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• Veterans share love of faith and country

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published November 11, 2021

  During November—National Veterans and Military Families Month—Americans are encouraged to honor veterans and their family members. Learn about local Catholic veterans and how you can help those who served.

• Remembering Deacon Raymond Egan

  Published November 10, 2021

  Deacon Raymond F. Egan of Dunwoody died on Saturday, Nov. 6. He was 86 years old.

• Xavier Society an ‘invaluable’ resource for blind, visually impaired Catholics

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published November 3, 2021

  The Xavier Society for the Blind began its ministry for the visually impaired in 1900 and provides resources and materials for Catholics in Atlanta and worldwide.

• Purification Heritage Center expands in east Georgia

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 29, 2021

  The Purification Heritage Center, a quiet space for visitors to immerse themselves in Catholic history, welcomes guests as its expansion continues. The center is located some 100 miles east of Atlanta.

• Mary’s Seven Sorrows: A journey from death to life in Taliaferro County 

  

  By JOHNATHON KELSO
  Published October 29, 2021

  Betsy Orr, president of the Purification Heritage Center in Sharon, shares her story of new life after pain.

• ‘Move out from of our comfort zone’ says archbishop on synod

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 28, 2021

  The Archdiocese of Atlanta celebrated the opening of the next Synod of Bishops with Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., calling for believers to listen and learn from each other to revitalize the church.

• Archdiocese of Atlanta creates $400,000 endowment for Mercy Care

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published October 28, 2021

  Mercy Care Atlanta continued its work throughout the pandemic of delivering medical and dental care to the uninsured and underinsured. A new endowment, created by the Archdiocese of Atlanta, will support its mission.

• #iGiveCatholic opportunity to support mission of local church

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2021

  #iGiveCatholic is an online giving day that brings the Catholic community together to financially support parishes, schools and ministries. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia coordinates the program locally.

• Festivals celebrate the season

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 27, 2021

  Check out seasonal festivals at churches and schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

• Remembering Deacon Cecil Romaine Reimer

  Published October 26, 2021

  Deacon Cecil Romaine (Cece) Reimer, who served at Holy Cross Church for 30 years, died Oct. 11. He was 93 years old.

• The Ignatian Year

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published October 18, 2021

  Jesuits worldwide are observing the Ignatian year, which began in May and marks the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion after being wounded in battle.

• Hundreds pray in presence of Padre Pio relics

  

  By GEORGIA BULLETIN STAFF
  Published October 14, 2021

  Throughout the day on Sept. 30, 1,200 people came to venerate the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) at Holy Spirit Church.

• Annual Memorial Mass for clergy November 2

  

  Published October 14, 2021

  Catholics are encouraged to remember deceased priests and deacons in prayer at an annual Mass at Arlington Memorial Park.

• Notre Dame grad students strengthen ministries of local church

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 14, 2021

  The Echo Program provides an opportunity for students earning a master’s degree in theology at the University of Notre Dame to serve at a parish or school for two years in one of nearly 20 dioceses. For the first time ,the Archdiocese of Atlanta is partnering with the program.

• Young artist honors Mother of God in her works

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 14, 2021

  With October set aside for believers as the month of the Holy Rosary, a young artist poured her faith and devotion to St. Mary into her work. An oversized rosary is the centerpiece of Elisa Jiménez’s extended project, dedicated to the Blessed Mother. The collection also includes several canvas works.

• Mass raises awareness for domestic violence

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published October 14, 2021

  A Mass for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary for Domestic Violence Awareness Month was Oct. 7. Bishop Bernard E. Shlesinger III celebrated the Mass.

• St. Mary’s Academy moves toward 2022 opening

  

  By NICHOLE GOLDEN, Editor
  Published October 5, 2021

  “Magnify the Lord” will be the motto of St. Mary’s Academy, the new consolidated school on the southside of Atlanta. The motto will serve as encouragement to school community members to exemplify the Lord in their lives and actions.

• Cristo Rey Flames edge out Notre Dame Irish for senior night win

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published October 1, 2021

  Volleyball players at Notre Dame Academy and Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School challenged each other in a closely fought game between the two developing programs. The Cristo Rey Flames claimed victory after five sets.

• Parish Milestones: Corpus Christi Church celebrates 50 years

  

  By SAMANTHA SMITH, Staff Writer
  Published September 30, 2021

  Hundreds gathered in mid-September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Corpus Christi Church in Stone Mountain. One of the most diverse parishes in the archdiocese, its parishioners represent more than 40 countries and four continents.

• Korean Catholic roots deepen with new Duluth parish

  

  By ANDREW NELSON, Staff Writer
  Published September 30, 2021

  St. Andrew Kim Korean Church is Atlanta’s newest parish after being elevated from mission status. The community celebrated its 10th anniversary at a Sept. 19 Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Hartmayer.