Georgia
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Catholics to share ‘hopes and dreams’ as synod listening sessions get underway
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2022The Archdiocese of Atlanta is moving into the public phase of the synod, as believers gather in church halls and online for prayer-filled moments to understand “communion, participation and mission.”
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Eight new deacons called to ‘sacramental service’
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 16, 2022Archbishop Hartmayer ordained eight new permanent deacons Feb. 5 at the Cathedral of Christ the King to serve in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
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Marist School alumnus coaches Rams to Super Bowl victory
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 14, 2022Coach Sean McVay, graduate of Atlanta’s Marist School, led the Los Angeles Rams to victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl LVI on Sunday, Feb. 13. He is the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl championship in NFL history.
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St. Joseph icon, blessed by pope, comes to St. Jude the Apostle Church
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 7, 2022St. Jude the Apostle Church was the first parish in the state of Georgia to host the Knights of Columbus 2022 Pilgrim Icon Program. Pope Francis opened the initiative in the fall of 2021 by blessing the pilgrim icon of St. Joseph.
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New healing ministry supports adult children of divorce
By DR. DANIEL MEOLA, Special to the Bulletin
Published February 7, 2022Through in-person and online retreat experiences, support groups, online and print resources, and more, Life-Giving Wounds wants every man and woman from a broken home to become cycle-breakers, and ultimately to find even within their wounds the Lord’s invitation to greater faith, hope and love.
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Veteran St. Joseph teacher aims for students to be successful in school and beyond
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 7, 2022Even after more than 26 years in the classroom, Roseanne Cornejo still gets excited and anxious about the first day of school as she welcomes new learners.
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Catholic Schools Week honorees make indelible impressions
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published February 3, 2022Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated Catholic Schools Week Jan. 30-Feb. 5. As part of the celebration, one staff member from each Catholic school is recognized as employee of the year, as well as a principal of the year and parish preschool director of the year.
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Art, prayer and companionship goals of Rosary Makers
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2022At Rosary Makers of America, women and men with disabilities gain valuable work experience, practicing social interactions and learning independence.
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Archbishop Hartmayer calls for building ‘a culture of life and love’ for pregnant women
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published February 3, 2022The Mass for the Unborn on Jan. 21 attracted scores of believers to the Cathedral of Christ the King. Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, OFM Conv., delivered an impassioned homily, saying, “We must show all people we are for life.”
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Georgia Catholic Conference supporting bills to restrict abortion pills, repeal death penalty
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2022Bills on mental health, abortion pills and the death penalty are the focus of the Georgia Catholic Conference in this year’s legislative session.
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Spring fine arts performances begin
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published February 2, 2022Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta will host concerts, spring plays, musicals and dance performances from February through May.
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Counselor hopes consecration brings God into the midst of daily life
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 21, 2022Heather Triggs, guidance counselor at Holy Redeemer School, professed vows for a life consecrated to God last November. She recently restated her vows during a Mass of Thanksgiving in the Archdiocese of Atlanta so friends could witness the joy.
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A new name: focusing on evangelization
By ANDREW LICHTENWALNER
Published January 21, 2022Starting on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25), the archdiocesan Office of Formation & Discipleship will have a new name: the Office of Evangelization & Discipleship. What’s this about, and what’s in a name?
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St. Joseph Knights Council receives Columbian Award
Published January 20, 2022
On Sunday, Nov. 28, the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Council #4599, was presented with the Columbian Award.
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Generosity motivates Pinecrest Academy students to give
Published January 20, 2022
Pinecrest Academy again supported the St. Brendan the Navigator Church food pantry as a Christmas service project. The campus community gathered 13,318 canned food items.
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Holy Spirit inspires art, creativity for MLK celebration
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2022The annual Martin Luther King Jr. observance included a Mass and youth celebration to honor Dr. King’s work of nonviolence and racial equality. This year’s theme was taken from Galatians 5:25, “If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit.”
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ACE fellows ‘on fire’ for teaching and the faith
By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2022Six young adults are teaching in area schools as members of the Alliance for Catholic Education. Each lives off a modest stipend while earning a master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.
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ECHO retreat on ‘Theology of the Body’ April 1-7
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2022High school youth and young adults are invited to learn more about “Theology of the Body” this spring at the ECHO retreat, scheduled for April 1-7 at Camp Covecrest in Tiger.
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Eighth grade students tie for winning MLK essays
By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
Published January 20, 2022The Office of Intercultural Ministries for the Archdiocese of Atlanta hosted the annual poster and essay contests for Catholic school students to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Youth in Mission funds travel costs for young missionaries
By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
Published January 12, 2022Youth in Mission awarded 48 international and domestic missionaries $38,700 in scholarships to cover travel fees this year, enabling the young people to serve others in need.
