Georgia Bulletin

Georgia

• Continue to pray, support vocations to serve Atlanta community 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 11, 2022

  During 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.

• Sisters enliven faith in Cedartown

  

  By ANDREW NELSON acnelson@georgiabulletin.org
  Published November 11, 2022

  The 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.

• The joy of vocations 

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 10, 2022

  Clergy in the Archdiocese of Atlanta share their joy in ministry and how it encourages more religious vocations.

• Family, community support and encourage priests

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 10, 2022

  Support from both community and family, as well as ongoing formation, is vital for priests. November 6-12 is National Vocation Awareness Week.

• Seven Sisters emphasizes power of prayer for priests 

  

  By GRETCHEN KEISER, Special to the Bulletin 
  Published November 10, 2022

  The 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.

• Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates 110 years

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 10, 2022

  Our 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.

• Priest formation process updated 

  

  By MAUREEN SMITH, Special to the Bulletin
  Published November 10, 2022

  In July of this year, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved an update to the document that outlines how the formation of priests should happen in dioceses.

• Marist School awards highest honor to Markwalters

  

  Published November 2, 2022

  Marist School has announced Juanita and Jack Markwalter as the recipients of the school’s highest honor, the St. Peter Chanel Award.

• Doug Hooker elected to SVdP Georgia Board

  Published November 2, 2022

  Former Atlanta Regional Commission executive director joins elected as board member for St. Vincent de Paul Georgia.

• Aiding people on their worst day, funeral workers serve others’ needs 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2022

  November brings days of remembrance for the church’s beloved dead—All Saints’ Day, a holy day of obligation, followed by All Souls’ Day. Those who help bury the dead and accompany their grieving families regard their work as a privilege.

• St. Jude the Apostle Church hosts ministry to Brazilian community as it marks 25 years 

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2022

  The Brazilian Catholic community’s 25th celebration culminated Oct. 12 with a show of faith featuring the patron of the South American country. 

• Faith community critical to address criminal justice reform

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2022

  Local faith communities will soon gather to discuss their role in addressing the challenges of mass incarceration. 

• Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis finds home in Atlanta

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2022

  A relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis now has a permanent home in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. “It is a precious gift from the Bishop of Assisi,” said Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.  

• Annual #iGiveCatholic campaign set for November 29 

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published October 27, 2022

  Dozens of parishes, school and ministries in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will benefit from this year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign, on Tuesday, Nov. 29. 

• Fourth bishop to serve Atlanta’s Catholic community  

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 26, 2022

  In a first, the Archdiocese of Atlanta will have a Vietnamese bishop. Bishop-designate John Nhan Tran was named auxiliary bishop by Pope Francis. He is scheduled to be ordained to the episcopacy on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

• Pope Francis names auxiliary bishop for Atlanta

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published October 25, 2022

  Pope Francis has named Father John Nhan Tran Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Bishop-designate Tran, a native of Vietnam, will come to Atlanta from the Archdiocese of New Orleans, where he currently serves.

• The Quest Atlanta debuts young adult podcast 

  

  By JULIAN SAVIANO, Special to the Bulletin
  Published October 23, 2022

  A groundbreaking podcast has inspired a new sense of community among Atlanta’s young adults. In September, The Quest 1160 AM, Atlanta Catholic Radio, launched “Honest to God.” 

• Atlanta’s Hispanic Ministry turns 60 

  

  By PRISCILLA GREEAR, Special to the Bulletin 
  Published October 17, 2022

  For six decades, the Archdiocese of Atlanta has opened wide the doors to Christ, welcoming Latino migrants to provide them a spiritual home in Georgia through the Hispanic Ministry.

• Deacon Alexander Gallagher remembered

  Published October 14, 2022

  Deacon Alexander Stephen “Al” Gallagher, of Roswell, died on Oct. 4. He was 83 years old.

• Superintendent of Atlanta Catholic schools announces retirement

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published October 14, 2022

  Hal Plummer, superintendent of Catholic schools, announced his decision to retire from service to the Archdiocese of Atlanta on Oct. 14. His resignation was effective Friday, Oct. 21.