Georgia
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Georgia legislature passes mental health, school choice measures
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 27, 2022The Georgia General Assembly concluded its legislative session on April 4. Learn what bills passed or did not receive a vote, and what is expected for the next session.
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Synod listening sessions attracted hundreds to share joys and concerns
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 19, 2022The Archdiocese of Atlanta is concluding its local phase of the Synod on Synodality. Hundreds participated in 11 regional listening sessions. That is in addition to the sessions hosted by parishes and missions. Nearly 6,000 online synod surveys have been completed.
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Archbishop Hartmayer celebrates annual Chrism Mass
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published April 14, 2022At the April 12 Chrism Mass, the archbishop blessed the sacramental oils that will be used in parishes across the archdiocese in the coming year, and he led priests in renewing the promises made at their ordinations.
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Fransalian Associates inspired by gentle approach to faith
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2022The Fransalian Associates offer a new way for believers to embrace the vision of St. Francis de Sales in their everyday lives. Three dozen men and women from Florida, Tennesse and Georgia recently completed a program of learning about the saint and his spirituality.
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Pregnancy Aid Clinic expands medical staff with archdiocesan support
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 14, 2022Pregnancy Aid Clinic (PAC) and the Archdiocese of Atlanta have partnered to help expand services for women and families facing unexpected pregnancies.
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St. Bernadette relics to visit Atlanta
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 13, 2022Relics of St. Bernadette Soubirous are scheduled to visit the Archdiocese of Atlanta as part of a nationwide tour. Holy Spirit Church will host the relics in early May.
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Retreat for Eucharistic Congress prayer teams April 30
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published April 13, 2022A retreat for the Eucharistic Congress Healing Service prayer teams will be Saturday, April 30 at Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain. Prayer team volunteers pray for others during the service at the Eucharistic Congress in June.
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Fifth graders take closer look at vocations
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 5, 2022The Office of Catholic Schools, in partnership with the Office of Vocations, celebrated its fifth-grade vocations day March 22. On this day, fifth-grade students at all diocesan and independent Catholic schools in the archdiocese are invited to discern God’s call for their lives.
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St. Aelred embraces Catholics and those journeying toward the church
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 4, 2022St. Aelred Church in Bishop is a parish of The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter (POCSP). It is one of two ordinariate churches within the Archdiocese of Atlanta and is modeled after the English rural church where everyone knows the people in the pews next to them.
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Eucharistic Congress Choir celebrates Christ in song
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published April 3, 2022The Congress Choir will sing during the 25th Eucharistic Congress, set for June 17-18 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. The theme is, “Come to Me,” inspired by Matthew 11:28.
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Notre Dame Cathedral truss exhibit visits Atlanta
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2022Sitting behind the arches of the Millenium Gate Museum near Atlantic Station is a tall wooden truss exhibit—a tribute to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The exhibit was brought to Atlanta by Handshouse Studio, an organization that gathers together communities, institutions and partners to reconstruct historical projects.
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Spotlight on Averie Bielski
By ALLISON MAWN, Special to the Bulletin
Published March 31, 2022Meet Averie Bielski, who is involved in the worship band and Life Teen at St. Ann Church in Marietta. A recording artist, she plans on pursuing her musical endeavors after graduating from Blessed Trinity High School this spring.
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Atlanta archbishop: War in Ukraine ‘outrageous before almighty God’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2022An interfaith prayer service for peace in Ukraine on March 28 comes more than a month after the country was invaded by the Russian military, with devastating bombings of cities. An estimated 3.7 million Ukrainians have fled. The Archdiocese of Atlanta hosted the service at Holy Spirit Church.
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The transcendent power of art
By ELENA ACOSTA, Special to the Bulletin
Published March 31, 2022Father Anthony Salzman, an Orthodox icon painter and Joey Martineck, director of Respect Life Ministry, discuss how art has impacted their faith life.
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Chief operating officer departs for Archdiocese of Washington
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 31, 2022David Spotanski, who was named the first lay chief operating officer in the Archdiocese of Atlanta in 2013, reflects on his time here. Spotanski was recently asked to take on a similar role by Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory for the Archdiocese of Washington.
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School facilities manager says work is ‘heaven on earth’
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 21, 2022Yemane Ghidey, school facilities manager at St. Thomas More School, watches over the students as any grandfather would. The school community recently celebrated the 73-year-old with “Mr. Yemane Day” honoring his service with a smile.
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Atlanta Catholic transforms personal suffering into hope
By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
Published March 21, 2022The meaning of suffering is something Paula Umana has contemplated often since her diagnosis with a paralyzing neurological disorder seven years ago. The Atlanta Catholic offers hope in a new book sharing the stories of others who suffer.
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Drawn by lives of believers, hundreds exploring the faith
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 20, 2022More than 1,400 women, children and men are preparing to take their next steps in faith by joining the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. They will be received into the church at Easter.
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Expanded Laudato Si’ plan builds on local environmental efforts
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published March 16, 2022The Archdiocese of Atlanta has expanded its Laudato Si’ Action Plan. The nearly 80-page document provides suggestions for how Catholics can care for the environment, as well as highlight the work of the archdiocese. It is available in English and Spanish.
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Ukrainian Catholic Church collects aid, gathers in prayer for ‘heartbreaking’ conflict
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published March 16, 2022As the Divine Liturgy concluded at Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church in Conyers, the priest standing before the altar led the faithful to pray for “mercy and compassions” for the people in his homeland.