s Stephen Ministry
Published February 22, 2024
It’s been almost three years since Transfiguration Church started its Stephen Ministry to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people. The outreach honors Stephen named in the Acts of the Apostles, who was commissioned by the apostles to provide care and witness.
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Father Robbie Cotta to speak at March Magnificat
Published February 21, 2024
Father Robbie Cotta, who sensed his strongest call to the priesthood while attending the first Mass of a newly ordained friend, will be the speaker at the next Magnificat gathering for women.
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‘Deacon J’ named Cristo Rey’s Teacher of the Year
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 14, 2024Walking into Deacon Sami Jajeh’s theology classroom is entering a living museum of colorful and expressive art and heartfelt signs of faith from the four corners of the world.
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Alison Loyd inspires students to ‘endure and overcome’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 14, 2024Alison Loyd’s deep commitment to education, understanding of learning differences and faith motivated her to pursue a career in teaching at a Catholic school.
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College Knights embrace heritage and purpose
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 11, 2024The Lyke House is home to a new Knights of St. Peter Claver council. It inaugurated its leaders from students attending the four historically Black colleges and universities in the Atlanta University Center, and Georgia State University. At the University of Georgia Catholic Center in Athens, another young Knights council entered its second year.
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Eight deacons ordained to be servants of all
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 11, 2024In a solemn Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King on Feb. 3, Bishop John Tran ordained eight men to the permanent diaconate to offer blessings and live in service to charity.
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Shrine’s beloved pastor, Msgr. Henry C. Gracz, is remembered
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 8, 2024Msgr. Henry Charles Gracz, longtime pastor of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, died Feb. 5, in Atlanta. He was 84 years old and a priest for 59 years.
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Catholic Schools Week honorees celebrated at January Mass
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 8, 2024As part of the observance of Catholic Schools Week, one staff member from each archdiocesan and independent school is recognized as an outstanding employee of the year. The honorees are selected by their peers.